Olin 8in media frame with built-in printer

Olin 8in media frame with built-in printer

In recent years, I've reviewed several digital photo frames, and more often than not, while the frames have been quite stylish, the quality of the digital displays and their functionality have been a bit hit and miss. So, when I received the Olin .. Read More

Gadget Reviews | 07.30.10 | No Comments

Olin 7in Portable DVD player

Olin 7in Portable DVD player

This nifty little portable DVD player would make a valuable addition to your travel kit, particularly when you're on road trips with the kids or camping. However, it would be just as handy at home for snuggling up in bed with a good movie, or enjo.. Read More

Gadget Reviews | 07.25.10 | No Comments

Share an audio connection with Belkin RockStar

Share an audio connection with Belkin RockStar

If you have a couple of kids and just one portable DVD or MP3 player, you probably have a bit of a battle on your hands on long car trips over whose turn it is to watch a movie. There are some DVD models that have dual headphone jacks, but they te.. Read More

Gadget Reviews | 07.23.10 | 1 Comment

Take poll position in the Aussie election

Take poll position in the Aussie election

Do you feel like when you cast your vote in an election that it doesn't real make a difference? Do you live in an electorate where the local member is not of your political persuasion? Well, here's your chance to vent your frustration in a new gam.. Read More

games | 07.22.10 | No Comments

Tips to avoid identity theft

Tips to avoid identity theft

Identity theft is an ongoing problem and as the bad guys get smarter and their scams more sophisticated, it's more important than ever to be vigilant with every aspect of your security, both online and off. According to Australian Bureau of Statis.. Read More

Tech tips | 07.21.10 | No Comments

Free online video and slideshow creator

Free online video and slideshow creator

If you're looking for a dead-easy, quick way to create a video or slideshow from your digital photos, do yourself a favour and check out Kizoa.com. And you don't need to download any software — it's all done online. Once you've registered on .. Read More

Sites | 07.20.10 | No Comments

Spectacular images of Mars

Spectacular images of Mars

I remember growing up on a steady diet of black and white sci-fi movies where the aliens were inevitably little green men from Mars. In those days, we never dreamed that we would ever really see what Mars really looked like up close, and anyway, w.. Read More

Sites | 07.19.10 | No Comments

Play with the grandkids remotely

Play with the grandkids remotely

If you don't get to see your grandkids nearly enough for your liking, the Grandparent Games site might just be the solution to your problem. It's kind of like Skype with a gaming and educational bent — using video and audio, you interact with th.. Read More

Sites, games | 07.18.10 | No Comments

Free digital photography ebook

Free digital photography ebook

MakeUseOf.com is one of my favourite tech sites, as regular readers of this blog have probably gathered, and I'm a particular fan of its free ebooks. Another of my interests, which is also reflected in this blog, is digital photography and image e.. Read More

Sites | 07.15.10 | No Comments

Voting 101

Voting 101

Those who know me well know that I am a bit of a political animal — the topic of conversation over the dinner table when I was growing up always revolved more around politics and current affairs than the weather and the week's footy results. So,.. Read More

Sites | 07.14.10 | No Comments

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