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What's the best way to move everything on my laptop from the current hard drive to a new SSD without reinstalling Windows? I'm looking at getting an SSD but my motherboard only has SATA II. Would it...
View ArticleBuild a Wooden Cage to Corral Stuffed Animals
Does your kid have too many stuffed animals and most of them are usually in the way? Build a fun zoo cage to confine the animals in one place to restore your floor space and perhaps your sanity....
View ArticleParticipate in a Pantry Challenge to Save Money and Exercise Culinary Creativity
A pantry challenge is when you set aside a month of the year and other than basics like milk and eggs use whatever foods you already have in your pantry for meals. This practice teaches you to waste...
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Windows: We've discussed some great ways to bring the Start Menu back in Windows 8, but Pokki doesn't just offer a good-looking, feature-packed start menu replacement, it also offers its own app...
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If we noticed one thing during last week's Apple event, it was the death of the DVD drive on Apple computers. It got us thinking: how many of you still use CDs and DVDs at all these days? Is optical...
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If you're feeling experimental and you're willing to get your hands dirty to be on the bleeding edge, there's a version of Ubuntu available that'll run on the Nexus 7, and Canonical is looking for...
View Article8Tracks for iPhone Makes Finding New Music and User-Created Mixes Easy
iOS: 8Tracks is a already a great web service for finding playlists stuffed with new music to enjoy, and the service's new iOS app makes it easier to not just find something new to listen to, but to...
View ArticleThree Ways I've Simplified My Life Using Pen and Paper Instead of Technology
Technology is awesome. With a smartphone in your pocket and a laptop on your desk, you only need to remember which programs you're using as your external brain. While the bulk of those processes work...
View ArticleRoll Your Own Dropbox Clone with a Raspberry Pi
Dropbox is a great service for keeping all of your files automatically backed up. If you're looking for a more personalized solution, Instructables user hackitbuildit shows off how to turn a Raspberry...
View ArticleThe 5 Questions That Will Tell You Everything About a Company's Culture
This summer, I was fortunate enough to be able to relax and thoughtfully enter the next phase of my working life. For the first time in my life, I could take the next step in my career on my terms....
View ArticleTurn an Old Lamp Into a Flexible Smartphone Stand
If you want an easier way to keep your phone within arms reach, this DIY stand-from-a-lamp will let you stick your phone wherever you want. Inspired by the $30 Bobine stand, this $10 clone from CNET...
View ArticleHow to Fix Windows 8's Biggest Annoyances (and Make It More Like Windows 7)
Windows 8 has some awesome new features, but it also has its fair share of annoyances. Here's how to fix all of those problems, from bringing back missing features like the Start menu to fixing new...
View ArticleImprove Your Memory of People's Names by Practicing with Celebrities at Home
Remembering people's names is tough, and if you struggle with putting together a face and a name then you're bound to feel like a fool when you meet someone for a second time. Psychology Today suggests...
View ArticleBalance Your Entertainment Spending by Thinking About How Much Time You Spend...
Budgetting for entertainment is tough when you have a lot of hobbies. Financial blog The Simple Dollar suggests you always dedicate some money on entertainment, even when money is tight. If you're...
View ArticleSave Your Resume Under a File Name That's Relevant to the Position
Getting your resume through the robots is tough enough as it is. While getting the right keywords in is important, The Wall Street Journal also suggests you don't forget to make the file name of your...
View ArticleHow Can I Be Productive Without Everyone Else Piling On More Work?
Dear Lifehacker, I've noticed that the harder and smarter I work, the more work I get! I want to be productive, but I also don't want to burn out. How can I be good at what I do without encouraging my...
View ArticleAndroid 4.2 Adds Gesture-Based Typing, Multiple Users, Actionable...
Although still considered Jellybean, Google updated Android to version 4.2 today and added several great new features including gesture-based typing, multiple users, and actionable notifications....
View ArticleWhat's In Your Emergency Kit?
Hurricane Sandy is on its way to the East Coast, and most of you are probably bundled up in your homes preparing for the oncoming storm. We're wondering: What do you guys have stashed away in your...
View ArticleGoogle Releases Nexus 4 Smartphone and Nexus 10 Tablet with Super Sharp Displays
Android: Alongside a great update to Android 4.2, Google released some new hardware to run it. Along with a new Nexus 4 smartphone, they're finally offering up a 10" tablet to compete with the iPad—at...
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