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Best Online Image Editor? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]

Jul 2, 2009 5:30 PM

Desktop image editors are great, but we're not always at our home workstations. Thankfully there are quite a few capable and feature-rich image editors to be found online. Let's hear it for web-bas...

Maximize Your Coach Seat Without Upgrading [Holidays]

Jul 2, 2009 5:00 PM

Most air travelers can't afford the comforts that come with a first class or business ticket, but just because you fly coach doesn't mean you can't maximize your flying enjoyment. Travel site Condé...

Remains of the Day: How Private Is Your Browser History Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jul 2, 2009 4:00 PM

Firefox 3.5 downloads skyrocket, Bing captures an impressive share of search in its first month, and your browser history may be less private than you thought. Web2.0collage You may be surprised t...

Fold a Map Like a Pro for Easy Access [Travel Tip]

Jul 2, 2009 3:00 PM

Sure you could hide your maps on the edge of your notebooks, but if you want access to full maps but don't want to look like the tourist wrestling with an unwieldy map, then you need to learn some ...

Make a DIY Document Holder With A Single Binder Clip [DIY]

Jul 2, 2009 2:30 PM

When we highlighted our favorite alternate uses for binder clips, it not only brought out the office supply lovers in the crowd, but neat new ideas as well. Reader lina_zav wrote in to tell us how ...

RunPee Bathroom Break Tool Releases iPhone App [Downloads]

Jul 2, 2009 2:00 PM

iPhone/iPod Touch only: Remember previously mentioned RunPee.com, the ingenious website that tells you when to head for a bathroom break during a movie so you don't miss any good parts? The site ha...

Keep Firefox Open When Closing the Last Tab [Firefox Tip]

Jul 2, 2009 1:00 PM

The new Firefox 3.5 release brought a lot of great features, but one annoyance sent reader Mark looking for a solution: When you close the last tab, the browser closes instead of opening a blank ta...

Tidy Office in a Tiny Closet [Featured Workspace]

Jul 2, 2009 12:00 PM

Most closets are just the right size to stash a workstation away in and offer one very enticing feature: the ability to shutter your desk away at a moments notice. Lifehacker reader splitlog wanted...

Evernote Comes Out on Top [Faceoff Followup]

Jul 2, 2009 11:30 AM

We recently asked you to choose between popular note-taking applications Evernote and OneNote, and when the dust settled and smoke cleared, the free, cross-platform Evernote emerged victorious. Its...

Open a New Command Prompt from Explorer with a Hotkey [Autohotkey]

Jul 2, 2009 11:00 AM

Reader Kevin used his ubergeeky AutoHotkey scripting skills to create a hotkey that opens a command prompt window at the same location as the folder you are browsing in Windows Explorer. To use the...

G2Peer Shares Your Files Through Gmail [Downloads]

Jul 2, 2009 10:30 AM

Windows only: Free application g2Peer shares files with friends by using your Gmail account as a virtual "IP address." Once installed, you need to log into g2Peer with your Gmail account informatio...

Gadget and Gear Deals of the Day [Dealhacker]

Jul 2, 2009 10:00 AM

Laptops, wide screen monitors, cheap web cams, and camcorders are just some of the deals you'll find in today's deal roundup. No need for techie gear? Fine. You can have the free coffee and music. ...

YouTube Uploads Doubled to 2GB, HD Embeds and Linking Added [YouTube]

Jul 2, 2009 9:35 AM

If you upload videos to YouTube and feel restricted by the 1GB limit, YouTube now offers 2GB of wiggle room as well as the ability to directly link to and embed high definition video. To share a li...

Add Recycle Bin and More to My Computer [Windows Tip]

Jul 2, 2009 9:00 AM

The Tweaking with Vishal web site writes up a quick registry hack that adds Recycle Bin, Network Connections, Admin Tools, or even Search to your My Computer window. The process works by adding a s...

Firefox 3.5 Portable Available for Download [Downloads]

Jul 2, 2009 8:35 AM

Windows only: Firefox lovers have no doubt already updated to the recently released Firefox 3.5 for its amazing new features, but if you're more the portable type, Firefox 3.5 Portable Edition is o...

Google Update No Longer Runs in Background [Updates]

Jul 2, 2009 8:00 AM

Good news for users of Google Chrome, Picasa, and other Google desktop apps on Windows systems: Google Update, previously a background new version checker that was mighty hard to kill off, runs as ...

Zoho Projects Keeps Teams Focused and In Touch [Project Management]

Jul 2, 2009 7:00 AM

Online office suite Zoho enters the project management realm with a few attention-getting features. One is import support for Microsoft Project files, and another is a consolidate, real-time view o...

Illustrated Chart Makes Coffee Drinks Easy [Coffee]

Jul 2, 2009 6:45 AM

Whether you've got a fancy new espresso machine at home or you just want to get a better idea of how drinks are prepared at your local coffee shop, this handy chart can help. Designer Lokesh Dhakar...

Bookmaplet Maps Addresses Without Leaving Page [Bookmarklets]

Jul 2, 2009 6:10 AM

Bookmaplet does a really simple thing well. Power browser users (Ubiquity fans, for example) can quickly copy, paste, and map an address, but a simple bookmarklet allows you to highlight an address...

Install Firefox 3.5 on Ubuntu with One Command [Linux]

Jul 2, 2009 5:30 AM

Because it needs to be approved, customized, and otherwise vetted by the maintainers of Ubuntu Linux's repositories, the just-released Firefox 3.5 isn't officially available on that system. With on...

gdgt Tracks Discussions Around Your Gadgets [Webapps]

Jul 2, 2009 4:30 AM

New data-geeky gadget site gdgt (pronounced either G-D-G-T or just "gadget") doesn't deliver giant pictures with the latest news on brand-new devices. It tracks what gadgets you had, have, and want...

Google Voice Is Cool, But Do You Need It? [Phones]

Jul 1, 2009 5:00 PM

You've read about the features, you saw the invites going out, but you might be wondering what, exactly, Google Voice could do for you. Here's our guide for the curious and uninvited on whether you...

Shoot Better Nighttime Pictures [Photos]

Jun 30, 2009 5:00 PM

Daytime photo tricks don't always translate when you're trying to capture the perfect night shot. The Photography Bay web site outlines tips for taking a stellar post-sunset shot without relying on...

Remains of the Day: Create Your Own Deadlines Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jun 30, 2009 4:00 PM

We shy away from workplace touching, watch as the Firefox downloads roll in, and learn how to shoot better, or at least more professional, news videos. Is Touching Colleagues Ever Appropriate? Sho...

Hotmail Rolls Out Incoming Pop3 Support [Windows Live]

Jun 30, 2009 3:10 PM

Joining Gmail, Yahoo, and other mail services, Windows Live Hotmail launches incoming POP3 access for the U.S., Canada, and Brazil, meaning Hotmail users can aggregate all their other email account...

Best Free System Restore Tool: Clonezilla [Hive Five Followup]

Jun 30, 2009 2:30 PM

When it comes to creating a perfect copy of a system disk for future restoration, Lifehacker readers love the open source and versatile Clonezilla. It can't do real-time mirroring like the second a...

3G Speeds Tested & Compared, City by City [Performance Tests]

Jun 30, 2009 2:00 PM

As wireless users know all too well, not all 3G networks are created equal. PC World recently put Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T to a multi-city test to determine which best delivers speed and reliabili...

Pin Outlook Templates to the Taskbar for Quick Access [Outlook Tip]

Jun 30, 2009 1:00 PM

Reader Stephen writes in with an excellent, time-saving Windows 7 tip: you can create Outlook templates for boilerplate emails and pin them to the Windows taskbar for easy access. This technique is...

Use a Chain Sinnet to Tidy Cables [Cable Management]

Jun 30, 2009 12:00 PM

Wire baskets can stash cables under a desk, but they don't make it easy to yank out certain wires for laptops or other needs. A chain sinnet might just do the trick. What is this mysterious and loo...

Homemade Drano Without The Harsh Chemicals [Cleaning]

Jun 30, 2009 11:30 AM

You don't want to play DIY plumber or call one just yet, but you can't stand the harsh chemicals in most drain cleaners. Solution? Make your own eco-friendly drain cleaner. We've covered a similar ...

Middle-Click to Open Firefox Links in a New Foreground Tab [Firefox Tip]

Jun 30, 2009 11:00 AM

Everybody already knows that middle-clicking or Control-clicking in Firefox opens a link in a new background tab, but reader Raghav points out that you can also open a link in a new foreground tab ...

Gadget and Gear Deals of the Day [Dealhacker]

Jun 30, 2009 10:00 AM

Discounted HDTVs, widescreen monitors, and exotic looking mice are just a few of the deals you'll find in today's pile of gadget-centric bargains. Computer Gear! 17" HP G70t Core 2 Duo Laptop wit...

Testing Google Voice's Transcription Powers [Transcription]

Jun 30, 2009 9:30 AM

The New York Times' Gadgetwise blog asked its readers to call a Google Voice number and leave voicemails to test and stretch the service's transcription prowess. They responded with glee, reading p...

7stacks Does OS X Stacks in Windows 7 Style [Downloads]

Jun 30, 2009 9:00 AM

Windows only: Application launcher 7stacks adds the Stacks functionality of Mac's OS X to Windows 7, including Aero transparency effects that blend into your taskbar perfectly. To create your own s...

Firefox 3.5 Officially Available for Download [Downloads]

Jun 30, 2009 8:00 AM

Windows/Mac/Linux: The final version of the Firefox is starting to show up on Mozilla's web site, and some readers are reporting update notices. Here are a few links and how-tos you should check ou...

Soaking is Key for Perfect Homemade French Fries [Recipes]

Jun 30, 2009 7:00 AM

You don't need to install a deep fat fryer in your kitchen or apprentice at a burger stand to get homemade French fries worthy of great praise. The key is soaking your sliced potatoes and using the...

TubeMaster++ Update Makes Grabbing Videos and Music Easier [Downloads]

Jun 30, 2009 6:30 AM

Windows only: Last year we shared TubeMaster Plus with you, an extremely handy program for downloading videos and music from streaming sites. TubeMaster++ has been released and comes with a slew of...

Toodledo Gmail Adds Robust Task Management to Gmail [Task Manager]

Jun 30, 2009 6:00 AM

Toodledo, a web-based task manager that's friendly to Getting Things Done adherents or anyone looking for a serious but customizable reminder setup, adds a Gmail gadget to its arsenal of tools that...

Pirate Bay Planned for Purchase, May Start "Compensation Model" [BitTorrent]

Jun 30, 2009 5:40 AM

From the News That Sounds Like a Prank Dept.: The Pirate Bay, BitTorrent-powered scourge of media conglomerates and copyright enforcers everywhere, announced that it "may get acquired by Global Gam...

OffiSync Provides Google Syncing and Searches Inside Office [Downloads]

Jun 30, 2009 4:30 AM

Windows: Free Office 2003 & 2007 plug-in OffiSync lets desktop users open documents from, and save to, Google Docs' online servers, but that's nothing amazingly new. A newer Google Search option do...

The iTab Office [Featured Workspace]

Jun 28, 2009 4:00 PM

Today's featured workspace comes from the Mac modder behind the iTab, an awesome fusion of a Wacom tablet and a MacBook. His workspace displays a similar obsession with adaptive implementation of O...

Build a Cheaper Backyard Greenhouse [DIY]

Jun 28, 2009 3:00 PM

Greenhouses are invaluable to gardeners. You can start seedlings earlier, grow plants later, and otherwise extend the window of warmth that Mother Nature gives you. Best of all, you can build one w...

Ask the Commenters Roundup [Hive Mind]

Jun 28, 2009 2:30 PM

I'm a recent Facebook adopter. What do I need to know? What free web-hosting service would you recommend for someone messing around with a small project?What language and tools would you recommend ...

Dress Up Your Ties with the "Merovingian Knot" [Clothing]

Jun 28, 2009 2:00 PM

The realm of dress tie knots is dominated by a handful of traditional tie knots. Check out this rather unique tie knot and be the first on your block to sport it. If you're a very sharp-eyed fan of...

Songkick Tracks Past Concert Gear and Info [Music]

Jun 28, 2009 1:00 PM

If you're just searching for some upcoming concert tickets and a place to buy them, there are plenty of online vendors. What about concert history and memorabilia? That's where Songkick comes in. S...

Bake Delicious and Economical Homemade Sourdough Bread [Food]

Jun 28, 2009 12:00 PM

If you tried out the technique we shared earlier this week for easy homemade bread and want to bolster your baking chops, you'll definitely want to check out this detailed guide to homemade sourdou...

Five Best Free System Restore Tools [Hive Five]

Jun 28, 2009 9:00 AM

Backing up data is a great way to minimize losses after a computing catastrophe. But what about restoring your actual system right away? Here are the five most popular options for our readers. Phot...

Jazz Up Your Summer Drinks with Garnished Ice Cubes [Entertaining]

Jun 28, 2009 8:00 AM

Perhaps not practical for everyday use, garnished ice cubes can still add flavor and flair to drinks at your next summertime party. What exactly are garnished ice cubes? They're ice cubes enhanced ...

Make a Camper's Boiling Pot with Beer Cans [Clever Uses]

Jun 26, 2009 5:00 PM

Next time you're packing for a camping or other outdoor excursion, don't feel obligated to lug along backpack-hogging cooking pots. Instead, make a portable boiling pot using beer cans. The key too...

This Week's Most Popular Posts [Highlights]

Jun 26, 2009 4:00 PM

We gaze forward to the next Firefox's features, talk traffic ticket facts and myths, and suggest a few ways to use all those analog sets sidelined by DTV. Top 10 Firefox 3.5 Features Firefox 3.5 is...

Being Slightly Overweight Could Lead to Longer Life [Diet]

Jun 26, 2009 3:00 PM

Many of us wouldn't mind shedding a few excess pounds, which is why the health industry makes a killing selling diets, exercise gear, and weight-loss plans. But a new study finds that being overwei...

Nine Great Uses for Binder Clips [Clever Uses]

Jun 26, 2009 2:00 PM

Binder clips are the underdog of the office supply world. Everyone can rave about alternate uses for paper clips, but what about the trusty old binder clip? We've got a few ways we can recommend pu...

The Minimalist Windows Desktop [Featured Desktop]

Jun 26, 2009 1:00 PM

Reader Matt liked the look of the Minimalist OS X desktop, so he ported the whole thing over to Windows using Rainmeter. Now he's sharing the configuration for everybody to enjoy. The very simple d...

Is Your Handwriting Up to Snuff? [Ask The Readers]

Jun 26, 2009 12:00 PM

Despite the proliferation of digital communication, your handwriting is still a measure by which people judge your character. What does your handwriting say about you? Photo by kevinzim. Although t...

Microsoft May Sell Windows 7 on Flash Drives [Windows 7]

Jun 26, 2009 11:30 AM

With Windows 7 pre-orders on sale today, CNET is reporting that Microsoft is considering selling Windows 7 on flash drives to help make installation on netbooks easier, and it's reportedly one of s...

Make Excel Open Spreadsheets in a Separate Window [Excel Tip]

Jun 26, 2009 11:00 AM

If you spend a large part of your day dealing with boring, TPS-like reports, you've probably noticed that Excel 2007 won't let you put spreadsheets side-by-side on your multi-monitor desktop. Lucki...

What's In David Pogue's Laptop Bag [Laptop Bags]

Jun 26, 2009 10:30 AM

New York Times tech reviewer/columnist David Pogue was inspired by "one of those 'What's in your bag?' photo features" (Hey! We did one of those!) to detail what he keeps packed in a Timbuk2 messen...

Use Dye to Breathe Life into an Old Rug [Decorating]

Jun 26, 2009 10:00 AM

What do you do with a rug that is stained but otherwise usable? With a simple and cheap dye job, you can give it a new lease on life. The rug pictured here was stained, and no amount of professiona...

Untiny Reveals Shortened URL Destinations [URLs]

Jun 26, 2009 9:30 AM

Shortened URLs aren't going anywhere soon. Creating and sharing them is easy, but previewing where they're leading you usually requires add-ons or software. Enter webapp Untiny with quick copy-past...

Real Temp Monitors Your Overheating Laptop CPU [Downloads]

Jun 26, 2009 9:00 AM

Windows only: System monitoring application Real Temp monitors your Intel CPU temperature from the system tray—so you'll know when it's hot enough to cook eggs. Using the application is simple enou...

Kukoo Enforces Single-Focus Email Periods [Email Apps]

Jun 26, 2009 8:05 AM

Want to let certain frantic email senders know that you'll be getting back to them during your next batch email period? Webapp Kukoo provides an auto-responding email address that gently reinforces...

Study Suggests Eyeballs Like Bing, but Google's Familiar [Search Engines]

Jun 26, 2009 7:30 AM

A usability research firm, the Catalyst Group, performed one of those amazingly geeky (and neat) eyeball tracking studies on 12 people conducting searches. The results, combined with a survey, sugg...

Save Money by Cooking Restaurant Specials at Home [Recipes]

Jun 26, 2009 6:30 AM

If a particular treat at your favorite restaurant keeps you spending money on dining out, try finding a clone recipe for home cooking and significant savings. Photo by yomi955. We previously explai...

Synchronize Tomboy Notes with Dropbox [Notes]

Jun 26, 2009 6:00 AM

The Tomboy notes app built into many Linux distributions can synchronize across platforms through WebDAV or SSH, but it's easier to set up your notes to be automatically synchronized through a Drop...

Use Gmail Drafts to Mail Yourself Unallowed Files [Gmail Tip]

Jun 26, 2009 5:30 AM

Lifehacker reader Eric wanted to get in on the limited Microsoft Morro download, so he grabbed it at work and tried to email himself. Gmail killed the sending due to virus concerns, but Eric could ...

Qik Streams Live Video from Android Phones [Downloads]

Jun 26, 2009 4:30 AM

Android phones: Qik, a free mobile app new on the Android Market, promises live streaming of video off your phone and direct to Qik's web player. For the most part, it delivers on that promise, wit...

Best Free System Restore Tool? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]

Jun 25, 2009 5:00 PM

Sure, Windows has a tool for restoring your system back to a previous state, but it isn't a comprehensive solution. This week we want to hear how you restore your computers back from the brink. Pho...

Remains of the Day: Seriously, Don't Drive While Texting Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jun 25, 2009 4:00 PM

iPod touch owners shirk a $10 upgrade, laptop keyboards get re-imagined, and "Driving While Texting" gets an eye-opening road test. Road test shows texting slows reaction time Car & Driver runs a r...

Implement Advanced "Siestas" for Improved Sleep [Sleep]

Jun 25, 2009 3:00 PM

A poor night's sleep is almost guaranteed to negatively impact your day, but you don't have to get all your winks in one shot. Consider the "siesta" sleep method and other schedules to get in more ...

Control and Cut Down on Compulsive Web Surfing [Web Surfing]

Jun 25, 2009 2:00 PM

For many people, the Internet's countless web sites, viral videos, and other distractions just can't be overlooked, despite important goals to meet. To that end, WebWorkerDaily outlines some tips f...

Activate Windows 7 Jumplists with the Left Mouse Button [Windows 7]

Jun 25, 2009 1:00 PM

Reader Dan writes in with a small but interesting tip: You don't have to right-click on the taskbar buttons to activate Windows 7's Jumplists—you can hold the left mouse button and drag upwards. At...

Use Your Handshake to Communicate Your Message [Etiquette]

Jun 25, 2009 12:00 PM

Today is National Handshake Day, so take a moment to brush up on your shaking etiquette and learn how to send subtle and not-so-subtle messages with your hand-to-hand style. Photo by mark i geo. Wh...

Google City Tours Builds Itineraries for Multi-Day Trips [Travel]

Jun 25, 2009 11:30 AM

Not one to be outdone by Microsoft's Bing travel site or the myriad other net travel guides, Google today rolls out City Tours for planning and navigating itineraries. Currently a Google Labs proje...

Get Firefox's Ctrl+L Shortcut in Internet Explorer [Autohotkey]

Jun 25, 2009 11:00 AM

Every modern browser implements the Ctrl+L shortcut key for easy access to the location bar—and now you can use the same shortcut in Internet Explorer as well. Reader Joe used his ubergeeky AutoHot...

Be A Better Photographer On Vacation [Photos]

Jun 25, 2009 10:30 AM

Whether you head 30 or 3000 miles away, you'll want to bring back great photos of your vacation. The New York Times posts questions and answers on how to achieve great vacation photos. Photo by muh...

Whip Up Homemade Bread without a Bread Machine [Food]

Jun 25, 2009 10:00 AM

If you'd like to get hands-on and make your own bread, but need a little more guidance than a recipe, this simple bread recipe with step-by-step photos is a good place to start out. If you'd shied ...

Recover Google Passwords via SMS [Password Recovery]

Jun 25, 2009 9:30 AM

Google just added an SMS option to its account recovery system, letting anyone who forgets their passwords, or finds it suspiciously locked, set up a mobile phone number to have a recovery password...

Jumplist Launcher Consolidates Windows 7 Taskbar Launchers [Downloads]

Jun 25, 2009 9:00 AM

Windows 7 only: Tiny utility Jumplist Launcher does application launching using Windows 7's new Jumplists feature. It's simple, lightweight, and doesn't waste memory. When you start Jumplist Launch...

Windows 7 Will Cost Less than Vista [Windows]

Jun 25, 2009 8:10 AM

If you're looking to buy a new Windows system starting today or plan to upgrade immediately, you're in luck: Windows 7 will be a free upgrade for new Vista buyers, and upgrades are going for half-p...

Podshifter Speeds Up Talk-Heavy Podcasts for Speedy Listening [Podcasts]

Jun 25, 2009 7:00 AM

If you get lectures, talk shows, or other conversation-focused podcasts over iTunes or RSS, PodShift offers a clever little feed hack that delivers those same shows, only faster—like 1.2, 1.6, or e...

Google Voice Invites Going Out to Reservations List [News]

Jun 25, 2009 6:40 AM

newVideoPlayer("/googlevoice_today_lifehacker.flv", 506, 423,"");The Today Show takes a look at Google Voice this morning (as we did three months ago), with correspondent Janet Shamlian offering a ...

Learn a New Knot and Expand Your Dress Tie Repertoire [Clothing]

Jun 25, 2009 6:30 AM

If you're a tie-wearer it's pretty likely you learned how to tie one kind of knot, that knot seemed to work just fine, and you never strayed from it. Expand your dress tie repertoire here. Photo by...

Photograph Your Food Without Being a Jerk [Food]

Jun 25, 2009 6:00 AM

When the dish you ordered arrives beautifully arranged and absolutely glistening with flavor, it can be hard not to turn into a restaurant shutterbug. Chow.com's Table Manners column suggests pract...

Firefox 3.5 RC 3 Available for Download [Updates]

Jun 25, 2009 5:30 AM

Mozilla continues to (benevolently) toy with Firefox fans, making a third Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate available for direct download or updating through the Help->Check for Updates path, while shy...

See How Far Your Salary Goes in Another City [Salary]

Jun 25, 2009 4:30 AM

Money magazine posts a cost of living web calculator that covers a whole lot of U.S. cities with fairly up-to-date data, giving you the lowdown on how far your salary would go in your dream city. M...

Anyone who's put off by the bloat, here's ... [From Comments]

Jun 24, 2009 6:20 PM

Anyone who's put off by the bloat, here's a link to the alternate installer, which is standalone. It requires zero extra downloading, has no "add-in" BS, and can be installed onto a portable hard d...

Apple TV 2.4 Updates, Adds Flick Gesture Support and Other Features [Apple TV]

Jun 24, 2009 5:00 PM

Apple TV today released its 2.4 software update, featuring flick gesture support for controlling your Apple TV via the iPhone/iPod touch Remote application and other newly added features. Screensho...

Remains of the Day: Let's Make the Web Faster Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jun 24, 2009 4:00 PM

Google wants to make the web faster (how controversial!), Apple keeps secrets, and Outlook 2010 causes a minor outrage among web developers. Let's make the web fasterYeah, let's! [Official Google B...

AIM for iPhone Updates with Push Notifications [Downloads]

Jun 23, 2009 5:00 PM

iPhone only: When we toured iPhone 3.0's best features, we mentioned we hadn't yet seen many applications that supported push notifications. Now one of the big ones—AIM—does, delivering instant bac...

Ditch Your Temperature-Only Thermostat and Other Cheap Ways To Stay Cool [Summer]

Jun 23, 2009 4:30 PM

Summer weather makes going outside fun, but too much heat can be hazardous to your body and bank account. Fortunately Gizmodo has laid out some tips for how to keep cool without going broke. Photo ...

Remains of the Day: The Gmail Ninja Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jun 23, 2009 4:00 PM

We're talking Gmail ninja skills, swipe-to-archive on the iPhone, streamlined tethering for the iPhone, and the quickly approaching end of the Windows 7 Beta. The Iterative Web App: Swipe-to-Archiv...

Hive Five Winner for Best Clipboard Manager: Ditto [Hive Five Followup]

Jun 23, 2009 3:30 PM

In a surprise upset last week, the top vote earner for best clipboard manager was actually the "Other" category. You'll have to comb through the comments of the Call for Contenders and the Hive Fiv...

Alice Takes Household Shopping Off Your To-Do List [Budget]

Jun 23, 2009 3:00 PM

Everyone's looking for ways to squeeze more time into the day. Web site Alice aims to give you an hour or two back by automating household shopping. The idea is pretty simple. Create a free account...

Improve Your Sleep Posture [Ergonomics]

Jun 23, 2009 2:00 PM

We tend to apply ergonomics as it relates to our waking activities. But utilizing the right sleep posture is just as important as having the right PC posture, especially if you want to enjoy a pain...

Folder Menu Is a Powerful Folder Switching Tool [Downloads]

Jun 23, 2009 1:00 PM

Windows only: Tiny, portable utility Folder Menu adds quick access to your favorite applications and folders through a popup navigation menu—and it even works in those irritating File Open dialogs....

Before and After: The Benefits of Basic Tidying and Cable Management [Featured Workspace]

Jun 23, 2009 12:00 PM

Not every workplace makeover needs to involve a spending spree at Ikea and more LEDs than a flight control panel. Today's featured workspace just needed a little tidying and cable control. It doesn...

Car Dealer Tricks To Avoid [Buying Guide]

Jun 23, 2009 11:30 AM

Warranted or not, "honest" and "trustworthy" aren't generally adjectives used to describe car dealers. If you're in the market for a vehicle and want to score a good deal, you may want to familiari...

Ready for Some Fast-Paced Deals? It's Woot-Off Time [Dealhacker]

Jun 23, 2009 11:15 AM

What's a Woot-Off you say? If you've never experienced the majesty of the Woot-Off, it's a straight forward affair. During a Woot-Off, the deal website Woot! switches from their one-deal-per-day fo...

Hide Certain File Types from Recent Documents [Downloads]

Jun 23, 2009 11:00 AM

Reader Paul writes in with a useful tip: You can use the previously mentioned FileTypesMan utility to hide certain file types from showing up in the Recent Documents folder. Once you've opened up t...

First Look at Microsoft Security Essentials Beta [Screenshot Tour]

Jun 23, 2009 10:30 AM

Microsoft's new, free antivirus application Microsoft Security Essentials was released in a limited beta this morning, and now that we've got our hands on it, let's take a look at how MSE stacks up...

Gadget and Gear Deals of the Day [Dealhacker]

Jun 23, 2009 10:00 AM

Discounted computers, monitors, mice and more are but a few of the deals you'll find today. Free coffee and cheap cameras, anyone? Computer Gear! 15.4" Dell Studio 15 Core 2 Duo Laptop with 4GB R...

What's Replaced Your Alarm Clock? [Reader Poll]

Jun 23, 2009 9:30 AM

These days, alarms are ubiquitous, found on virtually any gadget you own. It makes sense; if it's portable and can make noise, adding an alarm isn't all that difficult. So with all this choice, wha...

SmarterFox Speeds Up Common Searching Tasks [Downloads]

Jun 23, 2009 9:00 AM

Firefox only (Win/Mac/Linux): Firefox extension SmarterFox adds a bunch of new options for searching and finding information quickly. Once installed, the extension adds a ton of new functionality—e...

Microsoft Security Essentials (aka Morro) Available for Limited Download [Downloads]

Jun 23, 2009 8:20 AM

Windows only: We've been keeping you up to date on Morro, Microsoft's free anti-malware now officially known as Microsoft Security Essentials, since it first hit the rumor-mill. If you're eager to ...

Convert and Clip Web Text to Evernote with One Click [Bookmarklets]

Jun 23, 2009 8:00 AM

The Readability bookmarklet strips down and reformats text for focused reading. Note organizer Evernote offers its own bookmarklet to grab text from any page. Marry the two with JavaScript, and you...

StrokeIt Updates for Windows Vista/7, Newer Browsers [Downloads]

Jun 23, 2009 7:00 AM

Windows: StrokeIt, a background application that converts mouse gestures into software actions, has updated with support for Windows Vista and 7, a portable edition, and built-in gestures for Googl...

Use the Day Grid Balancer to Recalibrate Your Work-Life Balance [Habits]

Jun 23, 2009 6:30 AM

Balancing work, family life, personal time, and other obligations gets way more complicated than simply managing your time and tasks in the workplace. Use this handy worksheet to carve out some lif...

Flash Arriving on Almost Every Phone OS in October [News]

Jun 23, 2009 6:00 AM

Adobe stated during a recent earnings announcement that a beta of Flash Mobile 10 will be released in October, optimized for Android, Symbian, Palm Web OS, and Windows Mobile phones. Despite one co...

DIY CD Rack Laptop Stand [Laptop Stands]

Jun 23, 2009 5:30 AM

For getting your laptop off the table and up at eye level, a $3 CD rack from IKEA cut and filed down in a few spots does the job admirably well, and even grants a little extra storage space. As cle...

iPhone 3.0 Unlocking Tool Arrives via Ultrasn0w [Downloads]

Jun 23, 2009 4:30 AM

Mac OS X only: If you're running a 2G or 3G iPhone with the 3.0 firmware, your (unofficial) carrier options just opened up a bit, as the Dev Team has delivered Ultrasn0w 3.0 for full unlocking. Dow...

DIY Magnetic Keyboard and Mouse [Space Savers]

Jun 22, 2009 5:00 PM

If our top 10 magnet hacks didn't tip you off, we appreciate clever magnet tricks. To that end, weblog Circuit Gizmos details how to reclaim much-needed desk space for your analog work with the hel...

Remains of the Day: Firefox Wins the Memory Battle [For What It's Worth]

Jun 22, 2009 4:00 PM

Google buys up one million phone numbers to add to Google Voice, Firefox 3.5 handily beats other browsers in memory usage, and the Dunkin' Donuts iPhone app streamlines your morning indulgence. Goo...

Battle of the Desktop Note-Taking Apps: OneNote vs. Evernote [Lifehacker Faceoff]

Jun 22, 2009 3:00 PM

Whenever we mention desktop note-taking applications, two apps always stand out among the competition: Microsoft OneNote and Evernote. One is a commercial Windows app; the other is a free applicati...

XBMC Installer Deluxe Makes the Most of Your Modded Xbox [Xbmc]

Jun 21, 2009 4:00 PM

Read over our coverage of XBMC, but not quite sure if you're ready to take the plunge? XBMC Installer Deluxe makes tinkering with your freshly modded Xbox a breeze. We've shown you the complete pro...

Re-Establish the Weekly Review Habit [Personal Organization]

Jun 21, 2009 3:00 PM

Reviewing where you are and where you're going is a critical but oft-overlooked part of personal development. Here's how to get in the habit of giving yourself a weekly review. You may not have eve...

Ask the Commenters Roundup [Hive Mind]

Jun 21, 2009 2:30 PM

I don't like dogs jumping on me, sniffing me, etc. What can I do to deter that behavior?I like carabiners for attaching things, is there a similar object that opens when you apply enough tension wi...

Snowbird is a Snappy Portable File Explorer [Downloads]

Jun 21, 2009 2:00 PM

Windows only: Snowbird is a tiny, portable file explorer packed with features that fits nicely into a flash drive toolkit. In our testing, Snowbird was quite responsive and, compared to Windows Exp...

Google Maps Adds Local Attractions with "What's Here?" Link [Google Maps]

Jun 21, 2009 1:00 PM

Google Maps is a fantastic tool for getting directions and finding destinations. With its most recent update, it's a lot better at answering the question "What is here?" around any given point. Cli...

Bookmash Searches All Your Multimedia Sources [Adobe AIR]

Jun 21, 2009 12:00 PM

Adobe Air: Bookmash is an Adobe Air application combining over a dozen search tools covering video, music, photos, news, and social networks you can search at once for new media material. Bookmash ...

Five Best Clipboard Managers [Hive Five]

Jun 21, 2009 9:00 AM

Basic cut and paste gets the job done, but if you're going for speed and efficiency, you'll need a clipboard manger to keep your copy-fu strong. Let's take a closer look at five of the most popular...

Supercharge Your Garden with Home-Brewed Compost Tea [Gardening]

Jun 21, 2009 8:00 AM

Why spend way too much money on fertilizer? You can brew your own cheap and potent liquid fertilizer right at home with some compost and a bucket. Photo by Randy Son of Robert. Many gardeners tend ...

Top 10 Firefox 3.5 Features [Lifehacker Top 10]

Jun 20, 2009 9:00 AM

Firefox 3.5 is a pretty substantial update to the popular open-source browser, and it's just around the corner. See what features, fixes, and clever new tools are worth getting excited about in the...

This Week's Most Popular Posts [Highlights]

Jun 19, 2009 5:00 PM

We highlight our favorite free, everyday-use Mac apps, round up some killer Firefox add-on packs, optimize our HDTVs, and take a first-hand look at the best features in the new iPhone 3.0 software ...

Singletasking Is the New Multitasking? [Singletasking]

Jun 19, 2009 4:00 PM

While multitasking is invariably useful, excessive multitasking can make it difficult to get things done (as we've

iPhone 3.0 Jailbreak Available via PwnageTool, QuickPwn to Follow [Downloads]

Jun 19, 2009 3:30 PM

Mac OS X only: The iPhone Dev Team has already released the iPhone 3.0-jailbreaking Pwnage Tool for Mac OS X (just two days after the iPhone 3.0 release), with QuickPwn for Windows and OS X soon to...

How to Make Decisions Outside Your Comfort Zone [Decisions]

Jun 19, 2009 3:00 PM

When it comes to problem solving, some prefer the act fast, go-with-your-gut approach. But a new BusinessWeek report says that this leap-into-action model should be avoided for issues outside your ...

Firefox 3.5 RC2 Available for Download [Beta Beat]

Jun 19, 2009 2:00 PM

Windows/Mac/Linux: The early adopters at weblog gHacks note that Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 2 has already been distributed to Mozilla's mirror servers and is available for download from third-pa...

The Halo 3 HUD Desktop [Featured Desktop]

Jun 19, 2009 1:00 PM

Reader rykennedyan's desktop is an impressive recreation of a first-person view from the popular Halo FPS shooter—with system stats and information completely blended into the desktop. The desktop ...

Treat Your Inbox As a To-Do List [Email]

Jun 19, 2009 12:30 PM

Many of us subscribe to the inbox zero philosophy of a productive inbox, but if inbox zero has never jelled for you, NYT tech guru David Pogue suggests treating your inbox as a to-do list instead. ...

Buy the Right Amount of Paint for Home Projects [Home Improvement]

Jun 19, 2009 12:00 PM

Paint isn't cheap. Avoid being stuck with nearly full paint buckets with a calculator that figures just how much paint you need. Photo by ellievanhoutte. Having a little left over paint is handy an...

Disable Firefox 3.5's Location-Aware Browsing [Firefox]

Jun 19, 2009 11:00 AM

If the new Geo-locating features in the upcoming Firefox 3.5 release just don't jive with your privacy-conscious self, you can disable them easily with a simple tweak. Over at the How-To Geek site ...

Microsoft's Browser Comparison Chart Offends Anyone Who's Ever Used Another Browser [Browser Wars]

Jun 19, 2009 10:30 AM

Internet Explorer 8 is by far the best browser Microsoft's ever released, but most of our readers are happily using a better alternative like Firefox or Chrome. Microsoft's not happy about this, so...

LoopApps is a Multipurpose PDF Tool [Documents]

Jun 19, 2009 10:00 AM

LoopApps is a one-stop shop for your PDF manipulation needs. From one site, you can convert, combine, and electronically sign documents. We've covered some excellent web-based PDF tools before, inc...

Everybody's Beach-Ready in the Open Thread [Open Thread]

Jun 19, 2009 9:30 AM

Grab your towel, frisbee, sunscreen, and burning questions—the weekend's almost here, and it's time to step inside the open thread for a chat. Photo by josephsardin. The open comment thread is your...

Daum Blue Firefox Theme is Clean, Simple, and Elegant [Downloads]

Jun 19, 2009 9:00 AM

Firefox only (Windows): Firefox theme Daum Blue is not just clean and simple—it also looks great and blends in well with your Windows 7 or Vista desktop. The theme works well across the board, and ...

TED Notepad Is an Advanced, Light, and Fast Plain Text Editor [Downloads]

Jun 19, 2009 8:30 AM

Windows only: If you're looking for a lightweight notepad replacement but still yearn for some extra features, look no further than TED Notepad. The barebones TED Notepad is toolbar, sidebar and ga...

Grab All Your Google Docs with a Python Script [Scripts]

Jun 19, 2009 8:00 AM

Google Docs Download, a Greasemonkey script previously featured here for creating a Google Docs bulk download feature that should already be there, is now available as a (beta-level) Python script....

Debunking Traffic Ticket Myths [Speeding]

Jun 19, 2009 7:00 AM

Virginia traffic attorney Andrew Flusche can't explain everything you need to do to get out of any traffic ticket, but he does want to shoot down some myths your lead-footed friends might try and c...

Suction Consolidates Files and Folders into One [Downloads]

Jun 19, 2009 6:30 AM

Windows: You have a bunch of sub-directories that you'd like to consolidate into one but don't want to do the mouse work or write a batch script. Suction will help you condense your directories. Th...

FoxyTunes Controls YouTube Tracks from Firefox [Updates]

Jun 19, 2009 6:00 AM

Firefox: YouTube is a video site, but it's got one of the best music selections on the net. Use that to your advantage with FoxyTunes' latest update, which can play YouTube videos and playlists lik...

Open Beer Bottles with Bic Lighters [Drinks]

Jun 19, 2009 5:30 AM

If you lack for a piece of paper, a ring, or just don't want to risk bursting another bottle, Wired explains the time-honored tradition of popping the top with a Bic-type lighter. The hands picture...

Songbird 1.2 Integrates into iTunes and iPods [Downloads]

Jun 19, 2009 4:00 AM

Windows/Mac/Linux: Songbird is a powerful, clever music manager, but iPod/iPhone integration is its Achilles' heel. The latest version aims to halfway heal that weakness by integrating tightly with...

Best Clipboard Manager? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]

Jun 18, 2009 5:00 PM

Your computer's clipboard is an invisible workhorse, carting your text clippings to and fro. This week we want to hear how you enhance the clipboard's functionality beyond the basic cut and paste. ...

Build Your Own Spider Catcher [DIY]

Jun 18, 2009 4:30 PM

Odds are that right now, at least one spider is sharing your home with you. And while we appreciate their insect reduction skills, we'd still prefer they stay outdoors. The DIY spider catcher can h...

Remains of the Day: The Fiery New Firefox Logo Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jun 18, 2009 4:00 PM

Mozilla settles on a new Firefox icon, Wikipedia makes for an enormous book in hardback, your laptop battery rating is completely unrealistic, and XP soldiers on with an even longer lifespan. The ...

Google Books Adds Thumbnail View and Other Navigation Features [Google Books]

Jun 18, 2009 3:00 PM

Google today introduced seven new features to Google Books, including improved search capabilities, a snazzy new page-turning button, and a thumbnail view that makes quick work of navigating scanne...

BPM Analyzer Calculates the BPM of Your Music, Adds Tags [Downloads]

Jun 18, 2009 2:00 PM

Windows/Mac OS X: Free application BPM Analyzer determines the beats per minute (BPM) of any MP3 on your computer, then automatically updates the ID3 tags with the BPM info—perfect for finding work...

Simulate Office Presence with Skype and VNC [Remote Control]

Jun 18, 2009 1:30 PM

Former cubicle jockey Jonathon Wilson now works from home, but it's almost exactly as if he's at his desk at the office. In the comments of my recent article on working remotely, Jonathon explains...

FindABetterBank Finds a Bank that Suits Your Needs [Saving Money]

Jun 18, 2009 8:30 AM

Are you getting the most out of your bank? Web site FindABetterBank lets you select the features you want in a bank, then gives you a list of banks that most closely fill your needs. When using the...

Hands On with iPhone 3.0's Best New Features [Screenshot Tour]

Jun 17, 2009 5:10 PM

The iPhone 3.0 software update hit servers a few hours ago, and we spent our afternoon playing with every new feature we could find. Step inside for a look at our favorite new iPhone 3.0 features. ...

Jonathan Coulton on Making Songs and Geeking Out [Interviews]

Jun 17, 2009 4:30 PM

Jonathan Coulton makes the transition from suit-and-tie Visual Basic programmer to geek hero/songwriter seem entirely natural. We asked the writer of Portal's theme song, Re: Your Brains, and other...

Remains of the Day: Microsoft Security Essentials (aka Morro) Looks Promising Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jun 17, 2009 4:00 PM

We get a closer look at Microsoft Security Essentials (the pre-beta anti-malware app), Quicken cuts a deal with jilted Microsoft Money users, and iPod touch users will have to pry their wallets ope...

Aviary Falcon Offers Fast Image Editing in Your Browser [Image Editing]

Jun 17, 2009 3:30 PM

We've profiled image editors like previously mentioned Picnik and Phoenix, and while none have stolen industry leader Adobe Photoshop's thunder, it's still nice to have options. Today we're adding ...

Windows 7 Creates New Folders With a Hotkey [Windows 7]

Jun 17, 2009 3:00 PM

Good news, keyboard-shortcut lovers! Windows 7 finally includes the ability to add new folders from the keyboard with a shortcut key combination. To create a new folder, simply press Ctrl+Shift+N w...

How to Strategically Cut Your Healthcare Bill [Saving Money]

Jun 17, 2009 2:00 PM

Millions of Americans go without healthcare because of the associated expenses. But the dismal economic climate has also made it increasingly difficult for even the insured to pay up. Fortunately, ...

FBackup Makes Backing Up Application Data Simpler [Downloads]

Jun 17, 2009 1:00 PM

Windows only: Freeware backup software FBackup includes special plugins for most popular applications—so you don't have to worry about which files to backup anymore, it's all handled for you. FBack...

Hidden Book-Edge Map Maintains Your Cred [Travel Tip]

Jun 17, 2009 12:30 PM

Ever needed to take a quick look at a subway map but don't want to out yourself as a tourist who doesn't know his way around? This brilliant Moleskine map hack demonstrates how to check your map bu...

Focus Faster by Preparing Next Tasks Before Breaks [Productivity]

Jun 17, 2009 12:00 PM

It's easy to avoid losing steam and wasting time getting back into your workflow. Taking just a bit of time to prep next tasks before a calming break makes it so. Photo by Brittany Culver. Never ta...

Apply Simple Fitness Rules to Get in Shape [Fitness]

Jun 17, 2009 11:30 AM

Whether you purchase expensive workout equipment or opt for the more economical no-equipment route, the fact remains that you still have to exercise to get in shape. Productivity weblog Zen Habits ...

StandaloneStack is an Awesome File Browsing Widget [Downloads]

Jun 17, 2009 11:00 AM

Windows only: We've already shown you how you can browse through files from the Stacks widget in the upcoming Snow Leopard release—but you can get that feature right now on your Windows PC. We've m...

iPhone 3.0 Update Available for Download [Downloads]

Jun 17, 2009 10:20 AM

Plug in your iPhone and smash the Update button in iTunes to grab yourself the latest and greatest update to iPhone 3.0, complete with copy-and-paste, MMS, search, push notifications, and more. AT&...

HeatMapper Helps You Create a Detailed Signal Strength Map [Downloads]

Jun 17, 2009 10:00 AM

Windows only: HeatMapper is a really novel way to map out the signal strength of your wireless network. Armed with a wireless laptop, you can get specifics on signal strength, security issues, and ...

Hands On with Mac OS X Snow Leopard (Developer Preview) [Mac OS X]

Jun 17, 2009 9:00 AM

The upgrade to Mac OS X Snow Leopard will cost $29 for current Leopard users and won't include many new features—so will it be worth the trouble? We got our hot little hands on the developer previe...

Convert Your Earbuds with Over-the-Ear Wraps [Clever Uses]

Jun 17, 2009 8:40 AM

If you find yourself on the occasional jog wishing your earbuds fastened a little more securely to your ears, reader Yasmeen writes in with her clever solution for making your own quick-and-dirty e...

Mumbles Brings (More) Growl-Like Notifications to Linux [Downloads]

Jun 17, 2009 8:05 AM

Linux: Ubuntu 9.04 introduced a set of upper-corner notifications similar to Growl, but they lack for customization in both appearance and usability. Mumbles aims to bring a true Growl-like experie...

Gmail Improves Contact Importing, Syncing Options [Contacts]

Jun 17, 2009 7:10 AM

It already made its way into Google's stand-alone Contacts tool, but now Gmail supports a few extra fields that apps like Outlook and Apple Mail try to bring over (like birthdays and web sites), an...

Fast Duplicate File Finder Finds Your File Dupes [Downloads]

Jun 17, 2009 6:30 AM

Windows only: A little sloppy file keeping can lead to a lot of duplicate and space-hogging files. Dig up all your dupes with the speedy Fast Duplicate File Finder. You can scan local, external, fl...

Make a Quick, Spicy Sauce for Last-Minute Dinners [Food]

Jun 17, 2009 6:00 AM

If you lack for foodie friends, you might not have heard all about sriracha, a pan-Asian chili sauce that's potent but not too spicy. One blogger suggests a quick tweak that makes it more mellow an...

Firefox 3.5 Upgrades to Release Candidate for Beta Testers [Updates]

Jun 17, 2009 5:30 AM

If you're already running the latest build of Firefox's 3.5 beta, you'll be able to upgrade sometime today to a release candidate version Mozilla considers "stable for daily browsing." Direct downl...

TweetDeck Adds Multi-Column iPhone Client, Account Syncing [Downloads]

Jun 17, 2009 4:00 AM

Windows/Mac/Linux/iPhone: TweetDeck, the Twitter client that helps cut through social noise, has unleashed a clever version of its popular multi-column app for iPhones, as well as made it easy to s...

Lifehacker Pack 2009: Our List of Essential Free Mac Downloads [Downloads]

Jun 16, 2009 4:30 PM

We've featured countless apps or all sorts over the years, but if you just want a quick look at the best free downloads for your Mac, this post's for you. This is the 2009 Lifehacker Pack for Mac O...

Remains of the Day: Augmented Reality in Your Pocket Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jun 16, 2009 4:00 PM

We get a sneak peek at Microsoft's free anti-malware app, Morro, a new mobile phone app aims to augment reality with a cameraphone-based HUD, and Facebook outgrows MySpace. Exclusive: Microsoft's n...

Hive Five Winner for Best Recipe Manager: Paper [Hive Five Followup]

Jun 16, 2009 3:30 PM

Last week's Hive Five demonstrates that no matter how packed with technology our homes and lives become, some things are best done the traditional way. Edging out all of its digital competitors by...

How to Make A Quality Duct Tape Wallet [DIY]

Jun 16, 2009 3:00 PM

Wallets made with duct tape are a dime-a-dozen (we've covered them once or twice before). But since times are tough, and they also make for functional alternatives to traditional wallets, this late...

Master the Art of Web Commuting [Telecommuting]

Jun 16, 2009 2:00 PM

If you're lucky enough that—even occasionally—you can telecommute to your job (though web commute seems more accurate these days), you've no doubt learned that working away from the office comes wi...

Interview Your Predecessor to Successfully Tackle New Assignments [Career]

Jun 16, 2009 1:30 PM

Whether you've recently received a promotion or—given the economic climate—your employer has asked you to assume more responsibilities, chances are someone was doing the work before you. Smooth the...

Nexus Dock Has Leopard-Style Eye-Candy Effects [Downloads]

Jun 16, 2009 1:00 PM

Windows only: Free application WinStep Nexus Dock boasts just about every feature you'd expect from a dock, including widgets, mouse-over effects, skins, drag-and-drop, and even support for Vista A...

Quickly Navigate Your Calendar to Find the Day of any Given Date [Windows Tip]

Jun 16, 2009 12:30 PM

Ever wonder what day of the week your 40th birthday will land, even if it's some 12 years out? Turns out Windows 7 and Vista's handy system tray calendar makes navigating future and past dates a br...

The Skybox Office [Featured Workspace]

Jun 16, 2009 12:00 PM

Pare your office down to the essentials, make the most of the surfaces you have, and pair it all with a sweeping city view. That's how one Lifehacker reader rolls in their home office. Rephlektiv h...

Build a No-Slip Phone Dock and Charger for $5 [DIY]

Jun 16, 2009 11:30 AM

Yesterday's simple guide to turning old CDs into an iPod dock inspired reader longbourne to write in with his own DIY phone/iPod dock and charging station, and we're impressed. All you need to pull...

Iotop Tells You What Process is Grinding Your Hard Drive [Downloads]

Jun 16, 2009 11:00 AM

Linux only: If you've ever wondered what is thrashing your hard drive but can't figure out which process it is, you can use the iotop utility to help. The iotop utility works the same as the top co...

Boku Lets You Purchase Virtual Goods via Cell Phone [Cell Phones]

Jun 16, 2009 10:30 AM

We've previously covered services like TextPayMe (since bought by Amazon) and PayPalMobile that let you make purchases using your cell phone. Today we see another called Boku, a mobile payment ser...

Dry-Clean-Only Clothes You Can Wash at Home [Clothes]

Jun 16, 2009 8:00 AM

Your finer clothing's tags may tell you otherwise, but you could be saving money by cleaning certain items at home. A veteran dry cleaner helpfully explain what does and doesn't need the plastic ba...

Lifehacker's Firefox Add-On Packs [Firefox Extensions]

Jun 15, 2009 5:00 PM

It used to be a pain to hunt down your favorite extensions every time you reinstall Firefox. Mozilla's recently launched Collections make it easy, so we've assembled a few easy-to-install collectio...

When's the Right Time to Buy New Products? [Ask The Readers]

Jun 15, 2009 4:30 PM

Whether it's the iPhone 3GS or the latest browser download, new products claiming to Change Everything are a dime a dozen. So should you become an early adopter or wait on the next shinier version ...

Remains of the Day: Firefox vs. Safari Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jun 15, 2009 4:00 PM

Apple announces $9 Snow Leopard updates for some, YouTube lets you choose what Hulu-like ads it plays, and a Mozilla employee sets the record straight over what browsers are actually gaining ground...

MediaMonkey Updates, Improves Performance, Adds Full-Text Search [Updates]

Jun 15, 2009 3:30 PM

Windows only: Popular iTunes-alternative MediaMonkey updates to version 3.1 today, bringing a giant list of fixes and improvements that include friendlier full-text search, iPod Shuffle 3G support,...

Netalyzr Determines Your Network Health [Networking]

Jun 15, 2009 3:00 PM

Beta web application Netalyzr is a free tool that analyzes your network for possible problems—large and small—helping you determine your overall network health. As soon as you start the test (and a...

Solar Charging USB Hub Recharges Gadgets with the Power of the Sun [Stuff We Like]

Jun 15, 2009 2:00 PM

We've seen our fair share of DIY solar-powered chargers and even some leg-powered ones, but if you're not big into doing-it-yourself, Brando's USB Solar Charging 4-Port Hub might be up your alley. ...

Secret Registry Hack Customizes Windows 7 Logon "Button Set" [Windows 7]

Jun 15, 2009 1:00 PM

Rafael Rivera, the same expert Windows hacker that figured out how to customize your Windows 7 logon background, finds another hack that changes the UI to look better with darker background images....

Avoid The "Hedonic Treadmill" Trap If You Want to Be Happy [Happiness]

Jun 15, 2009 12:30 PM

We recently offered tips on finding happiness in your work as well as how to find the environment where you thrive. New reports also suggest that happiness is related to your intrinsic versus extri...

Lightweight First Impression Puts the Focus on Your Photos [Downloads]

Jun 15, 2009 12:05 PM

Windows only: First Impression is free and minimal image viewer with a focus on maximizing the space used for viewing your images by doing away with command bars and buttons. Photo by freemind, bac...

Speed Up Your SMS Communiqués with Number Codes [SMS Hacks]

Jun 15, 2009 11:30 AM

We've highlighted two different tools designed to help you decipher those kids' crazy SMS lingo, but reader David writes in suggesting N11 numbers work great as simple SMS timesavers. Photo by Pixe...

Turn Old CDs Into a DIY iPod Dock [DIY]

Jun 15, 2009 11:00 AM

Got a pile of old, scratched-up coasters that you don't really need anymore? You can repurpose them into a dock for your iPod, iPhone, or other audio player. The Geeky Gadgets blog walks you throug...

Save Money by Organizing Before Purchasing Organizational Tools [Organization]

Jun 15, 2009 10:00 AM

Next time you're fired up over getting your space organized don't rush out to buy all the bins, boxes, and tools you think you'll need. Attack the mess first to save money and time. Photo by Gilgon...

Fit Odd-Sized Objects on Your Keyring or Carabiner [Clever Uses]

Jun 15, 2009 9:45 AM

Ever tried outfitting your keyring or your heavy-duty carabiner with an unfriendly-sized object but just couldn't find a good way to make it happen? Reader Jeremie writes in with a simple solution....

SKTimeStamp Adjusts File Creation Dates [Downloads]

Jun 15, 2009 9:00 AM

Windows only: Have you ever told a little white lie about when you started working on a project, hoping nobody would notice that the file timestamps disagree? SKTimeStamp helps you lie more effecti...

Hawkscope Navigates Your Hard Drive Through a Drill-Down Menu [Downloads]

Jun 15, 2009 8:30 AM

Windows/Mac/Linux: Navigating through your hard drive contents can be slow and tedious at times, requiring double-click after double-click as your drill through your filesystem. Hawkscope addresses...

Google Voice May Be Testing Number Portability [Rumors]

Jun 15, 2009 8:00 AM

TechCrunch's Michael Arrington writes that a "very small number of people" are testing out phone number porting to Google's semi-new phone management system, Google Voice (which we toured in its cl...

Boxqueue Bookmarklet Saves Videos for Later Boxee Watching [Bookmarklets]

Jun 15, 2009 7:00 AM

Media center Boxee lets you access a lot of web video sources, but what about that clip your friend emailed you earlier today? Boxqueue is a bookmarklet/webapp combo that feeds bookmarked clips int...

Maximize Your Money at Resale Stores [Frugality]

Jun 15, 2009 6:30 AM

Buying from a thrift store or resale shop doesn't have to be moth-ball-scented trip down the horrible fashions of yesteryear. Maximize your dollar by choosing the right shop and the right time. Pho...

Google Calendar Gadgets Popping Up on Some Accounts [Gadgets]

Jun 15, 2009 6:00 AM

By random luck, or with a little Firefox tweak, Google Calendar users might find a few useful "Gadgets" on the right side of their calendar pages, offering coutdown timers, time zone tracking, and ...

Mac4Lin Gives Linux Desktops the Complete Mac Look [Downloads]

Jun 15, 2009 5:30 AM

Linux: Mac4Lin, a package of skins, wallpapers, icons, and interface refinements that brings a completist Mac look to Linux with an automated installation, has reached the 1.0 stage with an impress...

Hunch Answers Questions Based on Your Personality [Decision-making]

Jun 15, 2009 4:30 AM

"It depends" can be a frustrating answer when you're looking for solid, dependable answers. Decision engine Hunch, however, tries to make your personality count and offer relevant choices for shopp...

Food Week Roundup: The Best of in Delicious Bites [Eat To Live]

Jun 14, 2009 4:00 PM

Food Week is coming to a close, and what a culinary adventure it's been. We laughed, we cried (cutting onions!), and after testing the best and worst, this Lifehacker editor swore off fast food for...

PowerResizer Brings Windows 7's Window Sizing to All [Downloads]

Jun 14, 2009 3:00 PM

Windows only: If you haven't made the leap to Windows 7 but you're envious of its awesome window docking and resizing features, grab PowerResizer to bring them to your current version of Windows. P...

Ask The Commenters Roundup [Hive Mind]

Jun 14, 2009 2:30 PM

I'm struggling with breakfast. What would you recommend for some protein-rich meals to start my day?How do you deal with tagging your media when it falls in multiple genres?Whenever I build a compu...

Turn a Square of Cloth into a Multi-Purpose Bag [Clever Uses]

Jun 14, 2009 2:00 PM

Furoshiki is the traditional Japanese art of folding cloth to serve a variety of functions. If some of our previous coverage of Furoshiki left you scratching your head, this video might just get yo...

Optimize Your New HDTV [HDTV]

Jun 14, 2009 1:00 PM

Whether you purchased your HDTV yesterday or last year, there's a big chance you just plugged it in and fired it up. Tweak your HDTV for better viewing quality. Photo by blakespot. While HDTV has a...

Turn a Place Mat into a Low-Profile Netbook Cover [DIY]

Jun 14, 2009 12:00 PM

Keeping a low profile is smart when you're carrying trendy or expensive gadgets. Place mats, for example, can be fitted into a snug and inconspicuous cover for your netbook. Jimmy, an IKEAhacker re...

Set Up a High Speed Photography Studio in Your Garage [Photography]

Jun 13, 2009 4:00 PM

Many a photography enthusiast has assumed the equipment necessary is far too expensive for quality high speed photography captures. A high speed capture studio on the cheap can be had with this han...

Tame Your Counter Clutter by Creating Homes for Your Belongings [Clutter]

Jun 13, 2009 3:00 PM

Even in a neat and organized home, expansive counters, desks, and dressers beg for things to be placed on them. Tame your counter clutter with these tricks. Photo by lesliepear. Productivity/minima...

This Weeks' Top Downloads [Download Roundup]

Jun 13, 2009 2:30 PM

Lifehacker - Safari 4 Leaves Beta, Calls Itself "World's Fastest Browser" - Safari 4 (Windows/Mac)Apple's Safari 4 web browser left beta today, boasting itself as "the world's fastest web browser."...

Recycle a Cardboard Tube into Fabric Napkin Rings [DIY]

Jun 13, 2009 2:00 PM

The cardboard tube inside rolls of Saran Wrap and aluminum foil is particularly sturdy and well-suited for craft projects. Turn one of those sturdy tubes into attractive napkin holders with this tu...

Neighborhood Fruit Helps You Share Your Garden's Bounty [Eat To Live]

Jun 13, 2009 1:00 PM

Free community web site Neighborhood Fruit helps green thumbs swap the excess food from their garden with other locals in their community. Neighborhood Fruit was founded to cut down on wasted produ...

WinCDEmu Integrates Image Mounting into Windows Explorer [Downloads]

Jun 13, 2009 12:00 PM

Windows only: WinCDEmu makes it easy to quickly mount and access the contents of CD and DVD image files you've extracted or downloaded. Once installed, WinCDEmu adds an entry to your right-click co...

Top 10 How-to Cooking Videos [Lifehacker Top 10]

Jun 13, 2009 9:00 AM

Cooking isn't a skill you can pick up through reading alone. Watch chefs, enthusiastic home cooks, and even a surprise celebrity guest demonstrate cooking skills everyone can use in this roundup of...

Make an Ultra-Minimalist Table Lamp [DIY]

Jun 13, 2009 8:00 AM

If you're looking for an ultra-minimalist table lamp that requires no more effort than just screwing the bulb in, this ingenious little lamp is for you. Sean Regan crafted quite a creative lamp fro...

The Lifehacker Cookbook [Eat To Live]

Jun 12, 2009 5:00 PM

Our favorite recipes, like our favorite software, save you time, offer tons of customization, pull off professional-level performance at home, and produce brag-worthy results. Here's a convenient c...

Google Wave Questions and Answers [Google Wave]

Jun 12, 2009 4:30 PM

After whinging loudly about not having access to the Google Wave preview, Santa GOOG dropped me an invite. Last night I held a Wave Q&A on Twitter; here are the results, complete with screenshots. ...

This Week's Most Popular Posts [Highlights]

Jun 12, 2009 4:00 PM

The future of technology blows our minds, we outfit our kitchens with the essentials, browsers battle it out for speed supremacy, and we highlight our favorite Google Wave features. Upcoming Tech ...

Find the Environment Where You Thrive [Happiness]

Jun 12, 2009 3:00 PM

Many factors impact your quality of life. According to actor and comedian Patton Oswalt, knowing your ideal environment type—city, desert, mountains, plains, or beach—is an important part of findin...

Repurpose Empty Bleach Bottles as Dumbbells [Exercise]

Jun 12, 2009 2:30 PM

Earlier this week we suggested you could save money with no-equipment exercises, but that's not the only way to workout without burning a hole through your pocketbook. Common household items such a...

Learn to Season Your Cast-Iron Skillet [Eat To Live]

Jun 12, 2009 2:00 PM

When we showed your our five must-have kitchen tools and asked for yours, the classic cast-iron skillet ranked high on your list. The catch to cast iron: You've got to know how to properly season i...

The Starlight Desktop [Featured Desktop]

Jun 12, 2009 1:00 PM

Reader rykennedyan's desktop combines a beautiful wallpaper with a full set of launchers and tools integrated into a taskbar at the bottom of the screen. The customization comes in two flavors—one ...

Find the Best Tasting Burgers at Fast Food and Restaurant Chains [Eat To Live]

Jun 12, 2009 12:00 PM

Zagat's Fast Food Survey for 2009 has been published. If you're looking for taste above all else, skip right over our Best/Worst health-centric reviews of McDonald's and Wendy's and jump right into...

A Beginner's Guide to Image Sharpening [Image Editing]

Jun 12, 2009 11:30 AM

Ideally all of your digital photos would turn out crisp and clear every time; unfortunately that's not always the case. For those times they don't, this beginner's guide to sharpening your images i...

Save Time With Excel's Double-Click Tricks [Excel Tip]

Jun 12, 2009 11:00 AM

If you have to deal with boring spreadsheets on a daily basis, every tiny little trick that saves you time is worth it—and the Pointy Haired Dilbert blog runs down a whole list of useful tricks. Th...

How to Freeze Apples, Peaches, Plums, and 16 Other Fruits [Eat To Live]

Jun 12, 2009 10:30 AM

Earlier this week, we showed you how to purée your fruit for a quick berry lemonade. If you want to save your fruit for the long-haul, weblog TipNut's extensive guide to preparing 19 various fruits...

WizeHive Offers Simple Collaboration [Collaboration]

Jun 12, 2009 10:00 AM

If you're looking for a feature-rich project management tool, WizeHive offers a broad range of tools to make planning, managing, and sharing your projects easier. WizeHive makes it easy to organize...

Gather 'Round the Water Cooler; Your Open Thread Awaits [Open Thread]

Jun 12, 2009 9:30 AM

You've been forced to enjoy nature's beauty from a sliver of that window you can just see from your cubicle all week, but the weekend's almost here. Before you head to the great outdoors, step insi...

ViGlance Converts the Vanilla Taskbar into a Windows 7-like Superbar [Downloads]

Jun 12, 2009 9:00 AM

Windows only: If you've been holding out for the official release of Windows 7 but want to get your hands on that superbar, ViGlance is the one-step answer. Once installed and running, your taskbar...

Convert Your Extra Closet into a Mini Wine Cellar [Eat To Live]

Jun 12, 2009 8:35 AM

Got an spare closet and an affinity for good wine? An industrious user at DIY web site Instructables details how he turned his extra closet into a mini wine cellar. Before I started sketching out w...

Moovida Media Center is a Simplified Big-Screen Player [Downloads]

Jun 12, 2009 8:10 AM

Windows/Linux: Elisa, the clean, straightforward media center we previously toured, has grown into something else—namely Moovida, a similar but more advanced and TV-focused media center. Take a loo...

Start a Fire with a Cellphone Battery [Video Demonstration]

Jun 12, 2009 7:00 AM

It's entirely likely that a modern geek would bring an emergency cellphone on a camping trip, but forget matches or a lighter. If there's some steel wool handy, that cellphone's battery can start a...

Say Goodbye to Analog Broadcasts: Your Last Minute Guide [Digital TV]

Jun 12, 2009 6:30 AM

Feet have been dragged and dates have been changed, but the death knell is finally ringing for analog television. If you've dragged your feet too, check out the crash course inside. Photo by Future...

What's Your Current Web Browser of Choice? [Browser Wars]

Jun 11, 2009 2:00 PM

Chrome's in 2.0 on Windows and available on Mac and Linux; Apple's beaming with pride over Safari 4; Opera's still innovating with Opera 10; and we're all eagerly awaiting Firefox 3.5. With all the...

Must-Have Utensils for the Minimalist Kitchen [Eat To Live]

Jun 11, 2009 1:30 PM

We recently rounded up our five must-have tools for any kitchen, but if you're short on space and want a minimalist take, weblog Unclutterer offers up their own key kitchen utensils. Photo by la fa...

Google Finally Lets You Disable SearchWiki [Google]

Jun 11, 2009 1:00 PM

We've already shown you how to use a Greasemonkey script to prevent the Google Search Wiki buttons from cluttering up your search results—but now Google has finally added an option to the search pr...

The Quad Monitor Alcove [Featured Workspace]

Jun 11, 2009 12:00 PM

We're fairly certain that such high tech offerings have never been housed in such a soothingly rustic alcove. Multiple monitors, lots of computing power, and a flexible ergonomic desk make for quit...

Make Fresh-Baked Bread in Five Minutes [Eat To Live]

Jun 11, 2009 11:30 AM

Can you spare five minutes each day? That's all you'll need to make fresh-baked bread with this recipe and method. We've shown you that homemade bread can be cheap, delicious, and easy to make, esp...

Yip Adds Notifications to Web Applications [Downloads]

Jun 11, 2009 11:00 AM

Firefox only (Win/Mac/Linux): Firefox extension Yip adds notification support for web applications, even adding native Growl support for Mac users. Adding the notifications to your browser is easy ...

Firefox 3.0.11 Update Improves Stability, Fixes Extension Errors [Updates]

Jun 11, 2009 10:45 AM

Mozilla has released Firefox 3.0.11 to servers, adding your run-of-the-mill security and stability fixes and fixing up a bug that had prevented some extensions from working properly. If you prefer ...

Get Better Information from Your Doctor by Setting the Agenda [Health]

Jun 11, 2009 10:30 AM

Effectively communicating your medical condition to your doctor is of paramount importance when it comes to getting properly diagnosed and treated. The New York Times offers several tips for improv...

Gadget and Gear Deals of the Day [Dealhacker]

Jun 11, 2009 10:00 AM

Cheap computers, HDTVs, and deeply discounted bluetooth headsets: Today's deal roundup has a dash of everything electronic. Computer Gear! Asus EEE Top Intel Atom All-in-One Desktop w/ 15.6in Tou...

Windows 7 May Run Better than You Think on Older Hardware [Operating Systems]

Jun 11, 2009 9:30 AM

Noting that Snow Leopard will support Intel Macs only—leaving out PowerPC computers built just over three years ago—PC World got curious about how their old hardware might stand up to Windows 7. To...

Switch Power Management Plans With a Hotkey [Windows Tip]

Jun 11, 2009 9:00 AM

Have you ever wanted to quickly switch from High Performance to Power Saver mode to save some battery life? With a quick command line in a shortcut, you can do it with a keystroke. Over at the How-...

Get Tastier Results by Salting Your Meat at the Right Time [Eat To Live]

Jun 11, 2009 8:45 AM

Many people plan their meals just enough ahead that they don't have time to season their meat until right before it hits the skillet. Many pros swear that for the best results, you season a day ahe...

Picasa Web Adds Advanced Search, Creative Comments Filter [Image Search]

Jun 11, 2009 8:00 AM

Picasa Web Albums, Google's image sharing service, has added advanced options for searching, making it easier to find just the size and orientation of photo you want, as well as opening the doors t...

Household Objects That Shape Hamburger Patties [Eat To Live]

Jun 11, 2009 7:00 AM

Grilled hamburgers turn out better when they're shaped by hand, but it's no small feat to turn pounds of ground meat into semi-consistent patties. Slashfood recommends reaching for a few of these c...

LiberKey Installs 200+ Portable Applications [Downloads]

Jun 11, 2009 6:30 AM

If you read over our guide on turning spare thumb drives into feature packed giveaway drives and you wished there was a huge pack of portable software you could just download, this is it. While we ...

CopyPasteCharacter.com Makes Special Characters Easy to Paste [Keyboard Shortcuts]

Jun 11, 2009 6:00 AM

If you switch between systems frequently, or just have a lousy memory for special character codes, CopyPasteCharacter.com is an ingenious little page that automatically copies special characters yo...

Lifehacker Speed Tests: Safari 4, Chrome 2, and More [Performance Tests]

Jun 11, 2009 4:30 AM

Safari, Chrome, and Internet Explorer all reached new final versions of recently, while Firefox and Opera pushed their own web browsers into almost-there betas. We pulled out the digital stopwatch ...

Best and Worst Fast Food: Wendy's Edition [Eat To Live]

Jun 10, 2009 5:00 PM

Earlier this week we shared the healthiest and unhealthiest food at McDonald's with you. Our team of fast food testers has recovered, and now it's time to focus our lens on Wendy's—our readers' fav...

Remains of the Day: Firefox 3.5 Does Crazy Things with Video Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jun 10, 2009 4:00 PM

iPhones are expensive, Firefox 3.5 has some really cool video tricks up its sleeve, and you spend more money when you don't see the dollar sign. Total Cost of Ownership: iPhone 3G S versus Palm Pre...

Create a Flash Diffuser Using An Empty Cigarette Packet [MacGyver Tip]

Jun 10, 2009 3:30 PM

The right flash can make or break your shot. Unfortunately, not all built-in flashes are created equal. DIY web site Instructables demonstrates how to create a worthy on-the-spot flash diffuser usi...

Save Money at The Farmer's Market by Shopping Late [Eat To Live]

Jun 10, 2009 3:00 PM

Farmer's Markets are a terrific weekend activity. Many shoppers rush to get there early in an attempt to score the best finds, but the best deals may come to those who sleep in. Photo by alltrain43...

Make a Quick and Dirty Sun Visor "Tripod" with Hair Bands [MacGyver Tip]

Jun 10, 2009 2:00 PM

We've shown you how to mount a camera on your bike and construct a DIY camera mount for your car, but Flickr's Heather Champ details her own dead-simple-but-effective method for mounting a camera i...

Permanently Disable the OS X Bouncing Dock Icon Effect [Mac Tip]

Jun 10, 2009 1:00 PM

Have you ever been busy getting work done when a random Dock icon starts bouncing up and down, begging for your attention? The Switching To Mac blog writes up how to completely disable the often di...

Gmail Mobile Gets Faster Auto-Complete, Keyboard Shortcuts [Gmail]

Jun 10, 2009 12:30 PM

The Official Google Mobile Blog has announced a couple of small but cool updates to the Gmail Mobile webapp for iPhone and Android users, namely faster address auto-complete and keyboard shortcut s...

Make Your Brown Bag Lunch More Appealing [Eat To Live]

Jun 10, 2009 12:00 PM

Packing your lunch is more economical and almost always healthier than eating out. Overcome the brown bag blahs with this guide to making your packed lunch more appealing. Photo by chanchan22. Dit...

Meta-iPod Cleans and Repairs Your iTunes Library [Downloads]

Jun 10, 2009 11:30 AM

Windows only: The bigger your iTunes library, the more difficult it is to locate and fix problems that arise, whether you're faced with ratings gone awry, missing or duplicate tracks, or missing al...

Turn Old Plastic Bags Into a DIY Laptop Sleeve [DIY]

Jun 10, 2009 11:00 AM

If you've got a ton of plastic shopping bags laying around and the inclination to roll up your sleeves you can turn them into a DIY carrying case for your laptop. The wikiHow guide walks through cr...

The Google Wave Highlight Reel [Video Tour]

Jun 10, 2009 10:30 AM

We haven't been invited to try out Google Wave (yet? pretty please Mister Google?), but based on the 80-minute demonstration video, we're jazzed about it. Don't have 80 minutes? These eight 30-60 s...

Snooth Helps You Find Better Wines [Eat To Live]

Jun 10, 2009 10:00 AM

Snooth is a search engine and social network for wine lovers covering everything from wine reviews and rankings to vineyard and varietal information. If you're at all interested in wine, beyond jus...

Upcoming Tech That Will Rock Your World [Upgrades]

Jun 10, 2009 9:00 AM

Major announcements from Google, Microsoft, and Apple in the last few weeks have techies flipping out about the awesomeness coming to our browsers, pockets, and desktops in the very near future. S...

Google Quick Search Box Leaves Beta, Smooths out Edges [Downloads]

Jun 10, 2009 8:50 AM

Mac OS X only: Google's Quick Search Box—brought to us by the developer of the much beloved Quicksilver—has officially left beta, meaning the search-and-launch tool is ready for full public consump...

Massive Language Filter Reduces Some Gmail Spam [Gmail Tip]

Jun 10, 2009 8:10 AM

The good news: One intrepid blogger offers up a massive cut-and-paste Gmail filter operator that corrals and archives non-English messages. The bad news: It only works when spammers are semi-honest...

Mozilla Updates Firefox Add-Ons Site with Collections [Firefox Extensions]

Jun 10, 2009 7:30 AM

Wouldn't it be nice if you could click one link and have all your favorite add-ons automatically installed on a new copy of Firefox? Mozilla makes it so with Collections, the newest feature of a re...

Hive Five Winner for Best Alternative File Copier: TeraCopy [Hive Five Followup]

Jun 9, 2009 2:30 PM

Thanks to its easy shell integration and a set of features and user interface that are just complicated enough to get the job done without becoming a dashboard of options and toggles, TeraCopy swep...

DIY Forearm Helper Lights Illuminate Your Tinkering [DIY]

Jun 9, 2009 2:00 PM

If you're a die-hard tinkerer, you know that often what you need more than any fancy tool is a good light source to aid you when you're performing a delicate operation. These DIY forearm lights aim...

Text Area Resizer & Mover Fixes Too-Small Comment Boxes [Downloads]

Jun 9, 2009 1:00 PM

Firefox only (Win/Mac/Linux): Firefox extension Text Area Resizer & Mover does just what the name implies—but with a powerful set of options to tweak the controls however you would like. Once insta...

Fedora 11 Released and Ready for Download [Downloads]

Jun 9, 2009 12:30 PM

The popular Linux distribution Fedora (you know, the one that isn't Ubuntu) has just released a new major version, Fedora 11, around six-and-a-half months after the release of Fedora 10. The change...

The DIY Built-In Corner Desk [Featured Workspace]

Jun 9, 2009 12:00 PM

If there is a recurring theme among our featured workspaces, it's that something done right is usually done yourself. Today's featured workspace joins the long line of custom office work we've high...

Fotopedia Creates a Wikipedia-Inspired Online Photo Encyclopedia [Downloads]

Jun 9, 2009 11:30 AM

Windows/Mac OS X: Parts Flickr and Wikipedia, photo site and desktop application Fotopedia lets users create and upload topic-driven collaborative web albums complete with Google Maps information, ...

Nomad.NET is a Powerful, Tabbed File Manager [Downloads]

Jun 9, 2009 11:00 AM

Windows only: Nomad.NET is a powerful alternative file manager complete with breadcrumbs, thumbnails, integration with explorer plugins—and even support for multiple tabs. Using Nomad.NET requires ...

Wolfram Alpha Releases First Broad Updates, Improves Linguistic Capabilities and More [Wolfram Alpha]

Jun 9, 2009 10:30 AM

We recently took a first look at Wolfram Alpha's "computational knowledge engine." Now Wolfram has announced its first series of updates aiming to improve the already impressive search engine's cap...

Gadget and Gear Deals of the Day [Dealhacker]

Jun 9, 2009 10:00 AM

Discounted HDTVs, cheap monitors, and even MacBooks with fire-sale pricing, are the order of the day. Consider your pocketbook forewarned. Geek Gear! Apple MacBook Air with 64GB Solid State Drive...

What You DO Get in Mac OS X Snow Leopard [Mac OS X]

Jun 9, 2009 9:30 AM

Mac owners can get Snow Leopard this fall for a modest $29, a full $100 less than previous OS X updates. Why is that? Well, while Snow Leopard's under-the-hood enhancements are plentiful, there are...

Five Must-Have Tools for Any Kitchen [Eat To Live]

Jun 9, 2009 9:00 AM

It's all too easy to get seriously excited about expanding your kitchen repertoire—and seriously in debt buying for that kitchen. Here are five kitchen-related things you really need and how to use...

The Web's Most Dangerous Search Terms [Malware]

Jun 9, 2009 8:30 AM

Many people use the "I don't search for warez or porn" defense when it comes to avoiding malicious software and links online. It turns out that the most dangerous search terms are often much more b...

Facebook Purity Removes Eye-Gouging Quiz Updates [User Scripts]

Jun 9, 2009 8:10 AM

You really don't care which Arrested Development character or classic car your friends and other Facebook acquaintaces come up with, or how well they did in five-question quizzes, but the "Hide" fu...

PdaNet Tethers Android Phones to Laptops with Ease [Downloads]

Jun 9, 2009 7:05 AM

Android/Windows: PdaNet makes the software that makes iPhone-to-laptop tethering kind of easy. They've now released an Android app that's even easier to install, hook up, and use to get a net conne...

Futz Puts Your To-Do List in Your Browser's Address Bar [Tasks]

Jun 9, 2009 6:30 AM

One of the barriers to adopting a new tool in your workflow is ease of use. Futz lets you add tasks, reminders, and more right from your browser's address bar. After you sign up for a an account wi...

Use a "Slash" to Find Work While Unemployed [Career]

Jun 9, 2009 6:00 AM

Career writer Marci Alboher added a "slash" title (as in "writer/speaker/writing coach") to business cards and email signature, and saw new coaching work gradually roll in. She suggests other ways ...

Make Your Own Ginger Ale [Eat To Live]

Jun 9, 2009 5:30 AM

The flat kind is good for a sour stomach, but freshly made ginger ale is a tasty, warm-weather, mixed-drink-ready treat. Here's how to brew your own. Actually, you aren't "brewing" anything in the ...

Firefox 3.5 "Preview" Available with an Update Check [Firefox]

Jun 9, 2009 4:00 AM

You can't grab it directly, but Mozilla is releasing a "Preview" of its long-awaited Firefox 3.5 release. Download Firefox 3.5 Beta 4 and hit the Help->Check for Updates menu, and you'll move up to...

Best and Worst Fast Food: McDonald's Edition [Eat To Live]

Jun 8, 2009 5:00 PM

No matter how well you plan, every day can't be an ultra-healthy, bring-your-own-lunch-to-work day. But just because you're eating at a fast food place doesn't mean all bets are off. Get to know yo...

Remains of the Day: iPhone 3GS, Snow Leopard, and Other WWDC Announcements Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jun 8, 2009 4:00 PM

Today was a busy one for Apple in San Francisco. In addition to releasing Safari 4 and announcing the release date and upgrade price of Snow Leopard, we saw a new iPhone, new hardware, and all kind...

Purée and Freeze Extra Fruit for Quick Berry Lemonade [Eat To Live]

Jun 8, 2009 3:00 PM

If there's an over-abundance of fresh fruit in your area, you can always stock up and freeze it for later—but if you purée it before freezing you can use it for a quick berry lemonade. Photo by Web...

Know the Answers to These Questions Before Your Job Interview [Job Search]

Jun 8, 2009 2:10 PM

If you've gone on more than one job interview, you know you can count on hearing many of the same questions at each. Make sure you've got these 10 answers down pat before you head out the door to y...

New Bar Codes Designed to Help Avoid Expired Foods [Eat To Live]

Jun 8, 2009 1:30 PM

The New York Times wrote recently about new GS1 DataBars that are making their way to supermarkets and stores near you. According to the article, the bar codes will offer shoppers a better way to s...

Safari 4 Leaves Beta, Calls Itself "World's Fastest Browser" [Downloads]

Jun 8, 2009 1:00 PM

Windows/Mac OS X: Apple's Safari 4 web browser left beta today, boasting itself as "the world's fastest web browser." Not much has changed from Safari 4 since we took you on a hands on look at Safa...

3Banana Keep Notes Tidy with Hash Tags [Notes]

Jun 8, 2009 12:00 PM

If you're looking for a simple way to take, store, and share notes in the cloud, 3Banana makes organizing your notes easy with notes based on in-text hashtags. You can sign up for an account at 3Ba...

Table of Condiments Tells You When to Toss the Mayo [Eat To Live]

Jun 8, 2009 11:00 AM

If you've ever wondered whether a bottle of salad dressing or a jar of mayonnaise is still good, the Table of Condiments might be able to help. I don't know about you, but every other week we go th...

Snow Leopard Releases in September, $29 Upgrade from Leopard [Snow Leopard]

Jun 8, 2009 10:55 AM

Earlier today we covered rumored pricing for Windows 7 upgrades; now, live from Apple's WWDC event, it looks like we've got an official upgrade price and rough release date for Snow Leopard, Apple'...

Livekick Searches and Finds Local Concerts and Tickets [Notifications]

Jun 8, 2009 10:30 AM

Keeping tabs on when your favorite bands will go on tour can be time intensive, especially if you're fond of many groups. Music site Livekick will do the legwork for you. After you sign up (just en...

Save Money with No-Equipment Exercises [Habits]

Jun 8, 2009 10:00 AM

The basements of American home are veritable graveyards for exercise equipment. Avoid post-purchase elliptical machine guilt with more minimalist exercise routines. Photo by Lulu. Many people use e...

Gizmodo Liveblogs Apple's Live Developer Event [IPhone]

Jun 8, 2009 9:59 AM

Interested in what's coming out of Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference today (like a new iPhone and other yet-to-be-confirmed possibilities)? Head over to Gizmodo's liveblog of the event for t...

Best Buy's Upgrade Pricing for Windows 7: Free, $50, $100 Depending on Your Situation [Rumors]

Jun 8, 2009 9:30 AM

According to an internal memo from computer super-store Best Buy (found by tech blog Engadget), consumers who purchase a new computer after June 26th will qualify for a free upgrade to Windows 7 wh...

Maximize Windows Vertically with a Double-Click in Windows 7 [Windows 7 Tip]

Jun 8, 2009 9:00 AM

There's been plenty of buzz about Windows 7's great new Aero Snap feature—and reader John makes it better with a tip to maximize windows vertically with nothing more than a double-click. We've alre...

Transmission 1.7 Update Fixes Memory Leaks, Improves Web-Based Remote Control [Updates]

Jun 8, 2009 8:30 AM

Mac OS X/Linux only: The popular BitTorrent application Transmission updated to version 1.70 a couple of days ago, then quickly released 1.71 today. The 1.70 release introduced several small but wo...

Wordnik Shows What the Web Knows About Words [Dictionary]

Jun 8, 2009 8:00 AM

Dictionaries and their online counterparts can give you the straight-up meaning, and maybe sentence context, of a word you're fuzzy on. The Wordnik site wants to show you all the conversations, pic...

Store Brand vs. Name Brand—When to Go Cheap [Eat To Live]

Jun 8, 2009 7:00 AM

From cookies to Parmesan cheese, a wealth of store-brand alternatives are available at your grocery store. How can you tell when reaching down one shelf might be worth it? Check the ingredients and...

NasBackup Makes Incremental Backups Easy [Downloads]

Jun 8, 2009 6:30 AM

Windows only: NasBackup is an easy to use interface for the powerful rsync backup utility. You can use NasBackup right out of the box and easily schedule backups from your machine to another machin...

Make the Palm Pre Archive Instead of Delete Gmail Messages [Gmail Tip]

Jun 8, 2009 6:00 AM

As with the iPhone, the just-released Palm Pre can sync up with a Gmail account, but doesn't offer a native Archive button. With a familiar settings work-around, your Pre can start thinking like a ...

Opera 9.7 Beta Brings Turbo Mode to Windows Mobile Phones [Downloads]

Jun 8, 2009 5:30 AM

Windows Mobile: Opera's released an early, partially-featured beta of its Mobile browser that brings the server-side browsing speed-ups of Opera Turbo to touchscreen phones. Our phone-happy compatr...

Welcome to Food Week [Announcements]

Jun 8, 2009 5:00 AM

Summer's upon us, and while for many of us that's an invitation to abandon the stove for the grill, we suggest making this summer a renaissance for your full range of culinary chops. Welcome to Foo...

Five Best Alternative File Copiers [Hive Five]

Jun 7, 2009 9:00 AM

If you do any serious file copying on a Windows system, you'll quickly discover that there are substantial limitations to the default file copier. Ease your file copying frustrations with these fiv...

Desk Topmost Floats Your Desktop On Top [Downloads]

Jun 7, 2009 8:00 AM

Windows only: When you need to access your desktop, it's just a quick WIN+D away, right? Sure, if you don't mind stuffing everything back into the taskbar. Desk Topmost pulls up your desktop for qu...

This Week's Top Downloads [Download Roundup]

Jun 6, 2009 5:00 PM

Lifehacker - Lifehacker Pack 2009: Our List of Essential Free Windows Downloads - Lifehacker Pack 2009 (Windows)We feature downloads of all kinds every day at Lifehacker. Today, however, we're bund...

Load Your Wii Games from a Hard Disk, Part II [Weekend Project]

Jun 6, 2009 4:00 PM

Last week we shared a great hack to let you back up and play your Wii games from an external hard drive. That hack has been made easier by eliminating the need for a Wii downgrade. Why would you wa...

Turn an Altoid Tin into a Mini Toolbox [Crafts]

Jun 6, 2009 3:00 PM

You may not be able to fit a hammer in this Altoids tin turned toolbox, but for loose ends around the workshop it's the perfect lilliputian size. Brenda, writing for mom-centric blog AlphaMom, comb...

Be More Photogenic by Forgetting About the Camera [Photography]

Jun 6, 2009 2:00 PM

When the camera comes out, a lot of people instinctively declare that they look awful in pictures. Learn how to be more photogenic and put your best face forward. Photo by D Sharon Pruitt. Not ever...

Organize and Host a Frugal Block Party [Entertaining]

Jun 6, 2009 1:00 PM

Block parties are a summertime staple in many neighborhoods. Host one without breaking the bank by following these money saving tips. Photo by kweezy mcG. Block parties are a great way to take a br...

Psykopaint Adds Striking Paint Effects to Your Photos [Image Editing]

Jun 6, 2009 12:00 PM

If you have a photo that could stand for a little artistic flair, Psykopaint is a feature-rich, web-based virtual painting tool. Source image by freebird. Psykopaint is definitely not a traditional...

Top 10 Wallpaper Tools & Tweaks [Lifehacker Top 10]

Jun 6, 2009 9:00 AM

A good wallpaper provides a pleasant backdrop to productivity. A great wallpaper changes your whole computer experience. See some of the best image sources, software, and usability tweaks we've com...

PulpTunes Offers Dead Simple iTunes Streaming [Downloads]

Jun 6, 2009 8:00 AM

Windows/Mac/Linux: Streaming your iTunes collection doesn't sound like an easy task, but PulpTunes makes putting your music library on the web a two-click affair. When we first showed you how to st...

Remains of the Day: Boxee for Windows Drops June 23 Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jun 5, 2009 3:00 PM

Boxee opens its alpha release to all Windows users later this month, Bing may have already ousted Yahoo for the number two search spot, and the classic time-waster Tetris turns 25. Boxee for Windo...

Jiffle Shares Your Availability More Effectively [Scheduling]

Jun 5, 2009 2:00 PM

Jiffle is a scheduling tool which seeks to put an end to the back and forth deliberations that proceed a properly scheduled meeting. Plug in your availability and let people request a slot. Jiffle ...

The Minimalist OS X Desktop [Featured Desktop]

Jun 5, 2009 1:00 PM

Reader нawk's desktop is a blend of a simple wallpaper and nicely placed system stats—yielding a clean, minimalist look that gives you the information you want without a lot of clutter. The desktop...

Hide Your Mac Menu Bar and Dock for a Cleaner Desktop [Mac OS X Tip]

Jun 5, 2009 12:00 PM

Unlike the Windows system tray, the Mac menu bar provides few options for customizing it to your liking. Here's how to hide your menu bar to free up an extra 20 pixels of precious space and create ...

Book with Low-Fare Carriers to Maximize Leg Room [Air Travel Tip]

Jun 5, 2009 11:30 AM

Earlier today we asked if you'll be taking a summer vacation. If the answer is yes and your destination of choice requires some air travel, consider booking with a low-fare carrier to get the most ...

Create a Log to Keep Track of Your Job Search [Job Search]

Jun 5, 2009 11:00 AM

If you've submitted more resumes to more places than you can possibly remember, it's time to start keeping a log of where and when you've applied to each job. Keeping a log is simple enough—you can...

Repair Site iFixit Launches Gadget Teardown Guides [Tutorials]

Jun 5, 2009 10:30 AM

We've mentioned web site iFixit's detailed step-by-step tutorials for performing various DIY repairs on your Mac and iPod. Now iFixit has launched a helpful reference tool for your gadget hacks and...

Ditch Crunches for Push Ups and Save Your Back [Fitness]

Jun 5, 2009 10:00 AM

A thousand crunches a day is the path to washboard abs right? More like the path to debilitating back pain. Photo by Army.mil. Regarded by most people as the secret to a sleek midsection, tradition...

Grab an Iced Tea and Let's Talk in the Open Thread [Open Thread]

Jun 5, 2009 9:30 AM

It's time for our weekly open comment thread, so step inside to engage in discussion with some the best commenters on the 'net. Photo by trieu88. If you've never participated before, the open threa...

Taskbar Overlord Tweaks the Windows 7 Taskbar [Downloads]

Jun 5, 2009 9:00 AM

Windows 7 only: Reader Jay wanted the Windows 7 taskbar to work more efficiently—so he rolled up his sleeves and figured out how to enable middle-clicking to close applications. Normally when you m...

Score a Free Doughnut Today [Dealhacker]

Jun 5, 2009 8:45 AM

June 5th—the first Friday in June—is National Doughnut Day. Participating doughnut shops across the country are giving away free doughnuts to mark the occasion. Krispy Kreme is giving away a free d...

Are You Taking a Summer Vacation? [Reader Poll]

Jun 5, 2009 8:30 AM

U.S. workers are notorious for not taking all their vacation days in a year—especially considering how few we get compared to other countries. Now that summer's nearly upon us, we're curious if you...

Mint Integrates with My Yahoo Start Pages [Money]

Jun 5, 2009 8:00 AM

Mint.com, the free budgeting and financial tracking web application, just made it easier to skim your monetary health every morning by offering widgets for My Yahoo start pages. That's pretty uniqu...

Saving Desk Space with Serious Magnets [Magnets]

Jun 5, 2009 7:00 AM

Inspired by our roundup of 10 great magnet hacks, one vertical-thinking Lifehacker reader combined 10 seriously strong neodymium magnets and two Altoids tins to tack his desk-cluttering accessories...

SimilarSites Helps You Find Related Sites [Search Engines]

Jun 5, 2009 6:30 AM

Take the work out of finding sites related to the one you're browsing. SimilarSites is a user-ranked search engine designed to return a list of the most similar web sites. Plug in a web site at Sim...

TextPlus Sends Group iPhone Text Messages for Free [Downloads]

Jun 5, 2009 6:05 AM

iPhone/iPod touch: TextPlus isn't the only free SMS app in the App Store, but it is unique for having landscape typing, group messaging with chat-room-style threading, and, most notably, being free...

Choose a Legal, Pronouncable, Catchy Business Name [Startups]

Jun 5, 2009 5:30 AM

Compared to finding the perfect business name, a business plan can almost seem easy. How do you pin down a name that sticks in minds, doesn't tread in copycat realms, and yet sounds respectable? Re...

Chromium Releases Official Mac, Linux Browser Alphas [Downloads]

Jun 5, 2009 4:00 AM

Mac/Linux: We've already seen unofficial Mac and Linux builds of the Google Chrome browser's open-source base, but now the Chromium team is throwing them out for real—even if they're also saying "D...

Best Alternative File Copier? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]

Jun 4, 2009 5:00 PM

Let's be candid. The default file copier in Windows is so bad, one can only assume it was actually built to be so horribly inadequate and frustrating. Luckily, better alternatives are out there. Th...

Remains of the Day: Presidential Speeches via SMS Digest Edition [For What It's Worth]

Jun 4, 2009 4:00 PM

New iPod clickwheels may feature multi-touch controls, America.gov sends out live SMS updates of Obama speeches, and Consumer Reports makes for a best buy of a grocery list. Welcome to the Preside...

Google Street View Introduces Double-Click "Pancake" Navigation [Google Maps]

Jun 4, 2009 3:30 PM

As many users of Google Street View can attest, repeatedly clicking the forward and backward arrows makes for a less-than-smooth navigation experience. Today Google addressed this issue by introd...

PicoPlay Is a Lightweight, Minimalist Audio Player [Downloads]

Jun 4, 2009 3:00 PM

Mac OS X only: Free application PicoPlay is a barebones music player for OS X that plugs into your iTunes library and playlists for quick access to your tunes with low resource requirements. That's...

TOSBack Monitors Terms of Service Changes to Google, Facebook, and 42 Others [Fine Print]

Jun 4, 2009 2:00 PM

Facebook's new terms of service brought to light the serious privacy concerns that changes to user agreements can bring about. Web site TOSBack monitors 44 web sites, including YouTube, Facebook, a...

Use the High-Quality Windows 7 Device Icons Elsewhere [Windows 7]

Jun 4, 2009 1:00 PM

Windows 7 includes flashy, high-resolution icons for almost everything—even the specific devices you have attached. Blogger Long Zheng figured out where those icons are stored, so you can use them ...

Knot Reference Wallet Card Keeps Your Knot Knowledge Fresh [Printables]

Jun 4, 2009 12:00 PM

Being well versed in knots beyond the simple granny knot is extremely handy, but if you don't use your knowledge of knot craft with regularity it's easy to forget. This handy card will help. At Pro...

Create and Share Custom Themes in Windows 7 [Windows 7 Tip]

Jun 4, 2009 11:30 AM

Windows 7 comes bundled with tons of beautiful and free themes, but if you'd like to make your own custom themes beyond the defaults—and even share them with friends—Windows 7's got you covered. Mi...

iSwitchw Finds Windows As You Type [Downloads]

Jun 4, 2009 11:00 AM

Windows only: iSwitchw filters through a list of open windows as you type—with a semi-transparent dialog accessible by simply pressing the Caps Lock key. To install the script, you'll need to creat...

Would You Pay for Hulu? [Reader Poll]

Jun 4, 2009 10:30 AM

Web site DailyFinance reports that Hulu may some day soon begin charging for their popular video-streaming service—but will anyone pay for it? After interviewing News Corp's chief digital officer J...

Gadget and Gear Deals of the Day [Dealhacker]

Jun 4, 2009 10:17 AM

What goes good with discounted laptops and wide screen monitors? Free donuts! Geek Gear! Lenovo IdeaPad Y550 15.6" LED Backlit Laptop with Dual Core Processor for $449 + Free Shipping (Regular Pr...

Microsoft Rolls Out Bing Travel [Search]

Jun 4, 2009 9:30 AM

On the heels of launching search engine Bing and its accompanying mobile site, Microsoft today rolled out its latest vertical: Bing Travel. The site combines elements from Microsoft-owned travel si...

Tab Sidebar Brings Opera-Style Visual Tabs to Firefox [Downloads]

Jun 4, 2009 9:00 AM

Firefox only (Win/Mac/Linux): Love the visual tabs in the new Opera 10 Beta but can't leave your beloved Firefox? The Killer Tech Tips blog points out that there's already a Firefox add-on for that...

Notify Mee Sends an Email When a Downed Site Is Working Again [Annoyances]

Jun 4, 2009 8:30 AM

Server crashes, site maintenance, and traffic surges are among the reasons why your favorite site may be down. Regardless of origin, all you're left with is a broken link. Notify Mee can help. Whil...

Stop Writing Mid-Sentence to Ward Off Writer's Block [Writing Tips]

Jun 4, 2009 8:00 AM

Finding yourself only occasionally inspired to write things down and get your word work done? One writer, by way of a Hemingway quote, found that stopping mid-sentence left her mental engine primed...

CC:Betty Adds Search, Threaded Reply Views [Email Apps]

Jun 4, 2009 7:00 AM

CC:Betty, the email and attachment organizer we previously suggested as a kinda-sorta Sandy replacement, has made a host of organizational changes. There's now integrated search and attachment view...

MouseZoom Enlarges Text and Shows Color Values [Downloads]

Jun 4, 2009 6:30 AM

Windows only: MouseZoom is a tiny portable tool that functions both as a screen magnifier and a color picker. Whether you've been looking for a detailed color picker or you're just looking for a wa...

The Simple Power of a Roth IRA [Investing]

Jun 4, 2009 6:00 AM

Like gutter cleaning or coin rolling, Roth IRAs are one of those things we should be learning about and using, but feels like a chore. Robert Brokamp persuades us that IRA investments are easier an...

Food Combos More Nutritious Together than Separate [Food]

Jun 4, 2009 5:30 AM

Certain foods just go together, like red meats and rosemary, garlic and fish, and oatmeal and orange juice. Men's Health suggests those pairings and others exist for a reason—your body wants more o...

Motivate Yourself to Achieve Goals by Putting Them Online [Motivation]

Jun 3, 2009 12:30 PM

The year's almost half over, and many of our New Year's resolutions have already fallen by the wayside. If you have a difficult time sticking to your goals, weblog Web Worker Daily suggests success...

Use the Bottom of a Water Bottle as a Juicer [MacGyver Tip]

Jun 3, 2009 12:00 PM

If you're short a proper citrus juicer but have a large water bottle handy, you can use the bottom of the water bottle as a simple juicer. Larger water bottles have a more pronounced punt—the cone ...

What Mobile Browser Do You Use? [Reader Poll]

Jun 3, 2009 11:30 AM

Popular desktop competitors like Internet Explorer and Firefox hardly make a dent in the mobile browsing market. Instead, Opera and Safari are the mobile browsers vying neck-and-neck for the top sp...

Use Caps Lock for Hand-Friendly Text Navigation [Downloads]

Jun 3, 2009 11:00 AM

After we showed you how to disable the Caps Lock key, reader Philipp wrote in with his unbelievably geeky use for the otherwise pointless key—by using it to help navigate while editing text. Photo ...

Binder Clips as DIY Emergency Cuff Links [Clever Uses]

Jun 3, 2009 10:30 AM

It's a formal event; you've got your shoes shined, your pants and jacket pressed, and you're ready to wow the crowd with your dapper get-up. There's just one problem: You forgot the cuff links. Wha...

One Simple Move Helps De-Stress Your Next Move [Moving]

Jun 3, 2009 10:00 AM

Moving can be quite a stressful affair. Stay on top of your next move with the free calendar, lists, and reminders at One Simple Move. You could replicate some of the features in One Simple Move yo...

Windows 7 Versus Mac OS X Leopard: The Feature-by-Feature Showdown [Lifehacker Faceoff]

Jun 3, 2009 9:00 AM

Now that we know Windows 7 will go on sale October 22nd and the feature-complete release candidate is available as a free download, it's time to put it through its paces: as compared to the current...

MultiScape Spans a Single Image Across Multiple Desktops with Ease [Downloads]

Jun 3, 2009 8:40 AM

Mac OS X only: We love dressing up our desktops with multi-monitor wallpapers, but if you're a Mac user, getting one image to span multiple desktops is a pain. Free application MultiScape makes it ...

Long-Term Talking Can Cause "Cell Phone Elbow" [Ergonomics]

Jun 3, 2009 8:00 AM

You may not have heard of cubital tunnel syndrome, but you can probably imagine what causes "cell phone elbow." Doctors compare keeping your elbow bent for long periods of time on cell calls to "st...

Bing Mobile Formats Search Results for Your Phone [Search]

Jun 3, 2009 7:00 AM

Bing, Microsoft's re-launched search flagship, is now available in a mobile flavor, bringing location-specific results for movie showtimes, shopping, and other stuff to your phone screens. It also ...

KillCopy Speeds Up Disk Transfers and Securely Deletes Files [Downloads]

Jun 3, 2009 6:30 AM

Windows only: It's no secret that the default copy handler in Windows is miserably inadequate. KillCopy runs circles around the default handler with tons of customizable options including a secure ...

DropBoxee Loads Drop.io Files into Boxee [Media Center]

Jun 3, 2009 6:00 AM

Want to load up to 100MB of video, audio, or pictures into a Boxee media center without any file copying or configuration? DropBoxee, a new Boxee app, grabs and plays just about any media from a dr...

Make a DIY iPhone Stylus for Precision, Greasy Fingers [DIY Creations]

Jun 3, 2009 5:30 AM

The iPhone and iPod touch are meant to be, well, touched. But when you need acute accuracy for your next New Yorker cover, or if you just finished some nachos, a cheap, easy to build stylus might f...

Opera 10 Beta Adds "Turbo Mode," Visual Tabs [Downloads]

Jun 3, 2009 4:15 AM

Windows/Mac/Linux: A new beta of the speedy, innovative Opera web browser is available for download, bringing a visual, expandable tab bar and tab previews, server-side compression for slow connect...

Clean Your Laptop to Keep It Running Smooth and Cool [Cleaning]

Jun 2, 2009 5:00 PM

Taking time out to evacuate your PC's dust bunnies is a must for keeping your computer running in tip-top shape. If you're not the desktop sort, DIY site Instructables details how to banish dust fr...