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This Week’s Most Popular Posts: March 17-23 [Highlights]
This week we debunked some pesky exercise myths, figured out if the Man is monitoring us at work, removed embarrassing and/or annoying autocomplete entries from your browser's address bar, and more....
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The Best File Archive Utility for Linux [Linux App Directory]
While most Linux veterans would tell you the command line is all you need to archive a bunch of files, we're fond of PeaZip for its feature-filled, easy-to-use (if sometimes glitchy) interface. PeaZip...
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Daily App Deals: Get MoneyPad for iOS for $1.99 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 MoneyPad (iTunes) Previously $2.99, now $1.99. MoneyPad...
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The Platypus PlusBottle Collapses to Save Space, Is the Perfect Travel Water...
The Platypus PlusBottle is a soft, flexible water bottle that when emptied, takes up almost no space. It's perfect for anything from day hikes to plane rides. If you're one of those people that likes...
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Build a Sturdy, Wooden Hammock Out of Tree Branches [DIY]
There's nothing like a little outdoor relaxation when the weather gets warm, but if traditional hammocks are just a bit too difficult and uncomfortable for you, you can make a sturdier hammock-like...
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Remains of the Day: Kindle Android App Updates with Comics, Kids Books, and...
Kindle for Android gets more content, Facebook speaks out against employers collecting passwords, and new privacy guidelines are due from the FTC. Kindle for Android Update Includes Assortment of...
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Spice Up Your Wardrobe This Weekend (Without Spending a Dime) [Video]
Just because you aren't Tim Gunn doesn't mean you have an excuse for looking like a slob. Whether you're closet's feeling a little dull or like a full-out disaster, here are a few tricks that will give...
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Use an Analog Alarm Clock to Disable Forced Screensavers [Clever Uses]
Some employers have security policies that require mandatory password-protected screensavers after a minute or two of idle time. This can be extremely annoying since every time you take a phone call or...
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Top 10 Essential DIY Skills That Aren't as Hard as You Think [Lifehacker Top 10]
We feature a lot of do-it-yourself projects here at Lifehacker, but oftentimes they seem undoable because they require a skill you don't have. Thankfully, there are quite a few DIY skills out there...
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Repurpose a Rake Head Into a Wine Glass Holder [Repurpose]
If you have an old rake head or find one cheap at a thrift store or yard sale you can easily repurpose it into a wine glass holder. DIY household weblog Tattered Style recommends mounting the rake head...
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DIY Stone Footbath [DIY]
It's nice to have a place to wash sand or dust from your feet when relaxing outdoors whether you live near a beach, have a sand playground for the kids, or just enjoy walking barefoot. You can build a...
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Are Social Savings Techniques Ethical? [Shopping]
Personal finance weblog The Simple Dollar has a post on social savings techniques. The big example he gave was shopping carefully for a new pair of shoes for his young daughter at an outlet store,...
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PocketESN Helps Used Android Buyers Avoid Blacklisted Phones [Android Downloads]
Android: Sometimes a carrier will blacklist a phone's ESN (electronic serial number) because it was stolen or if the phone was disconnected due to nonpayment. In these cases trying to activate the...
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Make an Orange Into an Oil Lamp [Outdoors]
If you're looking for a festive centerpiece or need lighting if your power goes off you can easily turn an orange into an olive oil lamp by cutting it in half and scooping out the fruit. leaving the...
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XBMC 11.0 Eden Just Released [In Brief]
Over a year in development, XBMC 11.0 released today. Milestones include Addon Rollbacks, improvements in the default skin Confluence, speed increases, movie set scraping better protocol handling and...
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Make DIY Prescription Swimming Goggles with Sugru [Sugru]
Prescription swimming goggles can be pretty expensive. If you have a spare pair of your regular prescription you can add them to a standard pair of swimming goggles with a packet of Sugru, the...
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This Week's Top Downloads [Download Roundup]
Cloak Automatically Secures Your Browsing on Open Wi-Fi Networks, Is About as Hassle-Free as It Gets Mac/iOS: Connecting to open Wi-Fi networks, like those in coffee shops, can leave you open to all...
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Add a C-Clamp to Hold Tools While on a Ladder [Clever Uses]
If you're working on your roof or other high area and don't have a toolbelt, you can easily use a c-clamp to keep a hammer or other tool handy. Popular Mechanics weblog notes that this method can keep...
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Five Best Headsets with Attached Microphones [Hive Five]
Whether you work at home and do a lot of video conferencing, or you love multiplayer games and want to hear your teammates as well as the background music and the ambient sounds, you need a good...
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How to Waterproof Matches [DIY]
If you don't have any commercial waterproof matches on hand for your outdoor adventures you can make your using shellac or clear nail polish. You'll just want to have a way to dip the top half of the...
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