Recalibrate Your Reality [Mind Hacks]
Wish you were better/smarter/stronger/faster? Sure, hard work helps, but the truth is, your self perception may be getting in the way. We all form our own realities, and those realities aren't...
View ArticleThe Better Bacon Book for iPad Guides You to Perfect Pork Preparation [Video]
iPad: Everyone loves bacon, but not everyone loves burnt, sandy bacon that's been in the oven or in the pan too long. If you want to up your bacon game and learn a bit more about proper pork...
View ArticleThe Best (and Worst) Antivirus Apps for Android [Security]
With the growth of malware threats on Android, it definitely makes sense to use an antivirus app, but unfortunately, a new study reveals many security apps have miserable detection rates, so you need...
View ArticleMake a Hanging Book Display [DIY]
If you're lucky to have a kid who loves reading—or if you want to encourage a love of books—consider this simple and inexpensive project. Using two dowels and some fabric, you can hang books in easy...
View ArticleHow Can I Live with a Slob? [Ask Lifehacker]
Dear Lifehacker, I love my roommate, except for one thing that's starting to drive me crazy: The messes he leaves everywhere and the hoards of stuff he's collected to the point where I feel our house...
View ArticleUpdated: The Best Twitter Client for Android [Announcements]
It's been a long time since we crowned Twidroyd (now UberSocial) for Android the best Twitter client. A number of other apps have come and gone since then, the whole field has improved, and we figured...
View ArticleSlice Brings Package and Purchase Tracking, Price-Drop Alerts, and More to...
Android: Previously mentioned webapp Slice does a great job of tracking your packages, organizing your purchases, and giving you a complete view of your purchase history—along with any price drops you...
View ArticleAsk and Answer Questions About Tipping [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 ArticleFood on the Table Builds Meal Plans and Grocery Lists To Go on Android,...
Android/iOS: One of the best ways to save money on your monthly food budget and also make sure you eat right is meal planning. Previously mentioned webapp Food on the Table now has mobile apps for...
View ArticleUse Image Searches Like a Thesaurus to Overcome Your Creative Blocks [Search]
Creative blocks are extremely frustrating. They come when you're excited to produce something awesome but can't manage to find the necessary inspiration to do so. When you get stuck, image searches can...
View ArticlePublic Toilet Hack: Keep Protective Seat Covers in Place, No Elaborate...
Whether the protective toilet-seat covers found in public restrooms are all that effective or just provide a little peace of mind, if you've ever used one, you know keeping one in place while you sit...
View ArticleAnswer: Fishing Over Your Head? [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 ArticleMake Sure You're Actually Buying Beef When You're Buying Beef [Food]
By now you may have heard of a problem where beef waste products—lovingly called "pink slime"—are being processed and, according to ABC News, sold as actual actual meat in most supermarkets. If this...
View ArticleDaily App Deals: iA Writer for iOS for 99¢ in Today’s App Deals [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 iA Writer (iTunes) Previously $1.99, now 99¢. iA Writer...
View ArticleDownload Any MP3 from SoundCloud with This Bookmarklet [Music]
Music-hosting service SoundCloud makes it easy to share your voice, music, or any other audio with a few clicks. It's great, but sometimes you're desperate to actually download and save a track from...
View ArticleHow to Determine If a Charity Like Kony 2012 Is Worth Your Money [Charity]
In the past couple of days, a charitable campaign called Kony 2012 has spread across the internet with a momentum normally reserved for cats, mostly due to a compelling 30-minute viral video condemning...
View ArticleRemains of the Day: Verizon, Not AT&T, to Include WiFi Tethering in iPad...
Carriers reveal iPad data plans, Google may hang onto their Pwnium prize money, and Apple faces ebook price fixing charges. Mobile Hotspot Included in Verizon's iPad 4G LTE Data Plan: Verizon has...
View ArticleDo You Use a Case on Your Phone? [Reader Poll]
Phone cases are a double-edged sword. Yes, they can help protect your precious screen, but they also add bulk to your device, can make the buttons tougher to access, and, almost without exception, make...
View ArticleBest Meeting Minutes Service? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]
Meetings are the bane of many an office worker's existence. They suck up time, and because everyone inevitably forgets what happened, they lead to follow-up meetings to discuss the same things. Well,...
View ArticleThe New New: Apple Gadgets, Repurposed Smartphones, and the Best Cable Ever...
This week on Ask Lifehacker we're talking about the new iPad and Apple TV, Google's rebranding, a creative new Android keyboard, and an awesome iPhone camera app. We'll also be showing off an...
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