Feed Notifier Monitors RSS Feeds in Real Time on Your Desktop [Windows...
Windows: If you want to keep up with breaking news from a few sites Feed Notifier might be right up your alley. Instead of logging in and reading all feed updates as with Google Reader, Feed Notifier...
View ArticleBeat Creativity Blocks by Embracing Your Bad Ideas [Creativity]
Writer's block, or any other kind of creativity drain, can be discouraging and depressing, especially if coming up with ideas and new solutions to problems is what you do every day. Playwright and...
View ArticleElectroDroid Is a Reference for All of Your DIY Electronics and Circuit...
Android: Last week, we discussed Circuit Playground for iOS, a comprehensive electronics reference manual. Android users can get in on the action with ElectroDroid, a collection of electronic...
View ArticleUse an Aluminum Can for Perfectly Poached Eggs Every Time [Cooking Hacks]
Poaching an egg isn't terribly difficult on its own, but if you have trouble keeping your eggs in a neat little pouch when you crack them into your water, the secret may be twofold: first, make sure...
View ArticleCrosswalk for iPhone Shares Your Installed Apps, Helps You Discover New Ones...
iOS: Crosswalk is part social network, part app discovery service. iPhone owners can join crosswalk to share the list of apps they have installed on their phones, get suggestions from the community...
View ArticleButton the Top Button of a Collared Shirt Before Hanging It to Keep the...
Have you ever gone to put on a collared shirt only to find the collar has lost its form and sags awkwardly around your neck? Reddit user PTKIRL noticed that by storing his shirts with only the top...
View ArticleRemove Finder from the Application Switcher in OS X [Mac Tips]
One of the nice built-in features on Mac's is the quick application switcher (Command+Tab), but by default, Finder is always included on the list. It ends up making switching between apps a little more...
View ArticleAirBlue Sharing Transfers Files Between iPhones Over Bluetooth [Jailbreak]
iOS (Jailbroken): If you've ever wanted to sent files across Bluetooth devices, AirBlue Sharing is a simple file sharing utility for jailbroken iPhones that allows you to transfer files between any any...
View ArticleStartNinja Silences Your Mac's Startup Sound with the Flip of a Switch...
We've discussed how to make your Mac boot up silently before, but it's a long, drawn out process. Free app StartNinja will silence your startup chime with just one click. embarrassing It couldn't be...
View ArticleBurnout Is Real: How to Identify and Address Your Burnout Problem [Stress]
Most demanding careers practically guarantee stress, but if you're feeling completely exhausted, unable to concentrate, or as though you're neglecting your own well-being, you may be suffering from...
View ArticleUse Your Fears of Starting a New Project to Create a Checklist of the Tools...
Oftentimes when we start a new project or attempt to pick up a new skill, we get nervous about the idea and try to block out our anxiety. Peter Bregman over on the The Harvard Business Review suggests...
View ArticleGet a Worthwhile Used Car Warranty by Weighing These Details [Warranties]
A used car warranty can be a tangled mess of options, but Popular Mechanics has put together a list of everything you need to know if you want the extended coverage through a manufacturer warranty or a...
View ArticleFlightfox Outsources Your Airfare Search to Save You a Ton of Time and Money...
If you'd rather not spend hours looking for the absolute best deal on your next flight, Flightfox may be worth your while. The service's "flight hackers" compete to find you the lowest possible fare in...
View ArticleHow Can I Support My Tech-Challenged Loved Ones Without Going Insane? [Ask...
Dear Lifehacker, My mother just got a new computer. She's eager to learn, but we're starting from scratch. How can I give her some tools to learn on her own, so I don't need to hover over her while...
View ArticleThe Best Address Book App for Mac OS X [Mac App Directory]
Mac OS X has a great built-in address book and a number of useful third-party alternatives, but out of all the options Cobook is our favorite. It's a very new app, currently still in beta, but its...
View ArticleHack Your Significant Other's Tech for a Sweet, Geeky Valentine's Day...
As geeks, we often have our own, offbeat way of doing things, and Valentine's Day is no different. If you really want to surprise your significant other, put those romantic messages in the last place...
View ArticleAsk and Answer Questions About Getting Back to Work [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 ArticleWhat We Use: Adam Dachis' Favorite Gear and Productivity Tips [Video]
This week we're sharing the hardware, software, tips, and tricks, that keep our blogging wheels spinning. Today, I'm running through my favorite gear, apps, hacks, and tips that help me work (and play)...
View ArticleGet to Know Multibeast, Your Hackintosh's Best Friend [Video]
We give you a basic overview of Multibeast—the handy hackintosh post-installation tool by tonymacx86 and MacMan—in our always up-to-date guide to building a hackintosh, but just enough to give you the...
View Article"Job quitters are the happiest people around", and How to Deal with...
Last Friday The Awl's Choire Sicha keyed a post of career advice for young people, but whether you're young or not, the post's full of relatable, head-nod moments. For starters, Sicha's take on...
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