We usually think of fossil fuels as an energy source, but petroleum is also the raw materials used in all the world’s plastics. Now leftover chicken feathers could allow us to keep using plastics in a world after oil. More

Your desktop is your virtual home, and much like you’re real home, customizing it to fit your needs and style can make the difference between between a drab and depressing workspace and one you’re excited to work on. Earlier this week we asked you to share your favorite desktop customization tools, and now we’re back with the five most popular tools for the job on Windows, Mac, and Linux. More

Many of us use public DNS servers like Google Public DNS and Open DNS for faster web browsing and other benefits. But in some cases your ISP’s DNS server is much faster. Weblog Digital Inspiration illustrates why and when this might be. More