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Lifehacker Pack for Mac: Our List of the Best Free Mac Downloads [Downloads]
Posted on August 1, 2011
What Sugar Actually Does to Your Brain and Body [Explainer]
Posted on June 7, 2011
We consume an enormous amount of sugar, whether consciously or not, but it's a largely misunderstood substance. There are different kinds and different ways your body processes them all. Some consider it poison and others believe it's the sweetest thing on earth. Here's a look at the different forms of sugar, the various ways they affect you, and how they play a role in healthy—and unhealthy—diets. More »
Top 10 Ways iOS Outdoes Android [Lifehacker Top 10]
Posted on May 21, 2011
We love both mobile operating systems and their corresponding devices, but just like Android has its many advantages so does iOS. Here are our favorite parts of iOS that outdo their Android counterparts. More »
End Your Insomnia, Snoring, and Other Common Sleep Problems with These Expert Tips [Sleep]
Posted on May 5, 2011
If you have trouble sleeping, you're definitely not alone. More than half of US adults experience some symptom of insomnia at least a few nights a week. To help us get more of that elusive thing called sleep—and address issues beyond insomnia, like snoring, "monkey brain", and difficulty waking—we enlisted the help of a sleep specialist. Here's what we learned. More »
The Stress-Free Guide to Settling Down in a New City [Moving]
Posted on May 3, 2011
Whether you’re moving to a new side of town or moving across the country (or beyond), getting settled in a new city can always be a little nerve-racking. Here are some of the best ways to get acquainted with your new home and make new friends. More »
Five Best Cheap Travel Booking Sites [Hive Five]
Posted on April 24, 2011
If you’re thinking about getting away from home for a little vacation, or you’re planning a big summer trip for you and the family, odds are you’re not interested in breaking the bank in the process. Let’s look at the five sites you voted as the best to find bargains when shopping for cheap airfare, discounted hotel rooms, and affordable rental cars. More »
The Best Mac Apps Exclusive to the Mac App Store [Video]
Posted on April 14, 2011
When the Mac App Store launched in January, we debated whether it sucked or not based on the store’s conveniences and annoyances. We avoided judging it on available apps, since the store had just been launched. Now that the App Store has had time to mature, we’re taking another look at what the Mac App Store offers that you can’t get anywhere else. Here are our favorite apps exclusive to the Mac App Store. More »
Rule Your Computer From Afar by Setting Up Wake-on-LAN [Video]
Posted on March 29, 2011
Wake-on-LAN isn’t a new technology, but with the increasing number of smartphones making their way to the market, it’s high time we looked at how you can make a home theater PC, or any hard-wired system in your house, wake up from anywhere with free tools and bit of tinkering. Here’s how to get started. More »
Get the Most Out of Google Voice on Your iPhone [IPhone]
Posted on March 4, 2011
It took awhile for Google Voice to finally come to the iPhone as a native app, but now that it's here there is a lot you can do—and much more if you jailbreak. Here's how to get the most out of Google Voice on your iPhone. More »
How to Automatically Download TV Shows as Soon as They’ve Aired (or Turn Your PC into a TiVo) [How To]
Posted on February 28, 2011
Video content is readily available online for you to download, but the download process isn’t always as simple and automated clicking a button on a TiVO or DVR. Fortunately, with a little set up and some help from a few great tools and BitTorrent or Usenet, you can turn your computer into a TiVo-like downloader. Here’s how to set them up. More »