Google Docs already has an option to export every document you check off, but checking them all off is a time-wasting pain. Now it’s much more simple to grab everything, 2 GB at a time, in zipped-up files. More »
It’s so obvious once you think of it: putting shelves up on your wall at an angle to emulate the look of Donkey Kong. More »
A quarter of Australian workers will pack a notebook PC to check work emails when they go on holidays, according to one survey. Are you among their number, or do you have a better solution? More »
Bushfire season is in full swing early, and online resources are key to keeping track of where things are happening. The Australian Bushfire Map integrates fire warnings for four states (NSW, Victoria, Queensland and SA) with Google Maps to provide up-to-date news of current fires. It also works OK on some mobile devices (my BlackBerry being one of the exceptions). Thanks Kate! Australian Bushfire Map
Can’t wait to get back to your PC to see what’s happening with your friends on Facebook? Telstra customers can now receive free SMS messages with updates from the popular social networking site. More »
Like using the pinned tabs feature in Chrome but wish you could make your pinned tabs permanent? Combine the –pinned-tab-count command switch magic and a list of your favourite pinned web sites to do just that. More »
A prepaid Next G modem is a good way to get go-anywhere access over the holidays, but the rates you get charged are steep. Over at Whirlpool, an ingenious poster has worked out how to take advantage of a current promotion to get cheap data on a $2 SIM. More »
Not every likes to—or is good at—negotiating to get the best deal on what they want. Finance guru and author Herb Cohen says the process will be a lot easier if you keep three crucial variables in mind. More »
If you’ve got a few Blu-rays on your Christmas shopping list, then a sticker promising a “digital copy” feature for your iPod or PC seems like a nice added bonus. But the reality is that just what kind of copies you can make depends entirely on the studio. More »
