Readers offer their best tips for avoiding trial subscriptions that automatically charge your credit card, browsing the web without distractions, and cleaning dish towels overnight. More »
More bad news for the browser that just won’t die: Google will phase out support for Internet Explorer 6 over the course of 2010, starting with Google Docs and ending by dropping support for Google Calendar and Gmail. From the support email that just landed in my inbox: More »
Last summer we detailed how to crack a Wi-Fi network’s WEP password using BackTrack. Now video blog Tinkernut revisits the subject with a great video step-by-step of the process. More »
iPhone only: Fring, a VoIP and chat app for the iPhone, got a nice update this week that lets users make video and voice calls over a 3G connection. Best of all, it’s still free. More »
Windows only: If you’ve ever come back to your PC and noticed it was rebooted, you might be curious to know exactly when it was shut down, and the Guiding Tech blog has a quick tip to help. More »
Windows/Mac/Linux: Ever wanted to write a script for some repetitive task, but don’t know how to code? Sikuli makes it possible for pretty much anyone to automate tasks, by telling it what to do with just some screenshots and simple commands. More »
Pegboard is pretty awesome when it comes to organising things but you can’t deny that it makes most people think of garages and workshops. If you want the versatility of pegboard without the garage-vibe, use grids. More »
Google’s Toolbar does a few nifty things, but it is, well, a browser toolbar. And it might track your browsing without permission. Here’s how to get most of its features without having to install it, or nearly any extra software. More »
Mac OS X: Two years ago we showed Windows users how to upload old and archived email into their Google Apps mail account. Now the same functionality is available for Mac users. More »
