Thursday, December 3, 2009

Work

The Linen Cupboard Became An Office

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4:00PM December 3, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Lifehacker reader Nathan didn’t let the space demands of a growing family (and a large number of PCs) cramp his style — he converted the linen cupboard into an office. More »


Communicate

Optus Streaming FIFA 2010 World Cup To Mobiles For Free

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2:30PM December 3, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Telcos often view sporting content as something they can charge their customers for (witness cricket, for example). So it’s quite refreshing to see Optus planning to offer live coverage of next year’s FIFA 2010 World Cup soccer extravaganza for free. More »


Travel

In-Seat Power Hits Qantas Domestic Economy Flights

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1:00PM December 3, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Working on your PC is a good way to fill in time during flights, but you’re largely at the mercy of your battery life. In-seat power is a fairly common option in business class for international flights, but now it’s making an appearance on some domestic routes as well. More »


Organise

Google Fade-In Homepage Now Permanent

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11:31AM December 3, 2009 | Angus Kidman

The fade-in home page which Google experimented with a couple of months back is now a permanent feature of the site. More »


Communicate

90,000 People Already Using iView Via PS3

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10:30AM December 3, 2009 | Angus Kidman

We already knew that iView was pretty popular. Now it looks like the option to view it via the PS3 is making it even more popular. More »


Work

Mnemonics Compilation Site Helps Facts Stick To Your Brain

10:00AM December 3, 2009 | Lisa Hoover

Mnemonics great memory-boosters when your learning requires rote memorisation, like the bones of the skeletal system or the planets. Next time you need a study aid, check out this compilation of mnemonics on topics that range from physics to religion. More »


Work

WinFontsView Gives You A Glimpse Of All The Fonts On Your System

9:30AM December 3, 2009 | Lisa Hoover

Windows: When you’re whipping together a presentation in a hurry, don’t spend hours poring over fonts to find exactly the right one. Free app WinFontsView displays all the fonts on your system so you can quickly grab one you need. More »


Money

Big W Selling $45 iTunes Cards For $36

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9:00AM December 3, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Another pre-Christmas iTunes card special. Just for a break from the $30 for two $20 cards, Big W is selling a three-pack of $15 cards for $36 from today until December 9. Not quite as good a deal as the current Myer special, but useful if you’re doling out presents. Thanks Lee! [Big W]


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Wolfram Alpha Teaches You Math, One Step At A Time

8:30AM December 3, 2009 | Adam Pash

Wolfram Alpha may be a data geek’s dream, but if you’re not all that interested in its more obscure uses, here’s one thing we could all use a little help with: step-by-step math calculations. More »