Remains of the Day: International Book Publishers Take a Stand Against Piracy...
International bookl publishers force two major piracy websites to discontinue their activities, The EU Court says no to SABAM forcing Netlog to install an anti-piracy filter, and Adobe Flash Player's...
View ArticleBest Professional Nameplate Site? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]
When we discussed how to promote yourself without being sleazy, we discussed how important it is to have an online presence that people can refer to quickly if they need to learn more about you or...
View ArticleHow to Get Rid of Facebook Timeline, Bring Back a Simpler Profile View [Video]
Facebook's new Timeline feature is rolling out to all users, and while we think it's pretty awesome—not to mention ripe for customization—there are a lot of people who aren't big fans. If you don't...
View ArticleBuild Your Own Tilt-Shift Lens from a Shower Head, a Rubber Glove, and a 50mm...
There are apps that turn your photos into tilt-shift photos, but they pale in comparison to actually having a tilt-shift lens. If you don't have the budget to buy one, but you do have an old shower...
View ArticleTry Exercising During the Middle of the Day for an Energy and Productivity...
Most people who exercise regularly know that working out actually helps boost your energy level, not diminish it, and at least one study shows that working out over the middle of the day can actually...
View ArticleHow Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ Decide Who Gets Verified Accounts [Social...
Verified accounts on Twitter and Google+ are supposed to build trust, and allay your fears that you may be following an impostor. Facebook only announced this week that they were getting into the...
View ArticleSet Aside Estimated Car Payments for a “Maintenance Fund” to Save on Repairs...
Whether you choose to buy your next vehicle with cash, or you've just paid off a financed vehicle, having the title in your hands doesn't mean you're free and clear—that vehicle may be all yours and...
View ArticleTake Shorter Vacations for a More Memorable Experience [Vacation]
The next time you plan a vacation, Time recommends you stop trying to stretch it out as long as possible and instead make short trips packed with memorable moments. Time's argument is two-fold. The...
View ArticleMultiTunes Syncs Your iPhone to Multiple iTunes Music Libraries [IPhone...
iOS: (Jailbroken): Trying to sync an iPhone across multiple computers has never been an easy task. MultiTunes is a new tool for jailbroken phones that allows you to set up separate profiles to sync...
View ArticleMake Your Own Tangle-Free Laptop Stand with a Cardboard Box and Makedo Pins...
If you're in the market for a cheap laptop stand, but don't want to sacrifice your cable management, Instructables user Makedo-able has put together a guide to turn a cardboard box into a tangle-free...
View ArticleNetflix Brings Back DVD-Only Subscription for $7.99 a Month [NetFlix]
Netflix has reinstated their DVD-only rental plan for new users, in response to outcry when they combined it with their streaming plan. After raising prices and splitting them into two separate...
View ArticleHow to Create a Compelling Browser-Based Presentation in Minutes with Deck.js...
Traditionally, creating presentations requires using an app like Powerpoint and can cause various compatibility issues, but with the free, open source tool deck.js, you can create an elegant set of...
View ArticleDream of Warmer Days in This Week's Open Thread [Open Thread]
It's cold out there, so grab yourself a warm drink, bundle up, and get ready: This week's open thread starts now. Same drill as always, open-threaders: You can chat and ask questions with your fellow...
View ArticleSoak Onions in Water to Prevent Tears [Food Hacks]
Say goodbye to the agony that comes with cutting onions. A quick soak in water is all that you might need to eliminate tears, and as an added bonus you might get better onion flavor out of them,...
View ArticleSnooze Your Emails to Keep Your Inbox Empty [Email]
Achieving and maintaining inbox zero might seem like a daunting or even impossible task, but with the help of email tools and a system for dealing with emails as they come in, you can have a...
View ArticleWhen Is it Worth Haggling for a Better Price? [Ask Lifehacker]
Whether I'm buying something used or paying for a service, I'm never sure when it's acceptable—or even worthwhile to haggle. Are there certain things I should always haggle for? Sincerely, Hesitant to...
View ArticleThe Best News Reader Application for Linux [Linux App Directory]
Linux has a few solid RSS readers, but there is one app that stands out from the pack: the feature-filled, customizable RSSOwl. RSSOwl Platform: Windows/Mac/Linux Price: Free Download Page Syncs with...
View ArticleDropbox Automator Now Sends Images and Docs Automatically to Kindle and...
Dropbox Automator, a powerful web app that processes files of many types as soon as you place them in Dropbox, got a major update recently with speed improvements, improved security, and connections to...
View ArticleAsk and Answer Questions About Getting Outdoors [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 ArticleThe Rest of OS X Mountain Lion's Features in Two Minutes [Video]
Cult of Mac has created a two minute video briefly demonstrating a bunch of new features in OS X Mountain Lion that Apple neglected to mention in their official overview. Check out the video above to...
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