The NaNoWriMo novel writing project hasn’t imposed too many restrictions on me (other than having to find two hours a day to work on it). But there is one weird constraint: I can’t read any other fiction while I’m working on it.
IKEA hacking is a constant topic of discussion here at Lifehacker. Not all these gift ideas from the Swedish furniture giant require hacking, but they’re all interesting possibilities if you’re prepared to face the crowds and brave your local store. (Don’t go on weekends, we beg you.)
Firefox: To better protect users from falling victim to Firesheep, the Electronic Frontier Foundation has released an updated version of their previously mentioned Firefox extension HTTPS Everywhere.
There are lots of ways to find free Wi-Fi, but availability is often limited to a single area or restaurant. The Perth Cultural Centre free Wi-Fi network is a tad more extensive, extending over two large blocks in the city CBD.
Sony Ericsson sent out an announcement this morning proclaiming that its X10, X10 mini and x10 mini pro handsets are all getting an over-the-air upgrade to a newer Android version, as well as some manufacturer enhancements you can download for yourself. That sounds great, but as always the devil is in the detail.
