Desktop publishing software is brilliant for creating all kinds of documents, including flyers, school projects, club newsletters and more, but there aren't too many of us who can afford to buy programs like Adobe InDesign or Quark to do the job. .. Read More
Software | 07.7.10 | 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
I came across a great new site yesterday that is sure to be of interest to anyone who's into photography, no matter what their skill level. It's so new, in fact, that it's still in beta. Whether you're a rank amateur after some inspiration to ta.. Read More
Uncategorized | 07.4.10 | 1 Comment
It's very easy to become complacent about technology when it has become such an integral part of our everyday life. However, yesterday I was blown away by just how long ago the ideas behind many of the technologies we now take for granted were f.. Read More
Uncategorized | 06.23.10 | 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
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
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
If you've ever received unsolicited marketing SMS messages on your mobile phone, you'll know just how annoying it is — almost as annoying as landline telephone telemarketers and email spammers, but only because there are less of them! And you ca.. Read More
Telecommunications | 06.11.10 | 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.
If you have old slides hanging around in a bottom draw somewhere, you may be running out of time to preserve them for po...
Having just started by own company, I was on the hunt for somewhere to get my new business cards printed. I asked around...
It's very easy to see everyday products in just one context. For instance, most people think of hairspray as just their ...
