Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Open a Bottle of Wine with Your Shoe and more...

Wed Nov 04 2009
macgyver tip
Open a Bottle of Wine with Your Shoe


Got a bottle of wine on hand but no corkscrew to get it open? You can argue all you want about whether or not the guy in this video really needs more wine, but you can't argue with the results. MORE >>

POSTED: Tue Nov 03 2009 17:00



saving money
Know When (and When Not) to Buy an Extended Warranty

As a rule, extended warranties are rarely worth the extra cash. Tech site CNET goes in depth on why you don't want to shell out for the extended warranty, then discusses when it may actually be worth it. MORE >>

POSTED: Tue Nov 03 2009 15:30



performance tests
Browser Speed Tests: The Windows 7 Results

Firefox 3.6 Beta 1, like every other browser, makes a claim to being "faster." We took Firefox and all the other latest browsers, put them on Windows 7, and ran them through our human-measured speed tests to vet the bragging. MORE >>

POSTED: Tue Nov 03 2009 12:00



operating systems
Boot OS X, XP, and Ubuntu from a Mac

If you're particularly indecisive about your regular operating system, or just want access to all three for testing purposes, Wired's How-To Wiki has the details on getting a triple-boot system (or beyond) working with free software tools. MORE >>

POSTED: Tue Nov 03 2009 10:00



downloads
Tabberwocky Supercharges Your Firefox Tabs

Firefox only: If you love tabbed browsing in Firefox but want more control over the appearance and functionality of the tabs, you'll definitely want to check out Tabberwocky to supercharge your tabbed browsing. MORE >>

POSTED: Tue Nov 03 2009 09:30



iphone
Brush Your iPhone's Bezel to Hide Scuffs and Scratches

If the shiny metal bezel around your iPhone has seen better days, and that nags at your perfectionist instincts, a quick protective taping and smooth back-and-forth with a rough-sided sponge can give it a more consistent, brushed look. MORE >>

POSTED: Tue Nov 03 2009 08:30




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