It’s a line of argument that Gerry Harvey completely denuded of credibility: allegedly the main reason shoppers buy online is that the lack of GST on online purchases under $1000 makes them che...
People like speed. People like 4G. According to Telstra, 400,000 devices are now connecting to its 4G network, which currently incorporates 1,000 base stations. That’s good news for Telstra sha...
There are lots of inexpensive ways to hang up your bike, most of them involving floor-to-ceiling contraptions. This DIY bike hanger is a simple pair of hooks made from old handlebars you screw into t...
We recently told you about Mozilla’s new Webmaker projects that teach you how to code, and the first one is ready for a test drive right now. Thimble is an easy to use, in-browser HTML editor t...
Can’t make it along to one of our upcoming Lifehacker meetups? As promised, we’ve still got something for you. Over the next four weeks, we’ll be giving away a Nokia Lumia 710 Windo...
Panorama 360 Camera for free on iOS, Chinese Checkers HD for free on iPad, Unlock with WiFi discounted on Android, Quick Shot on sale for Windows Phone 7, plus more in today’s app deals roundup...
While video conferencing offers a new alternative to actually getting together in person, sometimes meatspace meetings are the only way to go. We outline five key signs that face-to-face meetings are...
You might think that we live in a mobile device era, but many of the services delivered to our phones are still drawing on mainframe computing power. And that legacy doesn’t come cheap: a surve...
A new wave of Chrome OS devices, including the first Chrome OS desktop and revamped Chromebook hardware, were launched today. While Google’s announcement mentions that the Samsung machines will...
Windows/Mac/Linux: We’ve talked about how great Usenet is for sharing files, and hoq you can do a lot of advanced stuff with it — but if all you want is to download videos and watch them ...
Some 3.4 billion people — half the world’s population — live in cities, and that proportion is predicted to rise to three in five by 2030. While an obvious factor in keeping city po...
This adage surfaced on a Quora thread about simple statements that have changed people’s lives for the better, and it’s not surprising it rose to the top. It’s easy to go through yo...
Hate noisy PCs? So does Joe Golton, who set out with $6700 to see if an ordinary person with no technical know-how can buy an off-the-shelf system that’s also very quiet. Here’s what he l...
Lifehacker reader brandedman organised his home screen around 16 shortcuts — four per screen — along with a clean and unified look to tie it all together.
As part of today’s announcement that a new Chromebook and Chromebox are on the way, Ars Technica is also reporting that offline editing is finally coming to Google Docs in June.
We recently showed you Chrome OS’ new look complete with a desktop, a taskbar, and the ability to use multiple Chrome windows. Today Samsung and Google are releasing new hardware for the OS as ...
I used to be a lifehacking addict, and in some ways I still am. I have a perverse love of systems and efficiency: analysing, configuring, optmising, categorising, defining and parameter-setting. I lo...
Need more motivation to keep up with your exercise program? How about some actually valuable rewards, like gift cards, shopping discounts or charitable contributions? Earndit connects to popular fitn...
We’ve shared a lot of ways to automate the lights, doors and furniture of your home, but DIY weblog Mad Science has one of the cheapest, simplest home automation projects yet: turn anything on ...
Dear Lifehacker, I’ve been browsing Google News for a long time now, but my recommendations seem to have strayed over time to things that I’m not really interested in (not to mention a fe...
Paying off debt, increasing savings, reducing taxes, investing for the future — with so many different money management goals to work on, it can be hard knowing where to focus your energy. Mone...
This inexpensive DIY project makes starting or growing plants a whole lot easier by automatically keeping the soil at just the right moisture level. All you need is a two-litre plastic bottle and som...
If you’re anything like me, your phone buzzes all day long, alerting you to completely useless things like app updates, Facebook likes and chain emails from your grandma. Here’s how to ke...
If you’re the type to shave with a safety or straight razor, then you probably already know it’s best to keep the shaving cream warm for the most comfortable shave. The Art of Manliness p...
Chrome: Pig Toolbox is a Chrome extension that features a bunch of different functions all rolled into one simple extension. It includes mouse gestures, a collection of YouTube-related tools, an auto...
The reason most of us lose remote controls is because they don’t have a specific place to go. They might end up on a coffee table, an end table, or just slide behind the couch. Redditor actusua...
The default YouTube app on iPhone hasn’t received an update since it was originally released. In fact, the new, mobile version of YouTube is more feature-rich and faster than its app counterpar...
Android: Senti Wayk may be the last alarm clock you ever download, assuming you’re willing to pay $2 for it. The app wakes you gently with a tone that starts off quiet and gets louder, and it l...
You’ve had a long day at the office and you’re finally free. It’s tempting to go home, stuff some food in your mouth and do nothing for the rest of the night, but after work is prim...
There’s no shortage of ways to squeeze juice from a citrus fruit, but this one is pretty handy for getting the most juice out of key limes: use a garlic press. Half of a key lime fits in nicely...
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