The Best Email Client for Linux [Linux App Directory]
Linux actually has a number of email clients available, but we still have to give the "best" medal to the feature-filled, extensible Thunderbird. Thunderbird Platform: Windows/Mac/Linux Price: Free...
View ArticleMake Wool Clothing Less Itchy with Glycerin or Vinegar [Clever Uses]
If you've got a wool sweater that makes you scratchy, all you might need to do to soften it up is wash it—with glycerin (available at drugstores) or vinegar (probably in your kitchen). eHow offers...
View ArticleiOS 5.0.1 Redsn0w Jailbreak Updated to Fix a Few Bugs [Jailbreak]
If you were quick to jailbreak when redsn0w was released for some iDevices running iOS 5.0.1, you may have found that things didn't work quite as well as you hoped. If you've been experiencing issues...
View ArticleAsk and Answer Questions About Job Hunting [Help Yourself]
Every day we're on the lookout for ways to make your work easier and your life better, but Lifehacker readers are smart, insightful folks with all kinds of expertise to share, and we want to give...
View ArticleNot Sure If You Can Jailbreak Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch? Consult This...
iOS 5 can be jailbroken untethered on all non-A5-based devices. iOS 4.3.3 can be jailbroken easily via a web site but iOS 4.3.4 can't. Confused yet? The state of jailbreaking is a little messy at the...
View ArticleMake Grooves in Your Cutting Board to Make Cleanup Easier [DIY]
Do you always end up with crumbs or meat juices all over your counter when you use your cutting board? If so, try this clever hack: Make channels in the wood using a router table or other woodworking...
View ArticleAnswer: Who Is That Woman? [Search Research]
Googler Daniel Russell knows how to find the answers to questions you can't get to with a simple Google query. In his weekly Search Research column, Russell issues a search challenge, then follows up...
View ArticleScription Chronodox is a Beautiful, Printable, Freeform Weekly Planner for...
Typical planners and diaries force you into a confined grid when planning your day and taking notes. Scription Chronodex breaks that confinement by providing a freeform area to use text, drawings, or...
View ArticleDaily App Deals: Get Zip Browser for iOS for Free in Today's App Deals [Deals]
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 Zip Browser (iTunes) Previously 99¢, now Free. Zip...
View ArticleHow to Survive the Perils of New Year's Eve [Video]
New Year's Eve might be the best party night of the year, but it can also be the most stressful, from losing your phone to the far more perilous drive home. Here are a few things you can do now to stay...
View ArticleThe Plug Hub Manages Your Mess of Surge Protector Cables [Video]
We've talked about a lot of cordless workspace solutions here at Lifehacker, but if all you need is a bit of organization around your surge protector, the Plug Hub lets you shorten and organize your...
View ArticleRemains of the Day: Get a Bag's-Eye View of Air Travel [Video]
See the realities of comercial air travel baggage handleing first hand, download a leaked version of Facebook Messanger for Windows, and listen to the most streamed songs of 2011 on Spotify. See How...
View ArticleUse iOS' Notification Center as a Quick App Launcher [Ios]
iOS still doesn't have quick access to apps like certain Android launchers, but GigaOm notes that you can use the Notification center to quickly access certain apps. Here's how. GigaOm explains: In...
View ArticleBest Drink Mixing Recipe App? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]
It's the end of the year, and many of you will head off to or host your own New Year's parties and get-togethers in just a few short hours. Many of you will find yourself standing in front of a...
View ArticleMost Popular Firefox Extensions and Posts of 2011 [Best Of Lifehacker 2011]
2011 saw Firefox race ahead with a new version with lots of improvements—speed being chief among them—and lots more features and add-ons to fully customize your web browsing. here are our most popular...
View ArticleThis Is the Best of Lifehacker 2011 [Best Of Lifehacker 2011]
As we all prepare for a big year ahead, we spent the month looking back at the best of the best from Lifehacker from 2011. Here's a last look back at the best of 2011 in case you missed anything along...
View ArticleRemove Clothing Wrinkles with a Water Spray Bottle [Clothes]
When your clothes for the day are wrinkled you must normally take out an ironing board, plug in your iron, and spend a few minutes pressing out the wrinkles. Household weblog Re-Nest suggests instead...
View ArticleTop 10 Easy-to-Keep Resolutions for This New Year [Lifehacker Top 10]
We've shared a number of tips on how to make lasting resolutions during the new year, but if you're at a loss for good resolutions this year, here are some good ones that are surprisingly easy to keep....
View ArticleDIY Exact Change Card [DIY]
Several years ago we covered the minimum number of coins you'd need to produce exact change for any occasion (10 coins), but we didn't have any great suggestions of how to carry them, but thanks to...
View ArticleBeaterReview Rates and Reviews Used Cars in the $500-3,000 Range [Buying Cars]
Lots of people are looking for "beater" cars these days. These cars may not have a smooth ride or many features, but they do have the lowest per-mile cost of ownership and they're great for students,...
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