Lifehacker

UWeb Site URL: http://lifehacker.com/
Categories: Productivity, Reference, RSS Feed
Site Posted by Robert K. Foster on Thursday, November 01, 2007

Tips and downloads for getting things done.

“An award-winning daily blog that features tips, shortcuts, and downloads that help you work and live smarter and more efficiently. In addition to publishing over 20 tips per day, the Lifehacker editorial team also develops an exclusive line of productivity software applications called Lifehacker Code. Lifehacker, the software and productivity guide, is a blog that covers tips and tricks for streamlining your life with computers (and sometimes without). Updated several times daily, Lifehacker points out software downloads, web sites, do-it-yourself projects, howto’s, tutorials, shortcuts and tips for going beyond the default settings and getting things done in the most clever, unexpected and efficient ways. Think of Lifehacker as self-help for power users.“

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Lifehacker

Computers make us more productive. Yeah, right. Lifehacker recommends the software downloads and web sites that actually save time. Don't live to geek; geek to live.
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• From the Tips Box: Chrome History, Amazon Prime on iOS, and Chrome to Phone [From The Tips Box]

  Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:00 PST
  
  
  Readers offer their best tips for sifting through your Chrome history, watching Amazon videos on iOS devices, and sharing desktop links with Chrome for Android. More »
  
  
  
  
  

• Microsoft OneNote Comes to Android, Syncs with Microsoft SkyDrive [Onenote]

  Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:30:00 PST
  
  
  Android: Microsoft's popular note taking and organization app, OneNote, is now available on Android, so you can have your notes with you wherever you go. More »
  
  
  
  
  

• Remains of the Day: Windows 8 Consumer Preview Launches Feb. 29th [For What It's Worth]

  Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:00:00 PST
  
  
  Windows 8 Consumer Preview is coming, Chrome for Android won't be getting Flash, and the iPhone 3GS may be nearing the end of its run. More »
  
  
  
  
  

• How to Set Up Windows 7 Homegroups for Seamless, Instant Sharing Between PCs In Your Home [Emailable Tech Support]

  Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:30:00 PST
  
  
  You may have heard of Windows 7's Homegroup feature before, but never really understood what it did. It's actually the simplest way to share files between two Windows machines, and it takes seconds to set up. If you have more than one computer in your home (or a friend who comes over and likes to borrow your music), here's how to set it up. More »
  
  
  
  
  

• Amazon Prime Expands Its Video Streaming Library, Adds 2,000 More Titles [In Brief]

  Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:00:00 PST
  
  
  We've always been fans of Amazon Prime, even though its new streaming service didn't have the most expansive selection. Today, they added a bunch of new TV shows to their library, from channels like Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, and VH1, which brings their total number of shows up more than 15,000 (not including the 100,000 other titles you can rent or buy separately). That still isn't quite as big as a Netflix subscription offers, but coupled with free two-day shipping on things in the Amazon store, Prime is starting to look quite a bit more tempting. Hit the link to read more, and if you use Amazon Prime to stream video, let us know how it stacks up in the comments. [Amazon] More »
  
  
  
  
  

• Daily App Deals: Get ProCamera for iOS for Only 99¢ in Today's App Deals [Deals]

  Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:30:00 PST
  
  
  The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. More »
  
  
  
  
  

• Pro Tips for Regular People: Five Photography Tricks Anyone Who Owns a Camera Should Know [Video]

  Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 PST
  
  
  A camera is only as capable as the person using it, but snapping some awesome images doesn't require years of training. Here are five photography pro tips that everybody ought to know. More »
  
  
  
  
  

• Challenge: Where Can I Find That Tool? [Search Research]

  Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:30:00 PST
  
  
  Googler Daniel Russell knows how to find the answers to questions you can't get to with a simple Google query. In his weekly Search Research column, Russell issues a search challenge, then follows up later in the week with his solution—using whatever search technology and methodology fits the bill. This week's challenge: Where can I find that tool? More »
  
  
  
  
  

• Turn a Magazine Holder into a Corner Shelf [Ikea Hacks]

  Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:00 PST
  
  
  A simple change in perspective turns a magazine holder into a useful and decorative catch-all shelf for your keys, change, gadgets, receipts, and whatever else you like. More »
  
  
  
  
  

• Set Gmail as Your Browser's Default Email Client with a Simple Hack [Gmail]

  Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:00 PST
  
  
  Sick of mailto: links in your browser opening Outlook or Mail.app whenever you click them? You can tackle this problem with extensions or through other means, but Googler and HTML5 guru Paul Irish offers a simple, no-add-ons-required approach. Here's how it works: More »
  
  
  
  
  

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