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FILTER RESULTS ►Ask LH: How Can I Make Sure My iPhone Is Always Silent?
Dear Lifehacker, I’m an avid iPhone user who has always enjoyed tweaking my phone to make it prettier and more user-friendly. Regardless, there is one thing that I cannot get my head around. How can I know when and why my phone decides to make noise? I don’t mean this in respect of the silent toggle. What happened to me the other day might demonstrate my problem… More »
Ask LH: Should I Change ISP When I Move House?
Dear Lifehacker, I’m moving house in a few months: do I need to get a new Internet plan or can I continue using my current one? Is there anything I should know about NBN in my area? Thanks, Moving Connection More »
Should I Go to Grad School?
Dear Lifehacker,
My undergraduate studies are coming to an end, but I'm not sure I want to leave school yet. I've been thinking about getting a master's degree so I can make more money. With the really hefty tuition and time investment, though, is graduate school worth it? Read more...
Ask LH: Can I Replace My Laptop Screen?
Dear Lifehacker, My Asus U36sg is a nice, light notebook with good features, but the screen is 1366 by 768 and nothing to write home about. Assuming I could afford the $150 hardware cost, I would like to try putting something like a B133HAN03 1600 by 900 screen in its place. Show More Summary
How Can I Play my Old PC Games on a Modern Computer?
Dear Lifehacker,
I have a couple old PC games from the Windows 95 days that I'd like to keep playing. However, I use Windows 7, which creates an obvious problem. Is there a way to play it on my current machine? More importantly, will I just have to give it up some day? Read more...
How Can I Play my Old PC Games on a Modern Computer?
Dear Lifehacker,
I have a couple old PC games from the Windows 95 days that I'd like to keep playing. However, I use Windows 7, which creates an obvious problem. Is there a way to play it on my current machine? More importantly, will I just have to give it up some day? Read more...
Ask LH: Is It OK To Buy Bootleg Products?
Dear Lifehacker, Is it ever OK to buy replica/bootleg products? I’ll probably never spend $200 on sunglasses, $500 on headphones, $1500 on a handbag (or manbag), or $5000 on a watch. While I admire the aesthetics, I simply can’t justify the expense. Show More Summary
Ask LH: How Can I Move On In My IT Career?
Dear Lifehacker, I’m a mid-twenties IT professional who works at an Australian IT startup, and I have really enjoyed my time there. I’ve been involved in everything from designing hardware, reviewing and recommending server farm infrastructure,...Show More Summary
Ask LH: How Can I Assemble A Bucket List?
Dear Lifehacker, How might I go about making a ‘bucket-list’? I know it should have all the things I want to do/see/experience. But what about the things I’m not aware of? I don’t know what I don’t know, after all. Should it be 50 things?...Show More Summary
How Do I Know If My VPN Is Trustworthy?
Dear Lifehacker,
I've read about why I really should use a VPN and I've been looking into different providers, but there's one thing I'm worried about. Can't a VPN provider just look at my traffic all they want and see what I'm doing?...Show More Summary
Ask LH: How Do I Set Up A LAN Party?
Dear Lifehacker, I am interested in hosting my own LAN party at my place with about 20 friends but I have no idea on how to set it up and how to allow everyone to have the same game to play. Any quick tips? Thanks, Aspiring Gamer More »
Ask LH: How Can I Have Interesting Conversations With My Boss?
Dear Lifehacker, Every week after work we have informal drinks with the boss. I am the resident nerd and I want to find what topics of conversation are appropriate without pretending to like things that I don’t like or having to be false. Show More Summary
Do I Really Want to See the Results of a Mail-In DNA Test?
Dear Lifehacker,
I'm considering getting my DNA tested through a service like 23andMe or DNA Traits, but I'm not really sure I want to learn that much about myself. What can I expect from these genetic tests, and are they worth it? Read more...
Ask LH: I Rent, Can I Complain About Noisy Unit-Owning Neighbours?
Dear Lifehacker, How do you deal with bad neighbours when living in a unit? We are renting but they own theirs, so can we take our grievances to the body corporate or our agent, or do we just have to grin and bear it? Thanks, Fed U More »
How Can I Make My PowerPoint Presentations Amazing?
Dear Lifehacker,
I have been tasked to make a slideshow for an event at work. I don’t want to make a generic PowerPoint with just boring text or pictures. What are some ways I can enhance the slideshow so it looks impressive and knocks the socks off my audience? Read more...
Ask LH: How Can I Cope With Rejection From My Dream Job?
Dear Lifehacker, I am an Honours student and I have applied for several graduate positions for 2014. One graduate program in particular was essentially my dream job, which I have had my eye upon for several years; I even geared my studies and work to meet the desired selection criteria. Show More Summary
Ask LH: Which Compact Scanner Should I Use?
Dear Lifehacker, I’d like to get all of my papers, bills and receipts under control, but hate the idea of having a big scanner on my desk. I’ve been looking at duplex document scanners (the bar- shaped sort), but I can’t really find much information, or a scanner within a reasonable price range ($300 is too much in my opinion). Show More Summary
How Can I Balance Multiple Jobs Without Losing My Mind?
Dear Lifehacker,
I'm fresh out of college and already working multiple part-time jobs. Altogether, I'm pulling down about 60-70 hours a week. How can I keep from getting burned out ruining my chances at a steady job down the road? Read more...
Ask LH: How Can I Make Web Text Easier To Read?
Dear Lifehacker, The current fad of writing web page text in pale grey is making it difficult for those of us with grey hair. Is there any way around this problem? Thanks, Grey Days More »
Do I Really Need to Take a Multivitamin?
Dear Lifehacker,
I want to eat a healthy, balanced diet, but does that actually include a multivitamin? If I eat well, shouldn't I get the nutrients I need by default? I assume a multivitamin won't hurt me, but I don't want to bother if it isn't necessary. Should I take a daily multivitamin or not? Read more...
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