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
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
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
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
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
I've never had a driver's licence, so public transport and I have had a lifelong love affair. Whenever I'm interstate or overseas, the first thing I do is check out the public transport options for getting around — and if there's a free option, all.. Read More
When I'm looking for an image for a blog post, there's not always a a publicity shot available or a screenshot that I can use — or, despite its usefulness, a Web site is so visually boring that it does nothing for the post's aesthetics. That's .. Read More
Sites | 06.21.10 | No Comments
TripAdvisor is one of my favourite travel sites and I never book a hotel without first checking out the member reviews and ratings and the real-life candid photos of rooms to see whether they bear any resemblance to the glam shots on the hotel Web .. Read More
Sites | 06.20.10 | No Comments
Parents know just how important it is to encourage their kids to read books to develop literacy skills. However, there are other reading options besides physical books and the Internet has some great resources to encourage kids to embrace the written.. Read More
Sites | 06.18.10 | No Comments
With my sons both talking about taking the plunge into matrimony in the not-too-distant future, this wannabe mother of the groom is always on the lookout for interesting wedding ideas. So, you can imagine my delight when told by a friend of a new .. Read More
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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