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The Dark Side of Getting Things Done, Spliced Headphones, and Free Mobile...
It's evil week on the podcast and we're looking at the dark side of getting things done. We'll help you become a productive dictator, get out-of-warranty repairs, free internet, and the best cheap...
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Start Small and Take Small Steps to Work Past Your Fears and to Your Goals
Big goals and big projects often require big steps, but being daunted by all that work is normal. You may not have time in the day to get everything you want done, or maybe you have a lot of prep-work...
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Swype Beta Adds Cross-Device Dictionary Sync, Hotwords, and Swype for Tablets
Android: Swype, one of your favorite Android keyboards (and one of ours too), just rolled out an update for beta users packed with useful features, like the ability to sync your dictionary across...
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Turn PVC Pipe Into a Fit-Anywhere Wine Rack
If you have an awkward space between walls in your home or a spot you'd like a wine rack but can't find something that fits, consider making your own out of some simple, affordable PVC pipe. You'll...
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Puush Automatically Uploads Screenshots or Files for Incredibly Quick Sharing
Mac/Windows: When you need to quickly upload a screenshot or file, you have plenty of different options to choose from. However, Puush might be the simplest one out there. Every time you take a...
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Reorganize Files to Get Yourself Back on Track for Big Projects
When you're too busy to return to a project you've been working on, it's easy to just let it drift away. But, speaking with the New York Times, author Clay Shirky suggests that even if you feel like...
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Use a Raspberry Pi as a Tor Relay and Help Others Browser Anonymously
The Tor Project is one of the simplest and easiest ways to browse the internet anonymously, but the network relies on volunteers to donate bandwidth. Instructables user fNX wanted to do their part, so...
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How the Food You Eat Makes You More (or Less) Productive
There are tons of cliché wisdoms about nutrition: Eat at least five servings of fruit every day. Drink plenty of water. Eat three separate meals. Do this, do that, that's "healthy." What's true? Buffer...
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Three of The Easiest Ways to Manipulate People into Doing What You Want
You can do a lot of things to be more persuasive, from learning better ways to communicate to more shady manipulation techniques. Here are some of the easiest (and possibly evil) ways to get someone to...
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Gaze Into The Face of Evil in This Week's Open Thread
We're coming to the end of another Evil Week here at Lifehacker and, as usual, it's been loads of fun. Gaze into the face of evil with us for just a while longer, though. And whatever you do, don't let...
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Quickly Tell Whether The Highway Exit Will Be on the Left or the Right
Did you know that the position of a highway's exit sign number might indicate which side you'll have to exit on? Take a look at this picture, which suggests that might often be the case. Unfortunately,...
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Racklove Helps You Find Your Stolen Bike (and Also Buy and Sell Bikes)
Bicycle theft is a rampant problem in this country; even if you lock your bike properly, professional thieves can still take it. Priceonomic's new site Racklove is not only a nice place to buy and sell...
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Is It Possible to Be Truly Anonymous in an Online Community?
Dear Lifehacker, After the Violentacrez debacle, I've realized that it's easy for people to find out who I am online. I'm not doing anything too egregious, but I'd just rather people on Reddit and...
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iSyncr Syncs Android with iTunes Over USB and Wi-Fi, Is 50% Off Right Now
If you need a better way to sync your Android phone with your computer, iSyncr is a fantastic app that syncs with iTunes and works with any music player on your phone. Right now it's on sale for $1.99,...
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This Study Shows How to Lose a Lot of Weight—and Keep It Off
If you want to know the secret of successful weight loss and management, take a look at the results from The National Weight Control Registry. The participants in the study lost an average of 66 pounds...
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How to Cheat at Online Video Games
Video games can actually add a lot of value to your life, but some days you really just want to fire one up and destroy all your friends—by any means necessary. Here's how to cheat at online video...
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The First Thing You Should Do When Your Flight Gets Cancelled
You're waiting and waiting and waiting and then your flight gets cancelled. While everyone else gets into a fit of anger and chaos, your first move, besides heading towards that long service kiosk...
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Think Like a Surfer and Take Important Risks
Surfing is a challenging sport that requires perseverance and risk. Srinivas Rao, writing for productivity and ideas blog the 99u, found it to be an apt metaphor for the risks we need to take in life....
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This Week’s Most Popular Posts: October 13th to 19th
This (evil) week we learned about what happens when you shoplift, dealt with morons on the internet, learned the best productivity tips from evil dictators, and more. Here's a look back. Know Your...
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What Are a Homeowner's Must-Do Tasks Before Winter Hits?
Winter is coming, and with it come the hazards of the cold: busted pipes, frozen gas caps, and mice in the attic. The DIY experts at Stack Exchange provide tips on preventing winter's worries before...
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