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
Anyone who visits this blog regularly knows that I just love using and sharing the quality free software I come across on the Net — with emphasis on the word 'quality' (just because software is free, doesn't necessarily mean it's any good!). Howev.. Read More
Sites, Software | 06.16.10 | No Comments
With more and more people creating accounts with Web sites from Facebook to iTunes to online shopping sites, the average Internet user has their details stored in loads of places around the Internet. However, when they want to sever the connection.. Read More
Ever wonder what you'll look like in 20 or 30 years? Well, now there's a Web site that lets you look into that crystal ball to get a glimpse of what the future may hold for you in the looks department. The In 20 Years site uses special face detect.. Read More
When Franklin D Roosevelt proclaimed that "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself" in his inaugural speech as President of the US in 1933, I wonder whether he had any idea that it would still be being so widely quoted almost 80 years later. .. Read More
The National Library of Australia holds a treasure trove of information on Australia's past and present in many forms, and it has done an excellent job utilising the Internet to make those resources accessible to ordinary Australians, wherever they l.. Read More
Sites | 05.5.10 | No Comments
Coming up with a great idea for a special birthday celebration can be crucial to the ultimate success of the event. So, if you've got a party to organise and are struggling with details like what theme to go with, what to do when and so on, what b.. Read More
Sites | 04.28.10 | 2 Comments
It's well documented that positive reinforcement is a powerful incentive to success, no matter what your age or interests — everyone likes to know that they've done well and their achievements are appreciated by others. So, if you want to ackno.. Read More
If you suffer from a physical disability that makes using a computer difficult, or you know someone that is missing out on the wonders of the Internet for the same reason, you should head to the Disabled Online Web site. The US-based site has soft.. 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.
If you have old slides hanging around in a bottom draw somewhere, you may be running out of time to preserve them for po...
I'm about to become a grandmother again, so as in the leadup to most births, the subject of appropriate names for the ne...
Having just started by own company, I was on the hunt for somewhere to get my new business cards printed. I asked around...
