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Do You Take Pictures With Anything But Your Phone? [Reader Poll]
Smartphone cameras have gotten good enough that they've pretty much supplanted point-and-shoot cameras for our daily picture-taking needs. Obviously, a dedicated camera is going to give you a lot that...
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Create Resume Templates to Save Time, Avoid Sending Out the Same Resume [Job...
You've heard the advice over and over that you should customize your resume for the job you're applying for, but if you're unemployed and apply to dozens of jobs every day, that's a daunting task....
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Answer: The Most Beautiful Woman in California [Search Research]
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 later in...
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To Succeed, Forget Self-Esteem [Success]
A growing body of research suggests that self-compassion, rather than self-esteem, may be the key to unlocking personal and career potential. Psychologist Heidi Grant Halvorson explains why...
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iDisplay Turns Your iPad Into a Second Monitor, Is On Sale for $1.99...
Windows/Mac and iOS: Need a bit of extra screen real estate? iDisplay can turn your iPad into a second monitor for your Mac or Windows PC, and it's on sale for $1.99 right now. iDisplay, usually $5, is...
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I kind of want a Raspberry Pi, but what would I use it for? [Discussions Of...
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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Best Alarm Clock? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]
Our alarm clocks are an important part of our day, and whether you use whatever makes enough noise to get you out of bed or a gadget that wakes you gently or raises the light level in your room, this...
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Remains of the Day: iOS 6 Maps Leave a Lot to Be Desired [For What It's Worth]
Apple's new Maps app gets a lot of complaints, Facebook starts testing automatic photo uploads, iCloud for Windows gets a little bit better, and Flavors.me gets bought out by business card experts...
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Windows 8 Tablets, Free iPhones, and Downloading All the Things [The Show]
This week we're talking about the many problems of iOS 6, the greatness of Windows 8 tablets, how you can download all the things, and much more. We're also answering your questions about formatting...
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Why We Procrastinate, and How to Stop It [Video]
We all procrastinate from time to time, but beating it isn't as easy as recognizing that we do it. This video from the folks at ASAP Science does a great job of explaining the mental processes behind...
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Android Driving Assistant Robin Now Watches Your ETA, Offers Faster Routes,...
Android: When voice-activated driving assistant Robin launched a few months ago, we had mixed feelings, but thought it could be useful. Now the app has updated with more useful features, including ETA...
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Build Your Own USB Cable Flash Drive [Friday Fun]
If you carry a USB flash drive with portable apps, operating systems, and useful data on it, you know they tend to look alike. This clever DIY project will make sure you never get your USB drive mixed...
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Unity Music Media Keys Controls All Your Web Based Music Players in Chrome...
Chrome: If you bounce between a lot of different music services then chances are you've got a tab open in Chrome to one of them all day long. Unity Music Media Keys is a Chrome extension that makes...
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Help Someone Else When You're Having Trouble Getting Started [Productivity]
When we're procrastinating, it's hard to get up the momentum to get started on a project we should be working on. Designer D. Keith Robinson's solution is to ask someone else if they need help. Once...
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Build Your Own Sunrise Alarm Clock for a Peaceful Morning Wake Up Call [DIY]
Few things beat out waking up naturally to the light of the sun. However, as it gets darker as we move into fall, that sunshine comes far too late for most of us. If you still want that feeling of...
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The Science Behind What Motivates Us to Get Up For Work Every Day [Psychology]
Feelings provide important feedback during our workday. It doesn't make sense to pretend that it's best or even possible to keep our emotions and work separate, treating our capacity for emotion and...
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DIY Keypad Unlocks Your Apartment from the Outside [DIY]
Sick of using those old keys to get into your house? Redditor charmonkie shows off a homemade, keypad-powered deadbolt without actually modifying the door on his apartment. The setup includes a stepper...
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The Best Way to Set Up and Organize Your Desk [Workspace]
A cluttered, unorganized desk can sap your energy and make you less productive. To get more out of your workspace, check out the in-depth guide to setting up your desk (including what to put on your...
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Line Up for This Week's Open Thread [Open Thread]
Everyone else is lining up for the iPhone 5, but not you, loyal reader. Gather 'round instead for this week's open thread. Same drill as always, open-threaders: You can chat and ask questions with your...
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Here's the List of iOS 6 Compatible Jailbreak Tweaks [Jailbreak]
iOS: Cydia themes designer Adam Insull has shared a giant list of all the jailbreak/Cydia tweaks that are compatible with iOS 6. (There's an unofficial method to jailbreak iOS 6 with redsn0w out now.)...
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