Readers offer their best tips for searching for podcasts, checking how many songs are on your iPod, and getting longer supplies of medication. More »
During its press conference to announce it would give free cases to iPhone 4 owners to help deal with the phone’s reception issues, Apple also talked about release plans for the phone internationally. Australia was included on a slide with July 30 as the release date. More »
Researchers at the University of Manchester in England have turned their attention to uncovering the perfect handshake, one of the oldest, most common social customs on the planet, and a key factor in many first impressions. More »
If you’re stressed out after a whole week of work, web app Xoki will relax you by creating a custom, blank, colour-changing background in your browser. More »
Windows only: You’ve probably tested your internet connection speed (I’ve always preferred Speakeasy’s Speed Test) and have a pretty good idea of your broadband speed, but free Windows app LAN Speed Test measures the speed of data transfers on your home network. More »
If you live outside the US but want to order from a store that only ships to US addresses, web service Bongo International will provide you with a US address from which you can forward your package overseas. More »
Whether you’re giving a presentation or convincing your boss you’ve got a great idea, making your ideas stick in people’s minds isn’t strictly a measure of its brilliance. Developer and blogger Zachary Burt examines how to make sure people remember your ideas. More »
We recently showed you how to test drive Android on your PC, but you only have access to the OS or directly installed apps. Here’s how to enable the Android Market so you can test the full Android experience on your desktop. More »
If you’ve bought an iPhone 4 and you’re experiencing reception problems, Apple announced today that they’re handing out free cases to any iPhone 4 user who wants one to help remedy the problem. Details at Gizmodo.
The Light My Fire firesteel provides the necessary spark to light your tinder, camp stove or whatever else you need — and is perfect for your survivalist toolkit. More »
