Blog Profile / Lifehacker
| URL : | http://lifehacker.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Lifestyle / Productivity | |
| Posts on Regator: | 33834 | |
| Posts / Week: | 122.6 | |
| Archived Since: | March 6, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Sharing files through Dropbox just got faster: Just right-click any file in your Dropbox folder and
Sharing files through Dropbox just got faster: Just right-click any file in your Dropbox folder and select "Share Dropbox Link" to automatically copy the link to your clipboard, without having to visit the site or open a menu. You may need to restart Dropbox to get it, but it's available now. [The Dropbox Blog] Read more...
Convert Pandora Stations to Spotify Playlists with a Chrome Extension
Chrome: If you're a frequent Pandora user who also likes Spotify, you know that it kind of stinks you can't get the two services working together. Pandora to Spotify Playlist Converter is an extension that makes this more possible by bringing your Pandora likes and radio stations into Spotify. Read more...
This Infographic Guides You to Healthy, Tasty Baking Substitutions
Whether you're trying to cut down on white flour or sugar, or you're just looking for some creative substitutions for better baking, this guide from our friends at Greatist will help you cut the sugar, wheat, or even the fat from your baked goods if you want to. Read more...
Why You Should Drink Beer for Big Ideas, Coffee to Get Them Done
I didn’t know what I was going to write about today. When this happens, normally I grab a coffee to help get the ideas flowing, but for the last few days in Montreal, no one’s been allowed to drink the water due to a bacteria leakage. This also means: no coffee. So instead, I grabbed the next best thing to help me get going: a beer. Read more...
SpotOn.It Adds Events from Sites You Visit to Your Google Calendar
Chrome: If you've ever looked at an neighborhood calendar and meant to go to an event, or visited a website for a convention or concert but forgot to plan for it, SpotOn.It for Chrome can help. The app intelligently searches sites you visit for events listed, and can add them to your Google Calendar with one click. Read more...
The Poke Test, Using a Fork to Flip, and Other Steak-Cooking Myths
You've probably heard some of these steak cooking tips before: Use the finger test to see if a steak is done. Only flip your steak once. Let it rest at room temperature before cooking. According to The Food Lab's J Kenji Lopez-Alt, these—among others—are steak cooking myths that need to go away once and for all. Read more...
Microsoft Unveils Microsoft Office Mobile for iPhone
iOS: Microsoft Office Mobile for Office 365 is Microsoft's Office client for iOS, and it's available now in the iTunes App Store. It's Microsoft's first Office product for iOS, and while right now it's iPhone only, if you have an Office 365 subscription, it's worth a download. Read more...
Earbits Offers Fast, Completely Free Streaming Music
Web/Android: With all the talk of streaming music services vying for your headphone time, it's easy to overlook some of the ones that are simple, fun, and pump out a stream of good, interesting music when you fire them up. Earbits is one of those services, and it's available for Android and the web, completely free. Read more...
Clever Uses for Facebook Graph Search
It's been several months since Facebook introduced Graph Search, and if you have it, you may be wondering what it's good for. The short answer: A lot of things! Here are some clever ways to make use of Graph Search if you already have it, and some reasons to sign up to get it if you don't have it already. Read more...
Apple's Surfing and Easter Party, Voice Commands, and Government Spies
This week on the podcast we're talking about all of Apple's big announcements, the unseen beauty of voice commands, and government spies. We're also answering your questions about downgrading an iPhone, calling a coworker out on his or her BS, and common MacBook Wi-Fi issues. Read more...
Use an Acorn Cap to Whistle for Help if You Get Lost in the Woods
When out in the woods alone, or if you get separated from a group, it helps to have an acorn cap available. If you need to call for help (or just attention), redditor prater77 explains a simple technique you can use to create a very loud whistle. Read more...
Feeling fatigued during the day? Start with a sleep study.
Great discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you may have missed. Check out these discussions and add your own thoughts to make them even more wonderful! Read more...
Best Grill?
The summer grilling season is heating up, and if you're thinking about a cookout for the upcoming July 4th holiday, you might be shopping around for a new grill. Alternatively, you may still be in love with the one you used on Memorial Day. Whichever you are, we want to know which backyard grills you think are the best in class. Read more...
My Great American Staycation: How a Weeklong Family Getaway Cost $500
One of the best vacations my family ever had was the one we never took. Two years ago we were saving for a down payment and had a brand-new baby, so a lavish beach holiday was not in the cards. But rather than lament our lack of a getaway, we doubled down on the idea of staying put and had ourselves a five-star staycation. Read more...
Your Ideal Job Might Not Be a Full-Time Job
When finding a job, the general assumption is that full-time is better than part time. If you're making enough money, though, that may not be the case. Read more...
We're doing the Ask Lifehacker podcast live right now.
We're doing the Ask Lifehacker podcast live right now. Come watch us and ask a question. We'll answer as many as we have time for. Read more...
Slow Feeds Finds Those RSS Items That Got Lost in the Mix
iOS: RSS readers have a nasty habit of favoring the new and overwhelming feeds that don't update as often as others. Slow Feeds solves that problem. Read more...
Show Us Your First Cell Phone
Maybe you started your cell phone life with a fully capable smartphone or maybe it was something just a touch older. No matter what you think of cell phones past now, at one point they were the shiniest new toys on the block. What was your first? Read more...
The Best Uses for Your Local Library (That Aren't Just Books)
In ancient times, there were buildings in local communities that contain a collection of books that people could borrow for free. You may not realize it, but that tradition continues today, but they have a lot more than books. Read more...
Wallaby Tells You the Best Credit Card to Use Wherever You're Shopping
Android/iOS/Web: Swiping the wrong credit card could mean missing out on valuable rewards, points, or cash back. Wallaby makes sure that doesn't happen to you by telling you which card in your wallet is the best one to use, for any location you're shopping or dining at. Read more...