Monday, December 27, 2010

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Android And iPhone Dictionaries Explain The Finer Points Of Smartphones

11:30PM December 27, 2010 | Kevin Purdy

If you’ve given someone an iOS or Android phone, or just received one yourself, you might come across a few terms in blogs and other tech sites that could use clarification. These online dictionaries for Apple and Android devices are great resources. More »


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Crate Is A Drop.io-Style Webapp For Quickly Sharing Files

11:10PM December 27, 2010 | Kevin Purdy

Need to get files over to someone quickly, no passwords or other mucking about? Crate, a new web service, provides anyone with free space to drop files for 30 minutes. Register, though, and you get 2 GB, six “crates”, and unlimited time. More »


Money

Coles Has 35% Off iTunes If You Spend $100

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2:00PM December 27, 2010 | Angus Kidman

If you’re restocking the pantry post-Christmas, here’s a deal to consider. Coles has 35% off iTunes cards this week, provided you spend $100 on groceries (not hard to do, let’s face it). The supermarket chain has offered bigger discounts in the past, but it’s still a healthy saving. [via OzBargain]


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Vodafone Network Problems May Lead To Class Action

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1:00PM December 27, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Variable performance on Vodafone’s network is a common complaint amongst Australian customers, and the site Vodafail.com has served as a central rallying point for those issues. The next possible step? A class action against the carrier. More »


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Dealing With Your Unwanted Christmas Gifts

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11:30AM December 27, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Research by eBay suggests that more than half of us will receive an unwanted Christmas present this year. That leaves you with three basic choices: ditch, sell or regift. More »


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UWall.tv Is A YouTube Front End Optimised For Music Videos

11:00AM December 27, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

If you’re looking for a fast way to queue up YouTube-hosted music videos without fussing around and sorting through all the garbage, UWall.tv offers one-click video playlist creation. More »


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Good Free Family Games For Android

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10:00AM December 27, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Are the kids clamouring for a turn on the shiny new Android device you got for Christmas? Here’s a brief selection of good free games you can install to keep them entertained. (And no, Angry Birds is not included — we figure you’ve heard of that.) More »


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Mobile Mouse Turns Your iOS Device Into A Wireless Mouse, Keyboard, And Media Remote

10:00AM December 27, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Windows/Mac: Mobile Mouse is a remote control tool for Windows and Mac computers that isn’t just a mobile trackpad and keyboard but a remote control with a library of specific application interfaces and an application launcher too. More »


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Epoxy Resin Turns A Cheap Serving Tray Into A One Of A Kind Creation

9:00AM December 27, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

One of the fun things about DIY projects is turning cheap items into things that look significantly more expensive. This DIY mod takes a simple serving tray and customises it with an epoxy blend embedded with eye catching items. More »


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Last Week’s Top Ten Posts

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8:30AM December 27, 2010 | Angus Kidman

The festive spirit was rife and everyone wanted guides to the best content of the year. Check out the ten most popular posts from Lifehacker Australia last week: More »