Mac: Hulu has changed the way we watch TV, but it hasn’t changed the way advertisers blow out our eardrums and drive us crazy playing the same obnoxious ads, over and over again. Hush is a free app for Macs that automatically mutes your computer during Hulu commercials and restores your volume when the commercials end. More »
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 »
Mac OS X: iTunes backs up your iOS device’s settings each time you sync, but it doesn’t even come close to backing up the device in its entirety. If you want a complete backup of your device, you can do it easily with an application called PhoneDisk and the wonderful command-line utility rsync. More »
iPhone/iPod touch: Small sensors in smartphone cameras always lead to everything being in focus. SynthCam uses some clever tricks to allow your iDevice to emulate the shallow depth of field look you can achieve with DSLR cameras. More »
Mac OS X: While it’s no AutoHotkey, Apptivate is a simple way to assign keyboard shortcuts to applications on a Mac. This means you can run AppleScripts with nothing more than a keystroke, too. More »
iOS: Sign-N-Send is a helpful app that lets you sign documents (whether a PDF or an image) directly on the screen of your iOS device, allowing you to send it off by email or print it when you’re finished. More »
It’s been a rough year for the iPhone, what with the iPhone 4′s antenna issues and iPhone 3G’s iOS4 performance problems. Nonetheless, we’ve seen some great apps and put together awesome posts for the iPhone in 2010. Have a look. More »
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Whether your love your job or hate it, if you’re reading Lifehacker right now you’re probably hunched over a computer. Here are some simple stretches to improve your posture and save you from future back pain. More »
The iPad is a great remote desktop tool, but there are tons of VNC apps and many are very pricey. Luckily for you, we’ve sifted through a bunch to help you find the best for your needs. More »
