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Firefox: We talk a lot about privacy at Lifehacker, specifically about how your activities are tracked on the web and what you can do to stop it. If you're still on the fence or not convinced that the...
View ArticleCreate a Hidden Cork Board Message Center on the Inside of a Kitchen Cabinet...
If you like the look of clean, tidy kitchens but still need a place to tack up grocery lists, recipes, coupons, and other notes that accumulate in any kitchen, why not use some of the space on the...
View ArticleRaspberry Pi Launches, Offers Low-Cost, Low-Power, Hackable PCs to All...
The Raspberry Pi, a super-cheap, low-power, single-board computer that uses an SD card for storage, plugs into a keyboard and a TV, and has been heralded as the future of everything from home theater...
View ArticleHow to Better Vet an App's Quality Before Dropping Cash in the Android Market...
We've all made the regretful app purchase on the App Store or Android Market once or twice. It's that feeling you have immediately after downloading something where you realize you've purchased an app...
View ArticleRemove Scratches and Dents in Hardwood Floors with an Iron [Macgyver Tips]
Have you ever gone to move a piece of furniture across a hardwood floor and heard the horrible scratching sound of the furniture cutting into the wood? It's not a pleasant sound, but according to DIY...
View ArticleDownload the Windows 8 Consumer Preview Now [Windows 8]
If you've been itching to get your hands on a more stable copy of Windows 8, you can download the consumer preview right now from Microsoft. Just download the Consumer Preview Setup exe from the page...
View ArticleProperly Weigh Decisions by Recognizing Stress Causes You to Focus on...
In a recent review of studies in the journal Current Direction in Psychological Science, psychologists found that when people make decisions under stress they focus more on the positive outcomes than...
View ArticleFirst Look at What's New in Windows 8 [Screenshot Tour]
Microsoft released the Windows 8 Consumer Preview today, complete with a new tablet interface and some enhancements to the traditional mouse-and-keyboard desktop. Here's what it looks like. Microsoft's...
View ArticleTurn a $99 Nook into a Fully Fledged Android Tablet in Four Easy Steps [Video]
The Nook Simple Touch is great for reading ebooks. It's got plenty of storage, it's small enough to carry anywhere, can be used with one hand, can hold tons of books, its e-ink display is crisp and...
View ArticleThe Upper Deck Workspace: A Cool, Lofted Office [Featured Workspace]
Today's featured workspace is a loft within a home with enormous floor-to-ceiling space. This lofted home office, suspended above a living room, has ample room for a large monitor, task lighting, and...
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Android: Voice control seems to be spreading to just about every app these days and Dolphin—our favorite web browser for Android—wasn't about to be left out of the party. The latest release adds a...
View ArticleUse What's in Your Wallet as Rulers [Macgyver Tips]
When you need a quick measurement and have no ruler around, the common objects you have in your wallet can give you an approximation. Here are the dimensions for US paper money, coins, credit cards,...
View ArticleTravel Through Time with These Wallpapers [Wallpaper Wednesday]
In honor of leap day—the hidden day in time—we're taking our desktops through a time warp. Come check out these awesome time travel wallpapers featuring Tardis', DeLoreans, and more. DeLorean Tardis...
View ArticleThis Is What Using Windows 8 Actually Looks and Feels Like [Video]
We've talked about some of the new features you'll find in Windows 8, but if you're a bit more curious about how it works in real life, we've put together a short video demo of what you'll find in...
View ArticleExec Puts a Personal Assistant at Your Disposal Any Time (and We've Got...
Exec is a new service that nearly instantaneously puts an executive assistant at your disposal to do your bidding for $25 an hour. It's currently available by invite only, but we've got 2,000 invites...
View ArticleThe Best Movie Showtimes App for iPhone [Iphone App Directory]
There are few movie showtime apps available for iPhone, but among the shortage of choices we like Flixster the best for its many features and quick access to listings. Flixster Platform: iPhone (and...
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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 ArticleThree Annoying and Unnecessary Things Companies Do to Get More of Your Money...
You shouldn't have to pay more to tether your phone, get a digital download, or use your devices the way you want, but many companies seem to disagree. They take action to try and get more of your...
View ArticleWorking with Someone You Hate: Spend More Time with The Person or Manage Your...
Working with someone you absolutely can't stand can be emotionally draining and keep you from doing your job as best you can. If you're in this unfortunate situation, the Harvard Business Review offers...
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