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Best Tax Preparation Tool? [Hive Five Call For Contenders] -
03/12/2010 02:00 AM
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It's that give-it-to-the-government time of year again, and we want to hear about your favorite tools for making the taxman's sting a little less severe. More »
 
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Remains of the Day: The Inventor of the Cellphone Likes Android Edition [For What It's Worth] -
03/12/2010 01:00 AM
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Our favorite text expansion app for OS X updates, the latest build of Chromium adds Aero Peek support for tabs, and the inventor of the cellphone prefers Android. More »
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Use Two Computers to Keep Your Work and Home Life Totally Separate [Productivity] -
03/12/2010 12:00 AM
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It's hard for a lot of us to separate our work and home lives under the best of circumstances. When you work from home it's even more difficult, but blogger Pat Flynn found a method that works for him. More »
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Check the Status of Your Federal Tax Refund Online [Taxes] -
03/11/2010 11:45 PM
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Knowing that you're getting a federal tax refund is awesome, but the wait for it to land in your bank account or mailbox can be maddening. Finance blog Get Rich Slowly show us how to check the status of your refund anytime. More »
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Avoid Appearing Out of Touch in Interviews by Emphasizing the New [Interviews] -
03/11/2010 10:30 PM
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Having the experience of an industry veteran is great, but appearing old and out of touch during a job interview is not. Follow these guidelines to avoid looking like a dinosaur. More »
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Is it Legal to Record Phone Calls? [Ask Lifehacker] -
03/11/2010 10:00 PM
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Dear Lifehacker,
I get bad customer service from companies time and again over the phone, and I'd like to record these calls so I have proof. I've also heard this might be illegal—are there any legal problems associated with this? More »
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The Best Tools for Hacking Your Next Big Conference (Like SXSW) [Travel] -
03/11/2010 09:05 PM
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At last year's South by Southwest Interactive festival, I experienced shoulder burns, a perpetually dead laptop, frantic text messages, and very little sleep. This year, I'm planning on taking Lifehacker's own advice on travel tools and actually enjoying myself. Here's how. More »
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The Office of 38one [Featured Workspace] -
03/11/2010 09:00 PM
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We love seeing all the workspaces of Lifehacker readers, and a peek into a whole office is a special treat. Today's featured workspace is the offices of design studio 38one. More »
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X.minutes.at Sets Time Limits for Browsing Any Site, No Extension Required [Distraction] -
03/11/2010 08:30 PM
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Brilliant single-use web utility x.minutes.at puts a timed limit on any browser tab with ease. Got five minutes to browse Lifehacker but don't want to let that five minutes turn into 20? Visit http://5.minutes.at/lifehacker.com. Rinse and repeat for any site. More »
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Buy Older Leafy Greens to Get More Nutrients [Shopping] -
03/11/2010 08:00 PM
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There's an informal assumption that spinach and other leafy greens lose nutrients the longer they sit on grocery store shelves, and it's actually backwards. A plant physiologist in Texas says supermarket lighting actually boosts the vitamin content in your salad fixings. More »
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iPhone 4.0 to Integrate Multitasking this Summer? [Rumors] -
03/11/2010 07:30 PM
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Apple will include much-asked-for application multitasking functionality when they release the iPhone 4.0 update sometime this summer, according to all-things-Apple blog AppleInsider. Multitasking (more specifically, the ability to run third-party applications in the background) is one of those big pieces of functionality that separates the iPhone OS from Android, and while Apple's sort of worked around this problem with push notifications, there are instances when there's no substitute for multitasking. Fingers crossed that this one comes true. [AppleInsider via Gizmodo] More »
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Gadget and Gear Deals of the Day [Dealhacker] -
03/11/2010 07:00 PM
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Laptops, HDTVs, camcorders, and portable goodies of all sort await you in today's Dealhacker roundup. Come for the deals stay for the free St. Patrick's Day and Metal Month tunes. More »
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Mini Wide Fullscreens Gmail, Is Very Netbook Friendly [Downloads] -
03/11/2010 06:30 PM
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Firefox/Chrome: Small netbook screens make you really appreciate every last pixel on your device. The Mini Wide userscript for Gmail adds a "netbook mode" shortcut to Gmail that removes navigation and ads for a streamlined, netbook-friendly, message-focused view of your inbox. More »
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Where's Your Windows Taskbar? [Reader Poll] -
03/11/2010 06:00 PM
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We're regularly asked, "Where's the best place to stow the Windows taskbar?" and while the answer is a boring, "Whatever works best for you," Windows 7's taskbar certainly adds new factors to the decision. Reader Richard writes: More »
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FeelHome Gives Easy Remote Access to Your Files Across Platforms [Downloads] -
03/11/2010 05:30 PM
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Windows/Mac/Linux: If you would like to easily access, edit, and save files across multiple computers, free application FeelHome allows you to share files across operating systems and over the web. More »
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Brizzly for iPhone Streamlines and Improves Twitter [Downloads] -
03/11/2010 05:00 PM
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iPhone/iPod touch: Web-based Twitter client Brizzly is just like Twitter's web site, except better in every way. Brizzly's free iPhone app is a similar experience upgrade, with web-synced lists and muting, news and search tracking, easy photo uploads, and more. More »
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Launch Games and Emulator ROMs from Boxee [Games] -
03/11/2010 04:30 PM
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If Boxee is your main media interface, you don't have to shut it down to enjoy some old-school emulation gaming. A clever Launcher app, and some command line tweaking, lets you jump right into Zelda, Mario, and other ROMs. More »
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DoubleTwist Adds Podcasting to Its Device Syncing Powers [Updates] -
03/11/2010 04:00 PM
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Windows: doubleTwist makes for a convenient way of syncing your smartphone, camera, and other USB-plug-able gadgets, especially if you're not using Apple products. Now doubleTwist does a great job of finding and monitoring podcasts, and sending them where you want to listen. More »
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Clean Your Earbuds for Better Sound and Hygiene [Headphones] -
03/11/2010 03:30 PM
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After extended use your earbuds get pretty dirty—both on the microscopic and the visible "that came out of my ear?" level. This simple guide will help you defunk your earbuds to keep your eyes happy and the tunes clear. More »
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Use Foam Packing Peanuts to Hold a Nail, Secure a Screw [Clever Uses] -
03/11/2010 03:00 PM
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Order a lot of stuff online? You know what an infection foam packing peanuts can feel like in your house. Keep a few handfuls of the little buggers handy, though, for home projects that involve nails and screws. More »
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Future Hard Drive Upgrades Will Slow Down XP Users [Windows XP] -
03/11/2010 02:30 PM
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Windows XP is the most widely used operating system in the world, but users might be given a firm reason to upgrade soon. The BBC reports that, as hard drives upgrade to a new standard, XP users could see performance hits. More »
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Opera Mini 5 Beta Browses Speedily on Android [Downloads] -
03/11/2010 01:45 PM
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Android/Windows Mobile/BlackBerry: Opera's Mini browser isn't the same as its Turbo-sporting Mobile, but it's still got a neat start page, smart image controls, desktop syncing, and fast rendering. All of that has just landed in the Android Market. More »
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From the Tips Box: Application Shortcuts, Dry-Erase Planners, and Odor-Free Garbage [From The Tips Box] -
03/11/2010 02:00 AM
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Readers offer their best tips for making global application shortcuts in OS X, making easy, dry-erase weekly planners, and eliminating odor from your garbage can. More »
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Remains of the Day: The Best Jobs in America Edition [For What It's Worth] -
03/11/2010 01:00 AM
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Step inside for lessons from the life of Albert Einstein, more snazzy HTML5 demos, and an infographic look at the best jobs in America. More »
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Deep Water Bath Fills Your Tub to the Brim [Stuff We Like] -
03/11/2010 12:00 AM
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A luxurious soak in the bathtub is that much better when you can sink all the way up to your chin. Use Deep Water Bath to override the overflow valve and get extra inches of water in the tub. More »
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Twice-Monthly Half Mortgage Payments Might Save You Money [Personal Finance] -
03/10/2010 11:00 PM
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Some financial planners advise making two half payments on your mortgage each month instead of one full sum. The idea is that homeowners will save thousands of dollars over the years in interest payments. Does this idea hold water? More »
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Google Reader Play: Fullscreen Playback of Popular/Recommended Reader Items [Google Reader] -
03/10/2010 10:20 PM
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Google Reader Play is a new Reader feature that plays a slideshow of cool items from around the web based on the stories you star. It's like a 10-foot viewing experience for your newsreader. More »
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How to Skip Commercials in Windows 7 Media Center [Windows Media Center] -
03/10/2010 10:00 PM
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If you use Windows 7 Media Center to record TV, you'd probably prefer skipping commercials. After all, a big reason you record programs is to avoid commercials, right? Here's a fairly simple and free way to start skipping commercials in no time. More »
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Set Google Calendar Alerts to Gentle Reminder Mode for Less Intrusive Reminders [Google Calendar] -
03/10/2010 09:00 PM
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If you like calendar reminders but you'd like them a little less in-your-face, you can enable gentle reminders in Google Calendar to replace the reminder pop up. More »
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Kiwi Monitors Your Running Apps, Performs Actions Based on Their Status [Downloads] -
03/10/2010 08:30 PM
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Windows: Kiwi is a free utility that monitors any application and springs into action when that application meets any user-defined criteria within a set of basic rules—like restarting an application or emailing you when its memory use exceeds a pre-defined level. More »
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Keep Your Daily Momentum Going With a 10/15 Split [Work] -
03/10/2010 08:00 PM
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One of the toughest aspects of staying productive is overcoming the ups and downs of motivation. Spending 10 minutes getting organized in the morning, then 15 minutes again in the evening, can help even out your daily go-get-'em energy. More »
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HTML5 vs. Flash: HTML5 Isn't Always Better [Flash] -
03/10/2010 07:40 PM
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Flash has taken quite a beating lately by everyone from Apple (no Flash on iPad or iPhones) to YouTube (transitioning to HTML5 video) to users sick of security exploits and sluggish browsers. Everyone's looking for the silver bullet that kills Flash, but is HTML5 it? More »
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Headmagnet Generates Intelligent Flash Cards [Flashcards] -
03/10/2010 07:00 PM
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If you've been underwhelmed by the flash card and study aid sites you've found online, you'll definitely want to check out Headmagnet. Headmagnet records what you remember and quizzes you in the most efficient way. More »
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Get the Most from Your Point-and-Shoot Camera [Photography] -
03/10/2010 06:00 PM
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Just because you've got a relatively inexpensive point-and-shoot camera and not a $1500+ DSLR rig doesn't mean you can't take awesome photos. Here's a look at how you can elevate your regular old point-and-shoot shots to greatness. More »
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Use the Stock Theory of Decluttering to Clean Your House [Clutter] -
03/10/2010 05:30 PM
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We become invested in our junk, through the price we paid when we bought it and brought it home, and we're loathe to look at that as wasted money. Use the "Stock Theory of Decluttering" to help purge your junk. More »
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Google Maps Adds Bike-Friendly Directions and Trails [Google Maps] -
03/10/2010 05:00 PM
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It's long been one of Google Map's most requested features, and now it's here. Recreational cyclists and bike commuters alike can plot cycle-friendly routes, find trails, and avoid snarling traffic with Google Maps' Bicycle layer. More »
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Completely Erase Storage Drives for Security [Security] -
03/10/2010 04:30 PM
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No matter how you're getting rid of a computer or external drive, you want all your data removed from it, because identity thieves love laziness. MaximumPC details the best ways to wipe down a hard drive, SSD, or USB drive. More »
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Turn a Hoodie into an Improvised Laptop Bag [Clever Uses] -
03/10/2010 03:30 PM
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If you like getting the most use out of your possessions as possible, this guide will help you turn a hooded sweatshirt into a laptop bag, baby carrier, and more. More »
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Delicious Extension Synchronizes Bookmarks with Google Chrome [Downloads] -
03/10/2010 03:00 PM
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Chrome: If you've got a good stash of bookmarks tucked away in Delicious, you can keep on saving and tagging them, and even synchronize them with your browser bookmarks, using a new, beta Chrome extension. More »
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Run Windows Live Writer from a Thumb Drive [Portable Apps] -
03/10/2010 02:30 PM
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Windows Live Writer, pretty much our favorite Windows Live application, can be run from a thumb drive, and it can even incorporate all the settings and sites you've already set up on your existing Live Writer setup. More »
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