Your Windows system tray and Mac OS X menubar have become prime real estate for highly functional micro-applications that provide easy access to information, settings, and tasks. Here are our top ten favorites for both Windows and Mac. More »
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Top 10 Micro-Apps for Windows and Mac OS X [Lifehacker Top 10]
Posted on April 9, 2011
How to Find Your Ideal Desk Height [Workspace]
Posted on January 7, 2011
If you ever work at home, you know how important it is to choose the right desk. To prevent discomfort (and potential back problems), it’s really important to choose the right height. Here’s an easy way to do it. More »
Add Events to Google Calendar From Your Browser’s Address Bar [Shortcuts]
Posted on December 21, 2010
We’ve showed you how to search specific sites straight from the address bar using keywords, but it turns out that same feature can be used to actually add events to Google Calendar. Here’s how to do it. More »
Disable Protected View Mode in Office 2010 to Easily Open Outlook Attachments [Video]
Posted on December 6, 2010
Microsoft Office 2010 knows there are Word-based macro viruses out there. It’s so protective, in fact, it can be a bit annoying when you’re trying to open Outlook attachments from co-workers. Tech blogger Amit Agarwal explains how to disable Word’s “Protected View.” More »
Repurpose a Shoe Organizer for Compartmentalized Cable Storage [Cable Management]
Posted on October 19, 2010
Keep cables organizes, especially those that you use just enough that putting them in deep storage at the back of the closet isn’t practical, is a challenge. Repurpose an over-the-door shoe organizer for easy but out of sight cable organization. More »
Set Up Google Calendar Desktop Notifications Through Chrome [Notifications]
Posted on September 15, 2010
If Outlook’s attention-grabbing desktop pings are the main reason you stick with it, Google Calendar might surprise you. After enabling a Labs feature and a Chrome setting, you can get similar notifications so you don’t miss that meeting (or lunch outing). More »
How Do You Choose the Best Desk for Your Workspace? [Ask The Readers]
Posted on August 12, 2010
The central point of your workspace is your desk, and choosing the one that’s right for you and your workspace can be a daunting task. How did you decide the best fit for your space? More »
Plan Your Breaks for More Successful Telecommuting [Telecommuting]
Posted on August 10, 2010
If you work at home you’re likely aware of the many distractions surrounding you, but keeping your focus can be pretty easy if with a little advanced planning. More »
Plannr Is an Up-To-The-Minute Group Schedule Manager [IPhone]
Posted on August 6, 2010
iPhone: Cell phones have revolutionized last-minute planning but the process is still kludgy. Last-minute phonecalls and text messages aren’t the best solution for shifting your party gears. Plannr offers simple and unified group planning with instant RSVPing, integrated mapping, messaging, and more. More »
Top 10 Tips for Surviving Office Life [Lifehacker Top 10]
Posted on July 17, 2010
The modern office isn’t quite a wretched hive of scum and villainy, but it’s not always pleasant, either. If your workspace, your co-workers, or your sinking feeling of not getting anything done needs fixing, here are ten possible remedies. More »