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Ask the Readers: Last Second Gift Shopping Resources [Ask The Readers]
It's near the end of the day on Christmas Eve and you've just realized that you're a gift or three short. At this point your options are to try and find a decent gift at the stores that are still open,...
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This Week's Top Downloads [Download Roundup]
DeSopa for Firefox Bypasses SOPA DNS Blocking (Firefox) DeSopa is the latest Firefox add-on that can counter the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA)'s DNS blocking if the bill passes. The extension gets you...
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Set Up and Get to Know Your New Tech Gifts [Merrychristmahanukwanzaakkah]
You've unwrapped your presents and received everything you'd hoped you'd get. But now what? We've got you covered this holiday season with several guides to help you get acquainted with your brand new...
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Set Up and Get to Know Your New Android Phone [Merrychristmahanukwanzaakkah]
Sweet robotic joy—you just unwrapped an Android phone and, man, is it shiny. Here are our suggestions for apps to grab, settings to tweak, and really nifty things you can do with your Google-powered...
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Set Up and Get to Know Your New iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch...
You've just been given an iDevice: a magical entity that bestows the gift of more apps than you can fathom. We'll help you make sense of it all with some great apps, tips, and tricks for your shiny new...
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Set Up and Get to Know Your New Windows PC [Merrychristmahanukwanzaakkah]
After years of struggling with your old, sluggish Windows PC, you've finally unwrapped a shiny new computer. Here's how to get started tweaking your settings, installing programs, and beefing up...
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Set Up and Get to Know Your New Mac [Merrychristmahanukwanzaakkah]
You've taken your requisite Apple product unboxing video and boasted about your brand new Mac on Facebook, but now it's time to get down to business. Whether you're new to the Mac or not, here's how to...
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Make Leftover Wrapping Paper Firestarters [Holidays]
If you still have the wrapping paper from your Holiday gifts, don't throw it away! Personal finance weblog The Simple Dollar offers several tips on useful things to with used giftwrap, cardboard boxes,...
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Five Best Blu-Ray Playback Suites [Hive Five]
Playing Blu-ray movies on the go on a laptop or in the living room on an HTPC with a Blu-ray drive doesn't have to be difficult, but if you want true HD video quality and the experience of navigating...
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Make a No-Sew Pet Bed [Pets]
If your pet needs a bed you can make one yourself even if you don't know how to sew. All you need to do this are a couple of yards of fabric, a bag of batting, scissors, and the ability to tie a...
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Delete All Your Tweets with TwitWipe [Webapps]
If you've made a few tweets you regret over the years and don't really care if the others are saved for posterity, you can delete all the tweets in your Twitter account with the TwitWipe webapp. Of...
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Repurpose Zip Ties into Bicycle Snow "Chains" [Cycling]
When you're trying to get around on a bicycle in the winter studded tires are a great investment, but if you only occasionally have snow or ride a bike in snowy weather you can make a set of tire...
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"Just got an Android phone. What apps do you recommend?" [Ask The...
Just got an Android phone. What apps do you recommend? Is there a way to throttle individual apps on Android? I just bought a bare-bones DSLR camera with lens kit. Aside from a good camera bag what...
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Keep Throw Rugs from Slipping with Canning Jar Seals [Repurpose]
Household weblog Re-Nest recommends using canning jar seals underneath throw rugs to keep the rugs from slipping. This is an especially nice tip for bathroom rugs. The only difficult part of the trick...
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MobileHuman Audio Converter is Easy Enough for Your Non-Tech Friends to Use...
Windows/Mac: Sure there are a plethora of audio converters out there, why do we need any new ones? Well, some programs have a steep learning curve and many of the easy to use ones aren't free. With...
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Most Popular iPhone Apps and Posts [Best Of Lifehacker 2011]
2011 gave us iOS 5, one of the best upgrades to Apple's mobile operating system, and plenty of great apps. Here are the most popular iPhone-related posts and apps this year. The Always Up-to-Date Guide...
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The Warm Attic Workspace [Featured Workspace]
This workspace looks like a comfy yet energizing place to think or work, with warm brick-colored walls coupled with dark wood surfaces. TierOne Photography's Steve Norcup remodeled his attic to design...
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Apollo Atmospheres and Soundtracks [Video]
Seeing as he was responsible for the first album we've featured here on Work Sounds, it's fitting that Brian Eno make at least one repeat performance here. Today, it's Apollo, which is darker and more...
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DrugCite Tells You the Side Effects of Nearly Any Medicine and Provides...
DrugCite is a useful database of information about the prescription and over-the-counter medication, allowing you to look up the possible side effects of specific drugs and see statistics about their...
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Daily App Deals: Get Alarm Clock Xtreme for Android for Only 99¢ in Today's...
The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. The Best Alarm Clock Xtreme (Amazon Appstore) Previously $1.99,...
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