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Scanning QR codes can infect your smartphone

2012-01-30T10:20:00.000+11:00

Cybercriminals are using QR codes to infect mobile phone with malware in a rapidly growing mobile malware 'industry'.
Scanning QR codes can infect your smartphone

Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 3/2012

2012-01-29T11:23:00.000+11:00

The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 3/2012

‘You Can’t Cure Obesity With Bigger Pants’

2012-01-27T15:13:00.000+11:00

Sometimes we shove problems aside because we don’t have time to deal with them. We’ve all been there. Or we come up with a change — like buying bigger pants — that makes a problem like sneaky weight gain less uncomfortable, but as Mr Money Mustache reminds us, this is really no cure.
‘You Can’t Cure Obesity With Bigger Pants’

NASA's New Satellite Captures Amazing Hi-Res Image of Earth Mashable NASA's New Satellite Captures Amazing Hi-Res Image of Earth

2012-01-26T22:59:00.000+11:00

You’ve seen Earth, but you’ve never seen it like this. Suomi NPP, NASA’s newest Earth-watching satellite, has taken a high resolution image of Earth, one of the most beautiful such images ever created. It’s available in 8000×8000 pixel resolution, and it takes a while to download it, but it’s definitely worth it.
NASA's New Satellite Captures Amazing Hi-Res Image of Earth Mashable NASA's New Satellite Captures Amazing Hi-Res Image of Earth

Ten Common Misconceptions Debunked In Under Four Minutes

2012-01-26T00:21:00.000+11:00

Readers, I know you’re intelligent. You know the average person doesn’t swallow eight spiders each year, that the Great Wall of China isn’t visible from space, and that cracked knuckles don’t result in arthritis. But some of your friends are probably dumb, so show them this.
Ten Common Misconceptions Debunked In Under Four Minutes

Sign Into Your Google Account On Public Computers Without Typing Anything

2012-01-24T23:34:00.000+11:00

If you ever want to log into your Google account when you’re at a public computer, where you’re unsure whether or not there’s a keylogger installed, there’s now a solution. And it’s from Google!
Sign Into Your Google Account On Public Computers Without Typing Anything

Which Suburbs Are Best For Property Investors?

2012-01-24T23:31:00.000+11:00

Generous tax concessions and a widespread belief that investing in property is the safest choice mean that owning a rental property is a popular choice for Australians. But where should you buy a house to get the best returns?
Which Suburbs Are Best For Property Investors?

Breathtaking Space Video Shows Milky Way, Lightning Over Africa

2012-01-24T23:28:00.000+11:00

NASA has released a stunning video taken from the International Space Station that shows the Milky Way and lightning storms over Africa.
Breathtaking Space Video Shows Milky Way, Lightning Over Africa

Been scammed? A government taskforce wants to hear from you

2012-01-24T23:22:00.000+11:00

If someone tried to scam you, the Australasian Consumer Fraud Task Force (ACFT) and the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) want to hear from you.
Been scammed? A government taskforce wants to hear from you

Wolfram|Alpha Makes Easy Work of Any Integer Sequence

2012-01-24T23:02:00.000+11:00

Wolfram|Alpha Makes Easy Work of Any Integer Sequence.
Wolfram|Alpha Makes Easy Work of Any Integer Sequence

The Best Password Tips to Keep Your Accounts Secure

2012-01-24T22:56:00.000+11:00

With all of the online accounts we all have, it’s easy to get lazy and start using the same password for multiple websites, services, and accounts, for fear of forgetting an important password. However, this can compromise your private information.
The Best Password Tips to Keep Your Accounts Secure

Using Windows “Safe Boot” To Diagnose and Repair Problems

2012-01-24T22:51:00.000+11:00

When something goes wrong with Windows it can be very difficult to diagnose or repair, and there are times when booting your computer into Safe Mode just isn’t good enough. Safe Mode, a special diagnostic mode built into Windows strips the OS of all drivers and start-up software and presents you with a very limited version of Windows in which to diagnose what might be causing a problem, and repair it. Many Windows features simply won’t operate in Safe Mode so there’s not very much you can do.
Using Windows “Safe Boot” To Diagnose and Repair Problems

Use a Free, Portable Tool to View your Passwords from Your LastPass Account Offline

2012-01-19T08:10:00.000+11:00

LastPass is an online password manager that allows you to securely store all your passwords and access them from anywhere. As the developers of LastPass say, it is the last password you’ll have to remember.
Use a Free, Portable Tool to View your Passwords from Your LastPass Account Offline

A Time-Lapse Map of Every Nuclear Explosion Since 1945

2012-01-18T07:06:00.000+11:00

Japanese artist Isao Hashimoto has created a beautiful, undeniably scary time-lapse map of the 2053 nuclear explosions which have taken place between 1945 and 1998, beginning with the Manhattan Project’s “Trinity” test near Los Alamos and concluding with Pakistan’s nuclear tests in May of 1998.
A Time-Lapse Map of Every Nuclear Explosion Since 1945

The Link: Ring in the New Year

2012-01-18T07:00:00.000+11:00

Most cultures in recorded history have celebrated the turning of the year, and it is perhaps the most widely-celebrated holiday in the world. However, the sheer variety of dates and customs different cultures have associated with the New Year is amazing.
The Link: Ring in the New Year

Voyager Probes Cruising Towards The Edge of the Solar System

2012-01-18T06:54:00.000+11:00

They’ve been cruising through space for the last 34 years and soon, the Voyager probes will be the first man-made objects to exit our solar system.
Voyager Probes Cruising Towards The Edge of the Solar System

Don’t Want To Be Tracked Online? Use TrackerBlock

2012-01-18T06:52:00.000+11:00

Most Internet users do not know that every step they make on the Internet is likely tracked by one or multiple companies. Tracking can be loosely divided into a first party and third party group. First party tracking is usually connected to the generation of visitor statistics, and less about the individual user. Third party tracking on the other hand can often be linked to advertising companies who either use the information directly for advertisement or sell user profiles to other organizations and companies.
Don’t Want To Be Tracked Online? Use TrackerBlock

NoCrap Removes Annoyances From Google Search

2012-01-18T06:49:00.000+11:00

NoCrap Google Search Bar injects itself on Google Search pages. You will see two search forms on the Google homepage, and only the NoCrap search form on results pages.
NoCrap Removes Annoyances From Google Search

Time-Lapse Video Takes You Around the World in 6,237 Beautiful Photos

2012-01-14T11:09:00.000+11:00

This stunning time-lapse video puts you in the passenger seat of one man’s almost year-long adventure across 17 countries. In it, you’ll see 6,237 pictures spliced together to create several beautiful, fast-paced montages that surely will make you want to pack your suitcase and take a trip this year.
Time-Lapse Video Takes You Around the World in 6,237 Beautiful Photos

Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 2/2012

2012-01-11T23:59:00.000+11:00

The latest issue of new Family Friendly sites listed on The Black Stump.
Family Friendly sites listed on Blackstump Australia Issue 2/2012

Display Your Internet Connection Speed In Your Taskbar

2012-01-11T23:10:00.000+11:00

Sometimes you may want to display information about your Internet connection right on the desktop, for instance to test the speed of a new dedicated server that you just bought, or to make sure that you are uploading or downloading at full speed. Having direct access to realtime stats can also be helpful if you are troubleshooting a particular connection.
Display Your Internet Connection Speed In Your Taskbar

25 Geeky Ideas, Household Tips, and Storage Ideas to Make Your Life Easier

2012-01-11T07:36:00.000+11:00

Whether you are trying to keep track of which cords go to specific electronic items or looking for a better way to store leftover wrapping paper, the right idea can make it all a lot easier to deal with. The Daily Buzz blog has put together an awesome post full of ideas and suggestions that can help make your life easier and more streamlined.
25 Geeky Ideas, Household Tips, and Storage Ideas to Make Your Life Easier

Aftermath: Disaster, Resilience & Recovery

2012-01-10T15:17:00.000+11:00

Follow stories of resilience and recovery and share your experiences through photos and text. The ABC’s new Aftermath site offers individual accounts of what happens after a disaster, covering the stages from fighting the disaster at its peak to eventually rebuilding.
Aftermath: Disaster, Resilience & Recovery

NASA snaps "amazing" pixs of space station crossing Moon

2012-01-10T08:25:00.000+11:00

A NASA photographer has taken a series of pictures of the International Space Station crossing the face of Moon. See the "amazing" composite picture.
NASA snaps "amazing" pixs of space station crossing Moon