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iOS: Scanning QR codes with your iPhone should be a simple affair, but even our favorite app for the job has added a sign up process and other features that aren't really necessary. QR Code Simple...
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Putting aside the issue of Apple not allowing other browsers to bring their own engines to the table in iOS, there's more to a great browser than just its engine, and there are plenty of great...
View ArticleChromemote Is a Google TV Remote That Lives in Chrome [Chrome Extensions]
Chrome and Google TV: I recently discovered that Google TV is actually pretty great, and ever since I've been hearing about cool stuff people are doing with the platform. One such example is...
View ArticleGive your body time to adjust to the proper running technique [Discussions Of...
Great discussions from our readers are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Every day, we like to highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful (or maybe just funny), along with...
View ArticleTurn the Back of Your Monitor Into a Workspace Utility Belt [Storage]
In most cases, the back of your desktop monitor is nothing more than wasted space. If you have an all-in-one system like an iMac, that space is even more cluttered because it has cables coming out of...
View ArticleFind Out If Your Favorite Apps Are Compatible with OS X Mountain Lion [Os X...
Today's the day that Mountain Lion is hitting the digital shelves of the Mac App Store, but are you prepared? In our tests the operating system has been very stable and compatible with the apps we use...
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Every day, we share posts with Facebook so you can stay up to date and share with friends. We also post polls and other goodies on occasion so that we can get our Facebook community's opinion on...
View ArticleDrWright for Linux Forces You to Stop Typing and Take a Break [Linux Downloads]
Linux: We've discussed several apps for Windows and a few others for Mac that remind you to take breaks periodically, but Linux users need some love too, and DrWright, a free, open-source utility that...
View ArticleQuickly Peel Peaches and Tomatoes with a Hot Water Soak Followed by an Ice...
When you're just eating a peach or slicing up a tomato for a salad, the skin doesn't really get in the way, but when you're making something like a gazpacho (perfect for hot days!) or planning on...
View ArticleOS X Mountain Lion Is Now Available [Os X Mountain Lion]
Apple has just released OS X 10.8, Mountain Lion into the Mac App Store. The new operating system brings with it some 200 new features, including Notification Center, AirPlay Mirroring, Gatekeeper, and...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About OS X Mountain Lion [Os X Mountain Lion]
OS X Mountain Lion is out and available on the Mac App Store for $20, but is your Mac ready for the upgrade? Are your third party apps compatible? Do you know everything there is to know about the...
View ArticleHow to Prepare Your Mac for Mountain Lion [Os X Mountain Lion]
Mountain Lion, Apple's next version of OS X (10.8), is due tomorrow. This means now's the perfect time to prepare your Mac for the smoothest upgrade transition. This post was originally posted on July...
View ArticleHow to Burn OS X Mountain Lion to a DVD or USB Flash Drive [Os X Mountain Lion]
You can easily download OS X Mountain Lion from the App Store any time after purchasing it, but if you want your own physical copy of the installation, here's how to make your own Mountain Lion install...
View ArticleEverything You Need to Know About OS X Mountain Lion in Five Minutes [Video]
OS X Mountain Lion is here, and there are quite a few new features to learn all about. In this video, we take a look at the most important stuff and how to use it. Watch the video above to get your...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of Mountain Lion's Biggest Annoyances [Os X Mountain Lion]
With the release of any new operating system comes a list of annoyances for veteran users. OS X Mountain Lion is no different, and while a number of its new features are great, a few annoyances have...
View ArticleKeep a Credit Card Rewards Cheat Sheet in Your Wallet So You Always Use the...
If you have a bunch of different credit or debit cards that all come with different rewards programs it's often hard to remember which one to use for purchases. Redditor Rhesonance decided to create a...
View ArticleClear for Chrome Quickly Deletes Your Browser HIstory for Specific Time...
Chrome: It's not too cumbersome to delete your browser history in Chrome (Ctrl-Shift-Del on Windows or ⌘-Shift-Delete on Mac), but it takes a few seconds to check and uncheck boxes to suit your needs....
View ArticleHow Our Brains Stop Us From Achieving Our Goals (and How to Fight Back) [Goals]
As admittedly wonderful and fascinating as the human brain is, it can also feel like the brain is out to get us sometimes. In some circumstances, our brain's natural reaction actually does more to...
View ArticleFocus On Changing Habits for a Month Before Changing Actions [Habits]
Changing a habit is hard work and different processes work for different people. When you're trying to change a habit, blogger Sam Spurlin recommends you slow the process way down and concentrate on...
View ArticleTurn Your Kindle into a Second Monitor [Video]
Looking for more screen real estate? With this hack you can convert your Kindle ereader into a second display for your computer. The e-ink screen is easier on the eyes for reading documents and web...
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