If you ever thought previously mentioned Xobni looked cool, but you prefer Gmail to Outlook, free Gmail plugin Etacts adds many of the same features. You get social information, conversation history and advanced sending preferences right in your Gmail sidebars. (more…)  Read More →

If you’re a woman studying in a computing-related field and would find a $5,000 scholarship for 2011 useful, then the Google-backed Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship is definitely worth looking into. Applications close May 1, 2010. [ Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship via Official Google Australia Blog ]  Read More →

During a weak economy, people may be reluctant to spend hard-earned money on investments and risk losing it all. Money blog Steadfast Finances says there’s no need to be fearful of investing as long as you’re smart about it. (more…)  Read More →

Last October, the ACCC promised to crack down on online sellers who broke warranty laws , and the regulator is continuing to make good on that promise, busting an online electronics seller for apparently trying to shirk its warranty responsibilities. (more…)  Read More →

If you were impressed with the swanky recycled wine bottle cups we shared with you, but had trouble cutting the bottles cleanly, you’ll definitely want to check out this guide to getting perfect cuts. (more…)  Read More →

Most of us, when we interview someone, compile a list of questions and go through them one by one. California Radio personality Colin Marshall suggests that what you should do is the opposite—have a conversation led by the interviewee instead. (more…)  Read More →

Microwaves have gotten a bad rap with some people because they just don’t cook some things as they should be cooked—food blog Savory Sweet Life attempts to squash this misconception with a lesson on cooking potato chips in the microwave. (more…)  Read More →

Often, even if we do catch a virus, it’s not so difficult to eradicate it using installed anti-virus—but if your system has been crippled, try using Linux to scan the drive for viruses instead. (more…)  Read More →

Readers offer their best tips for defrosting meat in the microwave, shipping items with just a paper bag, and remembering sensitive numbers like bank PINs. (more…)  Read More →

Chrome is a terrific browser on its own, but FastestChrome makes it even better. It adds extra search options to the Omnibar, creates “endless scrolling” for multi-page articles, fixes text-only URLs, and tunes up other Chrome features. (more…)  Read More →

One of Google Wave’s more powerful features is its extensions — small gadgets and doodads you can embed or include in waves to add great functionality. They used to be particularly difficult to hunt down and install, but no more. (more…)  Read More →

The ABC’s iView service is already justifiably wildly popular , but its latest move could serve to enhance its audience even more: the first episode of the new series of Doctor Who will show up on iView two days before it appears on TV. (more…)  Read More →

Direct from the yes-it-probably-works-but-it-remains-gross department: saliva turns out to be a relatively efficient screen cleaner for an iPhone. (more…)  Read More →

Want a fancy design on a table for your kids without the hassle of painting it? A combination of fabric and a clear perspex top provides an effective solution. (more…)  Read More →

If you’ve spent time assembling a distribution list in Outlook, then accidentally deleting it with an unplanned keystroke can seem like a major catastrophe. However, fixing the problem is easier than you might think. (more…)  Read More →