Chrome/Rockmelt: It always seems like a simple, if brutal, call: either keep your cookies, or lose access to a working Gmail, Facebook and other neat services. Enter Disconnect, an extension that de-personalises your browsing without cutting off necessary functionality. More »
Kennel fees for your pets can be expensive, and locating house sitters can be difficult. Trustedhousesitters.com offers to match up potential sitters with holidaying home owners, helping you find someone to look after your use in return for staying in your home. More »
Christmas is a season for good will, which makes it all too easy to get caught out by a scammer seeking to exploit your festive good cheer. The ACCC has produced a list of consumer scams to keep an eye out for during the Christmas season. More »
Finding somewhere to stash dirty laundry can be tricky in small spaces. One potential solution? Convert a chair into a storage location for clothes awaiting a wash. More »
2010 has been the first year where shows we’ve recorded to watch later have been included in official ratings. It’s no surprise that drama tops the list of shows we want to catch even at a distance, but the figures are still far from complete. More »
It’s been in the news that Gawker in the US was hacked recently. We’d like to reassure local readers that the Australian edition sites are run on entirely separate infrastructure. AU versions of Gizmodo, Lifehacker, and Kotaku are unaffected. UPDATE: To clarify, if you have ever signed up to a US version (.com) Gawker site, you should assess whether you have been compromised. This US Lifehacker FAQ has all the details.
Our 12 days of perfect Christmas planning continues with the ultimate guide to getting the right selection of tunes for your big day. From smart iTunes playlists to YouTube compilations, we’ve got you covered. More »
Readers offer their best tips for sblocking social media content on other pages and keeping your luggage safe (without expensive locks). More »
Stamp duty is one of those annoyances first home buyers often don’t notice, and one of those state taxes that didn’t disappear in the wake of the GST. Research by Bankwest suggests that Victorians pay the highest overall percentage of stamp duty, while those in the ACT pay the highest absolute numbers. More »
