Thursday, March 11, 2010

Work

Opera Mini 5 Beta Browses Speedily On Android

11:45PM March 11, 2010 | Kevin Purdy

Android/Windows Mobile/BlackBerry: Opera’s Mini browser isn’t the same as its Turbo-sporting Mobile, but it’s still got a neat start page, smart image controls, desktop syncing and fast rendering. All of that has just landed in the Android Market. More »


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Use Fabric For Fast Table Redecoration

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4:00PM March 11, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Want a fancy design on a table for your kids without the hassle of painting it? A combination of fabric and a clear perspex top provides an effective solution. More »


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Retrieve A Deleted Distribution List In Outlook

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3:00PM March 11, 2010 | Angus Kidman

If you’ve spent time assembling a distribution list in Outlook, then accidentally deleting it with an unplanned keystroke can seem like a major catastrophe. However, fixing the problem is easier than you might think. More »


Money

Does Buying Booze When You Land Cost More?

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12:30PM March 11, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Duty-free shopping is often a trade-off between savings and convenience, but the penalty for buying when you land isn’t necessarily as large as you think. More »


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From The Tips Box: App Shortcuts, Dry-Erase Planners And More

12:00PM March 11, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

Readers offer their best tips for making global application shortcuts in OS X, making easy, dry-erase weekly planners, and eliminating odour from your garbage can. More »


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x.minutes.at Is A Simple Onscreen Timer

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10:30AM March 11, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Back in January we showed off Lightning Timer, an ultra-basic online app that counted down five minutes. If you want a similar feature set but a bit more flexibility, x.minutes.at could do the trick. More »


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Deep Water Bath Fills Your Tub To The Brim

10:00AM March 11, 2010 | Lisa Hoover

A luxurious soak in the bathtub is that much better when you can sink all the way up to your chin. Use Deep Water Bath to override the overflow valve and get extra inches of water in the tub. More »


Money

Twice Monthly Half Mortgage Payments Might Save You Money

9:00AM March 11, 2010 | Lisa Hoover

Some financial planners advise making two half payments on your mortgage each month instead of one full sum. The idea is that homeowners will save thousands of dollars over the years in interest payments. Does this idea hold water? More »


Communicate

Vodafone And 3 Postpaid Plans Updated

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8:20AM March 11, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Vodafone and 3 merged last year, but it has taken a while for that to be evident to most customers, in part because of a commitment to maintain existing plans for both customers. A rejig of postpaid plans today sees common terms and conditions for Vodafone and 3 customers, but we still haven’t reached the point where customers can call each other for free across the networks. More »


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Google Reader Play: Fullscreen Playback Of Popular Reader Items

8:20AM March 11, 2010 | Adam Pash

Google Reader Play is a new Reader feature that plays a slideshow of cool items from around the web based on the stories you star. It’s like a 10-foot viewing experience for your newsreader. More »