News

See You On Some Other Channel

After five years and an uncountable number of posts – no really, there’s no system to count how many posts I’ve done – this is probably the most difficult one I’ve had to write. Starting next Monday, I say goodbye to Gizmodo and head on over to Lifehacker.


March 24, 2011
Mobile

How To Set Up Automated App And Settings Backup On Android

In an ideal world, your Android’s apps, their settings and your system settings would automatically back up to the cloud so that if you lost your phone, bought a new one, or installed a new custom ROM, setting up a fresh device with everything in place would be a piece of cake. The good news: This utopian Android backup actually is possible. Here’s how to set it up. [Lifehacker]


February 16, 2011
News

Check Out The Next Techlines Event On Cloud Computing Tomorrow On Lifehacker

Gizmodo AU

After the massive success of the first Techlines event last year, our geek brothers over at Lifehacker are hosting another expert panel event tomorrow, tackling the issue of cloud computing.


Mobile

Lifehacker 101 Explains LTE And 4G For Beginners

Gizmodo AU

Telstra’s announcement this week that it will roll out a new long term evolution (LTE) mobile network has put LTE firmly back in the headlines. But just what is an LTE network, can it really be described as a 4G network, and why should you care?


December 17, 2010
Computing

Most Popular Linux Downloads And Posts Of 2010

Republished from Lifehacker. It may not be the most popular operating system around, but we still love Linux around these parts (and we know you do too). Here are some of our favourite Linux downloads and posts from the past year.


August 9, 2010

QOTD: What One Question Would You Ask Of The TechLines Panel

Gizmodo AU

This Thursday at the “Techlines: Email is dead” event, a panel of industry experts will be talking about the future of digital communication. It’s going to be an interesting discussion about exactly what role email has to play in our lives in the future.


August 5, 2010
Software

Android 2.2 Screenshot Tour: Our Favourite Features In Froyo

Android 2.2, or “Froyo”, was announced months ago, but it’s just now rolling out to popular Android phones like the Droid, Incredible and EVO 4G. So what new and improved features should you look for now that you’ve updated? Take a look.


Software

Android’s New Focus: User Experience

Gizmodo AU

Android’s come a long way in a short space of time as a mobile operating system. But it’s not finished yet – as Gus over at Lifehacker discovered in an interview with Android product manager Yu-Kuan Lin, the next step is all about the user experience.


August 4, 2010

Use A Bluetooth Headset For Improved Reception In Spotty Locations

If sitting stone still in the one corner of your apartment that actually gets decent reception sounds like a terrible way to conduct a phone call, a Bluetooth headset can act as an extender for your mobile phone’s terrible reception


Software

Is Email Dead?

Gizmodo AU

Our buddies at Lifehacker are hosting a panel discussion called ‘Email is Dead‘. There’s a serious line up of globally respected business leaders and experts, and the whole thing will be streamed live online next Thursday at midday. But we want to know what you think of email and how you’d change the way people communicate in your workplace.