Hello, Goodbye [Announcements]
Hello friends! As of today, I'm saying goodbye to both Lifehacker and Gawker Media. It's been an amazing six years at Gawker, and I'm grateful for the time spent here. I want to thank you, Lifehacker...
View ArticleAre Screen Protectors Necessary Anymore? [Ask Lifehacker]
Dear Lifehacker, Now that most phones have scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass, do I really need a screen protector? Do they offer any additional protection from scratches? I can never get the things on...
View ArticleThe Best App Discovery App for iPhone [Iphone App Directory]
There are so many apps in the iTunes App Store that it can be hard to find new ones. While several apps exist to help you get the job done, Discovr Apps makes it easy to find what you're looking for by...
View ArticlePaint Your Desktop with Words with These Typographic Wallpapers [Wallpaper...
Our featured wallpapers have used images and text separately, but today they're using text to create images. Here are some of our favorite typographic wallpapers to bring some lively words to your...
View ArticleGoogle Docs for Android Update Provides Offline Access [Google Docs]
Google has released a pretty useful update for their Android version of Google Docs, providing offline access for your files and a better overall experience for tablet users by providing...
View ArticleAsk and Answer Questions About Exploring Cities [Help Yourself]
Every day we're on the lookout for ways to make your work easier and your life better, but Lifehacker readers are smart, insightful folks with all kinds of expertise to share, and we want to give...
View ArticleAdd a Timer to an Outlet to Save Energy and Prevent Accidents [DIY]
If you or someone you live with is the forgetful type who always forgets to turn devices off, this DIY outlet shutoff timer may be your next project to tackle. You just need basic electrical parts from...
View ArticleApple Updates Mac OS X Lion to 10.7.3, Resolves a Few Minor Compatibility...
Today Apple released version 10.7.3 of Mac OS X, fixing a few minor compatibility and stability issues in the operating system. If you've been having address issues when using smart cards,...
View ArticleHow to Be the Bearer of Bad News [Social Gps]
Nobody likes bad news, and delivering it is an uncomfortable job that comes with the very real possibility of ruining someone else's day. Unfortunately, it's often necessary. We have a tendency to be a...
View ArticleGlassdoor Mines Your Facebook Connections to Help You Find a Job [Video]
Finding a job, we're often told, is more about who you know rather than what you know. Glassdoor, the site that gives you an insider look into companies' interview questions and salaries, now wants to...
View ArticleHow Do I Butter Popcorn Without Making It Soggy? [Crowdhacker]
You've run into this problem at the movie theater (that butter spigot doesn't drizzle, it spurts). And you've experienced it at home... especially if your significant other buys the healthy stuff. So...
View ArticleAnswer: Where Are You? [Search Research]
Googler 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...
View ArticleQuickly Convert Your Cups to Teaspoons to Milliliters (and More) with this...
When you're cooking or baking in the kitchen, recipes measure liquids in varying ways. Sometimes you'll get a milliliter, sometimes you'll get a cup, and maybe you'll just get teaspoons or tablespoons....
View ArticleDaily App Deals: Get KeyChord for Android for Only 99¢ in Today's App Deals...
The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. The Best KeyChord (Amazon Appstore) Previously $2.99, now 99¢....
View ArticleDexim Visible Green Charger Lights Up so You Can See Your Phone's Battery...
Most cellphone chargers keep sucking power even after your phone is fully charged. The Dexim Visible Green Charger shuts off as soon as your device reaches 100%, and the cable lights up to let you...
View ArticleMac OS X Bug Causing All Apps to Crash in 10.7.3; Here's the Somewhat...
Apple updated OS X to version 10.7.3 today, which fixed a number of minor issues—but caused many big ones with some users. If you're finding that apps are crashing as soon as you launch them, here's...
View ArticleRemains of the Day: Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 is Leaked [For What It's Worth]
The leaking of Microsoft's Windows phone 8, The Android Marketplace now has a bouncer, and Mint has a flashy new app for Android tablets Photo remixed from sjgh (Shutterstock). Leaked Windows Phone 8...
View ArticleHow Actively Watching Movies Helped Me Learn Spanish [Learning]
For the last year and a half I've been learning Spanish. I grew up around Spanish and took some in high school and although I would say I've had an advantage in that regard, I really only started...
View ArticleBest Way to Stream Live Television? [Video]
The Super Bowl is this weekend, but not all of us have the privilege of making some snacks and sitting in front of the couch all evening to make sure we catch the game (assuming you want to see the...
View ArticleDashlane Securely Manages Passwords, Form info, and Even Purchases For You...
Windows/Mac: There are plenty of services that promise to keep your passwords safe, secure, and synchronized across devices behind a single master password that you can remember, but Dashlane is a new...
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