annoyances

  • Comic Sans: The Unloved Typface

    Lifehacker Australia

    Love it or hate it, the Comic Sans typeface makes amateur typographers of us all. People don’t normally talk about the fonts they use. Most of us only notice typefaces when they are atypical or inhibit our ability to read. Comic Sans is different. It divides opinion among those who don’t usually identify as typeface…

  • ACT NBN Delays: How Long Will You Need To Wait?

    Campbell Simpson

    The “NBN has abandoned Canberra”. That’s the strong proclamation from the ACT’s Riot Act website (even if it’s not entirely accurate.) A former Labor candidate for the ACT’s legislative assembly in the 2016 election is saying that some areas in the territory have had their NBN connections delayed by as much as 2.5 years. Here’s…

  • How To Avoid ‘Car Meltdown’ In The Sweltering Heat

    chrisjager

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    This summer has already produced some of the hottest days on record – and we’re only halfway through the season. This can cause serious damage to your motor vehicle, especially if it’s an older model or you regularly drive for long periods. Here are some beat-the-heat tips to decrease the odds of breaking down and…