annoyances
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This Tool Temporarily Mutes Twitter Accounts Of Anyone Who Uses Words You’re Sick Of
Twitter is a weird social network, and while there are plenty of tools for muting an account or keyword entirely, Supermute takes a different approach. Enter a keyword or phrase into Supermute, and it then mutes any account with that phrase for a set duration of time.
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Why Are You Still Using Microsoft Word?
So you’re still using Microsoft Word. Seems like an odd decision in the year 2017, but I didn’t come here to judge. I’m legitimately curious why some people continue to pump their money into the MS Office Suite, despite mounting evidence that the software offers shitty security and a historically terrible user experience. So why…
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How To Keep Your Phone Connected When The Network Is Down
When Tropical Cyclone Debbie hit Queensland last week, one of the casualties was the region’s mobile phone network. Phone towers can stop working because they have been damaged by the wind, or because they have run out of diesel to run their generators. Whatever the cause, the end result is the same: a number of…
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‘Smart’ Thongs Are A Thing Now (And They’re Dumber Than They Sound)
Shoe brand Hari Mari has released a new line of thongs in partnership with baseball glove maker Nokona. These aren’t just any thongs, though. They have a special chip inside of them that makes them smart. Allegedly.