TP-Link 802.11n Dual-Band PCI Express Card Adds Wi-Fi to Your Hackintosh with...
A hackintosh isn't that useful without internet connectivity and not every one of us can or wants to rely solely on ethernet for the job. The TP-Link 802.11n Dual-Band PCI Express card adds Wi-Fi...
View ArticleShow Us Your Best Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals
Black Friday is history, but Cyber Monday is still in full swing. Whether you shopped in person last week or from the comfort of your computer today, we're dying to know what kind of deals you scored....
View ArticleThe Multi-Platform Workspace
Today's featured workspace belongs to Flickr user Chad Tillekeratne and features multiple platforms. You'll find Windows, OS X, and iOS on his desk. Plus, there's a platform for his feet in addition to...
View ArticleFantastical Intelligent Calendar On Sale for 50% Off
OS X: Fantastical—the attractive, intelligent calendar tool we've written about before—is now on sale for $9.99. That's half off, and removes our only real qualm with the app: its price.Fantastical...
View ArticleBones Simplifies the Process of Creating a WordPress Theme
WordPress is a wonderful blogging platform and CMS—a reader favorite, in fact—but creating a theme isn't easy if you don't know the ropes. Bones simplifies the process by providing you with starting...
View ArticleWhy would anyone settle for wireless on their main computer?
Great discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you...
View ArticleBuild a Soft Focus Filter for Your DSLR with a Sink Drainer
Using a soft focus filter makes for flattering portraits and dream-like effects, but that comes at a cost. For about $6 you can make your own that offers the same benefits with a cool, unique look....
View ArticleRemains of the Day: The Nexus 4 Secretly Has LTE (But Not Everyone Can Use It)
The Nexus 4's lack of LTE may be fixable for some, Facebook Gifts now includes iTunes credit, Netflix strikes a deal with Warner Brothers for Canadian customers, and Twitter users will soon be able to...
View ArticlePassword Recovery, Window Switching, and Holiday Sales
Readers offer their best tips for keeping your passwords secure, switching between open windows, and saving money during holiday sales. Every day we receive boatloads of great reader tips in our inbox,...
View ArticleAdblock Plus for Android Kills Mobile Ads in All Your Apps
Android: If you love Adblock Plus on the desktop, now you can take it with you on your Android phone. Adblock Plus for Android blocks ads on sites while you browse and even suppresses ads inside of...
View ArticleScience Explains Why Thicker Pans are Better for Cooking
The folks at CHOW and Modernist Cuisine tested and developed software to test heat conduction through different types of pans so you don't have to, and the results are actually surprising. Before...
View ArticleSet Up a Raspberry Pi as a Personal Web Server
Want to set up your own web server for a landing page or portfolio, but don't feel like paying a monthly fee? Blogger Jeremy Morgan shows off how to set up a Raspberry Pi as a limited, but cheap web...
View ArticleWhen Delaying Failed Projects Is Better than Quitting
We all get frustrated with projects to the point where quitting seems like an inevitable thing. But sometimes we just need to know when to stop—not quit. As we've mentioned before, quitting is great...
View ArticleAir Display Free Uses Your iPad as a Second Monitor, No Purchase Necessary
iOS: If you've been itching to try out using your iPad as a second monitor, but are hesitant to actually drop any cash, the popular screen sharing app Air Display has released a free, ad-supported...
View ArticleUse the "Embarrassment Test" to Help Make Difficult Decisions
Nobody likes making a difficult decision, but if you're really struggling between choices, blogger Eric Koester suggests using what he calls the "embarrassment test" to help guide you along the right...
View ArticleQuickly Find Your Chair's Ideal Height by Leveling It with Your Kneecaps
Setting up your office chair properly is key to maintaining an ergonomic workspace, but it's not always as simple as it sounds. Apartment Therapy suggests that the easiest way to quickly get your chair...
View ArticleWhy You Should Be Using an App Launcher (and How to Make It Do Anything You...
Do you still launch applications by pressing the Windows key and searching for your app? That's a serviceable way to get your apps up and running, but it's pretty limited. If you've never used an app...
View ArticleUse Your Hands to Easily Plan Proper Meal Portions
Portion control is one of the keys to maintaining a healthy weight. Instead of counting calories or using measuring cups, quickly estimate portion sizes for your proteins, veggies, carbs, and fat by...
View ArticleAvoid Bringing Bed Bugs Home with You with the S.L.E.E.P. Acronym
Bed bugs are nasty hitchhikers that have tortured many a traveler returning home. Make sure you don't bring any of these creepy bugs home with you by keeping in mind the S.L.E.E.P. acronym, which...
View ArticleCreate a Life Plan by Answering Three Questions
A life plan is like a map that helps guide you towards a more meaningful life. Having one could save you from letting the days go by (as in that Talking Heads song) without purpose. Leadership speaker...
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