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
Sites | 07.5.10 | No Comments
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
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
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
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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