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Unlock the Secret "Pro" Features of Your Canon Point-and-Shoot with CHDK [Video]
You don't need to spend thousands of dollars on a camera just for features like motion sensing, time lapse, RAW images, and control over exposure and shutter speeds. If you have a simple Canon...
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Grab a Free Year of Unlimited Backup from CrashPlan [Dealhacker]
CrashPlan, one of our favorite online backup tools, is running a promotion for a free year of unlimited backup for one computer (normally $50) or for up to ten computers for nearly 60% off ($50 for the...
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Beat Procrastination and Get Motivated with The Procrastination Equation...
The next time you feel unmotivated, consult this handy flowchart for a cure. Based on the book The Procrastination Equation by Piers Steel, the chart guides you to do one of four things associated with...
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Boingo and Google Offer Free Wi-Fi at Hotspots Across the US [Free]
Good news if you're planning to travel or work on the go: 4,000 Wi-Fi hotspots that typically require you to pay are free all this month. The bad news is Boingo's press release only mentions Android...
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How Can I Ensure Software Updates Don't Screw Up My Computer? [Ask Lifehacker]
Dear Lifehacker, I often update software on my computer only to find that the update is buggier than the previous version or it breaks compatibility with other software on my machine. I want the latest...
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News Notifications Adds RSS Feeds to Mountain Lion's Notification Center [Mac...
OS X: Mountain Lion's new Notification Center pane is great for alerts, but News Notifications is a new app that lets you use it to keep up on your favorite blogs or breaking news as well. Just add a...
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Make Grab-and-Go Oatmeal in Your Fridge [Food Hacks]
If you rarely have time to make breakfast in the morning, try this method of making oatmeal in your fridge. There's no cooking or heating up required, and you can quickly make a couple of batches on...
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Safe Slide Displays the Photos You Want to Share and None of the Embarrassing...
iPhone: Your iPhone's camera roll is a history of every picture and screenshot you've taken. When you're showing off your photos, you don't necessarily want to show them all because they're...
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MacGyver Challenge: Create a Hack For Your Office With a Binder Clip...
It comes as no surprise that we have a lot of creative people reading this site. In our first two Hacker Challenges, you impressed us by showing us your daily bags and your cable organizing skills....
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How Long Do You Take For Lunch at Work? [Reader Poll]
We've asked you before if you thought lunch breaks were overrated and most of you felt that they were valuable personal time. We've showed you ways you can use your lunch breaks more effectively and...
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The Proper Way to Lock Your Bicycle [Security]
The only line of defense against bike thieves is a bike lock. If you're going to actively use your bicycle and leave it on the streets, you have to lock it properly. If you lock it, but not the right...
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The Timer Home Screen [Featured Android Home Screen]
Reader crstemple created this simple, elegant home screen in the vein of Google's new Holo theme and the Timer Android app. Here's how to recreate it. The circle on the home screen isn't actually a...
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Learn to Say No by Treating Opportunities like Affirmations, Not Imperatives...
It's tough to say no. You don't want to let people down, and you don't want to miss out on a great opportunity. Nonetheless, you can't say yes to everything. The hardest part isn't saying the words,...
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Most Popular Office Chair: Herman Miller Aeron [Hive Five Followup]
Most of us spend hours each day sitting in our office chairs, either working or playing in front of a computer. We've discussed how important it is to spend your money where you spend your time, so we...
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Curl (and Uncurl) Your Toes to Help You Relax and Fall Asleep Faster [Sleep]
Falling asleep sometimes takes a bit of work but, as how-to illustrator Yumi Sakugawa points out, you can make the process go a lot faster by curling and uncurling your toes. She explains Curl your...
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Great discussions are nothing new here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you may...
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Double Space a Word Document in Two Keystrokes [Shortcuts]
School has started back up, which means lots and lots of double-spaced papers. Don't waste time wading through the Format menu, though—you can single- or double-space a document with one quick...
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Remains of the Day: Facebook Is Working on a Faster Android App [For What...
Facebook is ditching HTML5 and going native in their upcoming Android app, Ubuntu One Music Store launches, Boot to Gecko gets ported to the Galaxy Nexus, and the Verizon Galaxy S3 gets a leaked Jelly...
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Chocolatey Brings Lightning Quick, Linux-Style Package Management to Windows...
Windows: If there's one thing I miss about Linux, it's being able to install any program in seconds with a quick command. Chocolatey brings that convenience to Windows, with over 300 popular programs...
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Customizable Shortcuts for Firefox Lets You Create Key Commands for Anything...
Firefox: Firefox has no shortage of keyboard shortcuts for popular commands, but if you really want to control everything about your browser experience, Customizable Shortcuts is a Firefox add-on that...
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