How To Choose Passwords (And Why We Need Them)
I just did a count of the systems I use that require a password and gave up at 40. I know I’m not alone; for many of us, it often seems we have too many passwords to manage. They are, however, required to access most of the systems we interact with for work, entertainment, and everyday living. Perhaps it is because they are so ubiquitous that we take them for granted without ever really understanding how they work.
Lifehacker 101: RSS Feeds
An RSS reader is an essential tool for anyone who likes to be kept abreast of news as it happens and/or updates from their favourite websites. It will make you more organised, ensure you don’t miss valuable information and save lots of time that would otherwise be spent manually checking websites. If you’re new to RSS, here’s what you need to know, including the best RSS readers in a post Google Reader world.
How Does Wireless Spectrum Work?
The sale of wireless spectrum has been very much in the news lately. Interesting phrases such as “red underpants” and “waterfront property” have been thrown around as government, businesses and the media prepare for the multi-billion-dollar spectrum auctions on April 16.
How To Kill Vendor Supplied Smartphone Email Signatures
The default action of just about every smartphone email application is to append a signature at the bottom telling recipients not only what type of phone you’ve sent it from, but often the network you’re using. It’s annoying, it looks unprofessional and it’s often a secret to you until you send your first mail. Here’s how to wipe it out.
What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Living in Australia, we’re used to flying long distances. So you’ve probably wondered about the risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis. Perhaps you’ve even considered buying some pressure stockings for that next long-haul flight? So, what is deep vein thrombosis? And what does the evidence say about reducing our risk of developing it?
What Is Déjà Vu And Why Does It Happen?
Have you ever experienced a sudden feeling of familiarity while in a completely new place? Or the feeling you’ve had the exact same conversation with someone before? This feeling of familiarity is, of course, known as déjà vu (a French term meaning “already seen”) and it’s reported to occur on an occasional basis in 60-80% of people. It’s an experience that’s almost always fleeting and it occurs at random. So what is responsible for these feelings of familiarity?
