Blog Profile / Lifehacker Australia
| URL : | http://www.lifehacker.com.au | |
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| Filed Under: | Lifestyle / Productivity | |
| Posts on Regator: | 9078 | |
| Posts / Week: | 36.5 | |
| Archived Since: | August 9, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
Hacker Challenge: Can You Top This Guy’s Voice-Controlled Home?
In the above video, DIY hacker Doug Gregory shows off his voice-controlled home which was created using a Nexus 4 smartphone, a handful of plugins and some cheap Home Automation equipment. Can any of you lot match his tricks? More »
Briefly: Zeebox Lands On Android Tablets, Sony Opens Ebook Store, Pizza Compass App
Brief news items of note for Lifehacker readers including: zeebox TV companion app optimised for 10-inch Androids, Sony opens ebook store in Australia, Pizza compass app. More »
Show Pony Vs. Workhorse: How Important Are Laptop Aesthetics To You?
Once the sole domain of Apple, the “luxury laptop” market has really kicked off in recent years, with most major vendors offering über shiny high-end models that place maximum emphasis on style. But does anyone actually care about laptop aesthetics, or is portability, functionality and battery life all that matters? Discuss… More »
Video: Hands-On With Toshiba’s Deluxe Windows 8 Ultrabook “KIRA”
Today, we got our hands on the Toshiba KIRA, an “aspirational/luxury” Windows 8 touchscreen ultrabook that will retail for $1700. Boasting a “Pixel Pure” 13.3in touchscreen display with a native resolution of 2560×1440 pixels and a durable “honeycomb-structured” magnesium alloy chassis, the unit is clearly aimed at the fancy-pants demographic. More »
Visual Studio Updates Available As ISOs
Until recently, updates to Visual Studio have required a live net connection. However, Microsoft has announced that Visual Studio 2012 Update 2 has been released as an ISO image that can be downloaded and installed offline. Microsoft...Show More Summary
Ask LH: Can I Reject My Lease Because Of A Furniture Switch?
Dear Lifehacker, I am a frequent renter, currently searching for a new place. I recently viewed a property that was advertised as ‘Fully Furnished’. After seeing the property, I immediately said yes. It was furnished well and the decor was excellent. More »
Dinner Deal: Get Two Domino’s Pizzas For The Price Of One
Domino’s is currently offering a two-for-one offer on its large pizza range. The deal works on most pizza varieties, including the Traditional, Value, Chef’s Best and Chicken & Prawn range. Depending on what you order, you can potentially pick up two pizzas for under $10. More »
Lunchtime Deal: Get Two Domino’s Pizzas For The Price Of One
Domino’s is currently offering a two-for-one offer on its large pizza range. In other words, you can potentially pick up two pizzas for under $10. The deal also works on all pizzas, including the Traditional, Chef’s Best and Chicken & Prawn range. More »
Ask LH: How Can I Change Jobs And Keep Paying My Mortgage?
Dear Lifehacker, How can I go about getting a new job when I have a mortgage? It’s a very fine line, matching income to expenditure! I want a job that I enjoy (more than I do my current one, at least) but switching careers would probably mean a pay cut which would make meeting the mortgage repayments impossible. Show More Summary
Woolworths Mobile Launches Cheap UK Roaming Packs
If you’re planning a trip to the UK in the coming months, Woolworths has a limited-edition Mobile Global Roaming SIM card offer that’s worth checking out. The UK Lite Double Bundle Offer gives you 200MBs of data, 400 minutes of calls and 600 texts for $34, which isn’t too shabby. More »
Score Extra Perks From Your Phone Company
Coming off contract for your mobile phone and thinking of signing up again? You’re in a powerful position. Don’t just settle for the standard deal; now is the time to hit your provider up for extra perks and bargains. Here are some ideas for extras to request. More »
Windows Blue To Hit Public Beta
According to Julie Larson-Green, the head of Windows engineering, Windows Blue will be going into public beta in June 2013. That’s good news for anyone who’s been holding back on shifting from XP and trying to decide between Windows 7 and Windows 8 but hoping that Microsoft resolves the two-faced nature of the Windows 8 interface and legacy desktop.
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Which Accent Do You Dislike Being Accused Of Having?
It’s can be refreshing when you’re travelling to have someone recognise your accent, but pleasure can turn to offence if someone gets it wrong. If you want to upset a New Zealander, try suggesting they’re from Australia. More »
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Choosing A Virtualisation Platform
One of the tasks I’ve got on my to do list with a client is a P2V, physical to virtual, migration. The business has grown quickly and there are a number of key operational systems that are running on their own hardware.
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Strategic Planning for IT: Business Plans
Over the next four afternoons, we’re going to take a look what you need for your IT strategic plan so that it doesn’t end up as another ignored document that sucked up a bunch of valuable resources. The first stage is getting the business engaged. More »
Could Living On An Icebreaker Be The Solution To All Your Problems?
Sometimes life seems rotten and you just want to get away from it all. Spending two months on an Arctic icebreaker probably isn’t the best way to deal with your issues, but this time-lapse video does make the prospect alluring… More »
Briefly: Virgin Goes Regional, Video Game Dinosaurs, How Fast Will The Libs’ NBN Be?
Brief news items of note for Lifehacker readers including: Virgin Australia launches regional airline operation, RBA cuts interest rates, Top 15 video game dinosaurs. More »
Hungry Shopping Leads To High-Fat Buying
We all know that shopping on an empty stomach is bad for your wallet — but it can also be bad for your waistline, leading to more high-calorie food purchases. While this might sound obvious, there’s now a scientific study to back things up. More »
Hack An IKEA Shelf Into A Stylish Rabbit Hutch
A good quality rabbit hutch can set you back as much as $500 — or you could hack a $190 IKEA shelf unit to serve the same purpose. The result is a highly elegant bunny home that will fit in nicely with the rest of your décor. More »
Windows 8: Do Users Care?
With the countdown to the end of support for Windows XP well underway, surging towards the April 2014 deadline, time has come to consider whether to move to Windows 7 or Windows 8. According to research from IBRS, it looks like Windows 7 will rule the desktop with Windows 8 solving mobility woes.
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