Anyone who knows me, knows that my Kindle and I are inseparable — we've been together for almost a year now, and I've never been more in love! Consequently, I'm always on the lookout for reading material to add to my Kindle library (and if it's .. Read More
Sites | 10.13.11 | No Comments
I know it has been quite a while since I last posted here, but after a very busy time with work and family in the interim, I'm back on deck. And what better way to start than with a look at a site that deals with one of my favourite pastimes: shop.. Read More
Sites | 10.8.11 | No Comments
I was getting heartily sick of my Facebook profile pic, so decided it was time for change. I've always fancied one of my Facebook friend's profile pics, which is a funky 'posterised' treatment of a head shot of her — you know, like Andy Warhol's.. Read More
Sites, Tutorials and guides | 01.11.11 | 1 Comment
I'm always on the lookout for free images for this blog — hey, it's a labour of love, not a money-making venture (well, not to this point anyway!), so a girls got to watch those pennies. In the past, I've covered Morgue File and Sprixi (unfortun.. Read More
Sites | 01.10.11 | No Comments
It is so annoying when you send a Web page to print, only to find when you go to the printer that you've also ended up with pages and pages of extra ads and other extraneous bits and pieces you didn't want — such a waste of paper, ink and energy. .. Read More
Sites | 01.8.11 | No Comments
Regular readers of this blog will know what a big fan I am of some of the great freeware programs out there. Why pay a fortune for commercial programs when you can get quality free software, right? And when it comes to finding good freeware, it's .. Read More
Software | 01.6.11 | No Comments
These days, it seems people change their mobile phone as often as they change their socks, either because the phones are past their prime or their owners are lured by new shiny models offered with new and better plans. So, what happens with the ca.. Read More
Sites, Telecommunications | 01.5.11 | No Comments
OK, so the kids have been on school holidays for a few weeks now, they've just about lost interest in the Christmas presents and the natives are getting restless. Pulling out your hair trying to keep them entertained? Even taking a couple of kids .. Read More
Sites | 01.3.11 | No Comments
For every whiz-bang commercial computer program out there, there's at least one open source one that will give it more than a run for its money — without you shelling out a cent. However, with so much great quality software available these days.. Read More
Software | 01.2.11 | No Comments
There are loads of sites chock-full of recipes guaranteed to get you salivating, but not everyone knows how to perform the many food preparation and cooking techniques that you need to have under your belt to have your cooking efforts turn out lookin.. Read More
Sites | 12.31.10 | No Comments
Gail Lipscombe has worked for some of Australia's hottest tech magazines for over 10 years. In her blog, she focuses on demystifying technology, gadgets and the web for average consumers.
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