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Five Best Ways to Stream Live TV [Video]
Whether you're looking for a way to catch the big game this weekend when you're away from your living room, or you just like to catch live television when you're trapped somewhere without either cable or a television, you have plenty of options to help you catch a broadcast on your mobile phone or your computer. Here's a look at five of the best ways to tune in when you're on the go. More »
Throw Together a Last-Minute Super Bowl Party [Super Bowl]
Perhaps you've realized that all your friends are busy and no one you know is throwing a party except that one guy from work you don't want to hang out with. Or just maybe you don't know a football from a volleyball and want to have an excuse for a party. Either way we've got you covered. More »
This Week's Top Downloads [Download Roundup]
Radioactivity Counter Turns Your Android Phone into a Geiger Counter (Android) Getting one step closer to turning your phone into a tricorder, Android app Radioactivity Counter uses the CMOS camera sensor on your phone to record radiation levels.
Use Colorblind Assistant to Identify Whatever Color Your Cursor is Pointing At (Windows) If you're colorblind or just need to constantly know what col...
Give Each Day a Dinner Theme to Help Plan Family Menus [Meal Planning]
If you try to plan advance monthly or bi-weekly menus it can be difficult to balance variety with the staples that everyone enjoys. Parenting weblog Simple Mom recommends establishing a theme for each day of the week such as pizza day or crock pot meals day. That way you know what type of meal you need for all of your open slots and your family knows what to expect at most meals. More »
Elpis is a Lightweight Desktop Client for Pandora [Windows Downloads]
Windows: Sure the default web client for Pandora is nice, but some of us want to have a desktop version to not take up a tab and memory in our browser of choice. The open source desktop client Elpis does a good job of keeping the essential functions of Pandora active while not using as many resources. More »
Use the 70/30 Rule to Keep Fish From Sticking to Your Grill [Video]
Many grilling aficionados don't try grilling large fish such as salmon, tuna, or shark as they're afraid the fish will stick to the grill. Culinary site Chow.com recommends using the 70/30 rule when grilling fish: cook the flesh side down first for 70% of the total cooking time, then flip the fish over to the skin side for the last 30%. More »
Protect Rubber Gloves from Sharp Fingernails with Cotton Balls [Clever Uses]
If you use rubber gloves for washing dishes or cleaning and have sharp nails, you run a chance of your nails puncturing the gloves and causing leaks. Household simplicity site Real Simple recommends adding a cotton ball to each finger of your gloves to provide a cushion that should keep your nails from puncturing the gloves. More »
Snow Leopard Revised Security Update Fixes Rosetta Problems [Snow Leopard]
We noted yesterday that the new Snow Leopard Update Breaks Rosetta and that a group of high-schoolers had released a third-party fix. Fortunately, the wizards of Cupertino have either corrected this problem themselves or used the third-party fix—either way, the newest version of that update (Security Update 2012-001 v1.1) is now available on Apple's site or using the Software update funct...
Aviary Online Image Editor Releases Android Plugin [Android Downloads]
Android: We've covered the free Aviary online image editor several times—it is robust enough to work for most people who want to tweak their photos but don't require a full version of Photoshop or GIMP. They've just released a plugin for Android that brings the same functions to your phone or tablet so now you don't have to transfer the image to your computer before editing. More »
Top 10 Ways to Travel Smarter, Safer, and Cheaper [Lifehacker Top 10]
A vacation can range anywhere from a dream to a nightmare. While some of that depends on circumstance, there's plenty you can do to make your travel easier, more efficient, and more fun. Here are our top 10 favorite tips, tricks, and hacks to help make your next trip really great. More »
Replace a Wooden Knife Handle [Repairs]
If you break the handle on your favorite kitchen knife you will probably either look forward to shopping for a new knife or wish you could give your trusty knife a new handle yourself. For those who'd rather fix what they have, you can remove the pieces of the old handle with a hacksaw and then you can cut and attach a new handle. More »
Upgrade and Speed Up Your Computer This Weekend [Weekendhacker]
It's a sad fact of life that over time, all of our computers get a little bit slower. Before you start shelling out for a new machine, take some time this weekend to perform some maintenance tasks, upgrade a single piece of hardware, or even overclock your machine for a little speed boost. More »
Remains of the Day: Poland Stands up to ACTA [For What It's Worth]
Poland thinks twice about passing ACTA, Google will no longer use CDMA devices as developer units, and a new study begs the question, "Do iOS apps crash more frequently than Android apps?" More »
Practice Multiple Skills at a Time Instead of Focusing on One for Greater Results [Learning]
Wired's Garth Sundem sat down with the Robert Bjork, director of UCLA's Learning and Forgetting Lab, to discuss how you can best "[pack] things in your brain in a way that keeps them from leaking out". What he learned? A lot of our basic assumptions are wrong. More »
The iPad's Split Keyboard Has a Few Hidden Buttons that Make Typing Easier [Ios Tips]
You've no doubt seen the split keyboard that iOS 5 brought to the iPad, but it turns out it has a few hidden buttons on the edges. Here's how they work. More »
How to Install Carrier-Blocked Market Apps on Any Android Phone [How To]
Many carriers these days are blocking apps from the Market, like Google Wallet or Wireless Tether. Droid Life shows us a super easy way to install them on your unrooted phone. More »
Daily App Deals: Get Baby ESP for Android for 60% Off in Today's App Deals [Deals]
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 »
Skype for Windows Can Now Video Chat with Facebook, Adds Group Screen Sharing and Push to Talk [Video]
The newest version of Skype lets you initiate IMs and video chat sessions with Facebook users, even if they aren't running Skype. It also includes group screen sharing, a push to talk feature, and HD video for certain webcams. More »
This Week?s Most Popular Posts: January 28 - February 3 [Highlights]
This week we snagged a few more gigabytes of free Dropbox space, skipped out on unnecessary fees, made better use of our personal domains, and more. Here's a look back. More »
The UNDFIND One Bag Transforms Into Whatever Kind of Messenger Bag You Need [Video]
The UNDFND One Bag looks like a designer messenger bag, but is far more dynamic and modular than you'd expect. The majority of the bag is modifiable, allowing you to transform it into the bag you need right now, rather than switching your gear in and out of a variety of different containers. More »
Google Cloud Print: It's Actually Awesome, and Here's How to Set It Up [How To]
Google Cloud Print is an under-appreciated service that can send print jobs from virtually anywhere to a connected printer in any other location. Normally that involves tedious configuration on your network, but Cloud Print can do it in just a few minutes. It's really easy to set up, and there are a few things you can do to extend its support beyond the browser to make all your printing tasks...
Ask and Answer Questions About Upgrading Your Eating Habits [Help Yourself]
Every day we're on the lookout for ways to make your work easier and your life better, but Lifehacker readers are smart, insightful folks with all kinds of expertise to share, and we want to give everyone regular access to that exceptional hive mind. Help Yourself is a daily thread where readers can ask and answer questions about tech, productivity, life hacks, and whatever else you need help w...
Build a Mail Rack or Charging Station from IKEA Magazine Holders [Ikea Hacks]
If you're the type who prefer to open mail as soon as you get in the house—hopefully over a recycling bin so the junk mail goes right inside, this DIY mail shelf can give you a space in your foyer or entryway to stash the important stuff while reading, or leave your gadgets to charge before you leave the house. All you'll need is a small piece of wood and some magazine holders, courtesy o...
The Best Calendar App for Linux [Linux App Directory]
Linux users have a few calendar programs to choose from, but none of them are particularly spectacular—in fact, most of them aren't very good at all. As such, we're bending the rules of the App Directory and recommending that you use the awesome Google Calendar webapp for all your scheduling needs. More »
What Are Some Tasty, Healthy Alternatives to Soda? [Ask Lifehacker]
I've decided it's finally time to get rid of my twice-a-day soda habit, but the problem is, I really like soda. What are the healthy alternatives that can still match my cravings? More »
These Are the Five Repeating Home Maintenance Tasks You Probably Forget To Do [Household]
Whether you're renting or you own a home, it's easy to let repeated tasks of home maintenance slip your mind. Over on Apartment Therapy they've outlined the five repeating home maintenance tasks most people forget and a simple way to remind yourself to do them. More »
Dropbox for Android Gets Automatic Photo Syncing, Drops File Size Limits [Dropbox]
Android: Dropbox updated its desktop clients yesterday with new photo features, including one that can give you up to 5GB of space, and today the Android app has followed suit with a new beta that automatically uploads photos after you take them. More »
Everybody Takes a Smoke Break in This Week's Open Thread [Open Thread]
It's Friday. It's the open thread. You know what to do. More »
How to Get Better Battery Life and Performance on Your Android Phone with a New Kernel [Android]
You may have heard about how flashing a new ROM can improve your Android experience, but flashing a new kernel is one of the best ways to improve your phone's performance, battery life, and even add some saucy new features. Whether you know anything about either, here's what you need to know to make it happen. More »
Keep Clothes from Falling Off the Hanger with a Rubber Band [Clever Uses]
If you have a particularly stubborn shirt that just doesn't want to stay on its hanger, weblog Real Simple shows us how to keep it stationary with just a few rubber bands. More »
FreshBatch for Mac Renames Parts of Files and Converts Basic File Types in Bulk [Mac Downloads]
Mac: If you've ever imported a couple hundred photos from your camera, you know the most common file names a camera uses are essentially meaningless. If you want a quick and easy way to find and replace specific parts of a file name, FreshBatch is a lightweight tool that does just that. More »
Read the Manual Before Making Big Purchases [Shopping]
Have you ever purchased a big appliance only to realize it's not compatible with your home, or you can't perform repairs on it without calling in an expert? Gadget blog Cool Tools has a simple solution: read the manual before you make the purchase. More »
Avid Studio Is a Feature Rich Video Editor for iPad [Video]
iPad: If you're looking for a video editor for iPad that offers a little more flexibility than iMovie and runs on a first generation device, Avid Studio has more options and control than other iPad offerings. More »
Bake an Egg in an Avocado for a Fast and Healthy Breakfast Treat [Food Hacks]
Avocados are amazing things—they're delicious on their own, but they also have a lot of healthy fats, dietary fibers, and vitamins, and despite their high caloric value, they're remarkably easy to prepare. If you have an avocado that's too firm to use for something else, or you're just in the mood for something new and healthy for breakfast, slice it in half, remove the pit, and carve out...
Use Flour and Peroxide to Clean Stains in Stone Countertops, Tile, and Concrete Floors [Household]
Stains in stone countertops can be a pain to get out. Ideally, you'll have stone sealed regularly so nothing gets through the seal, but if you're in between cycles or haven't had your sealing done recently, a stray spill can turn your countertop an unwanted color. Thankfully, the fix is probably already in your kitchen, according to the folks at This Old House. More »
CheapAir Lists Flights with Wi-Fi, Personal TV, and Other Luxury Perks [Travel]
Flying these days is an uncomfortable, difficult process, but if you're lucky enough to snag a flight with on-board Wi-Fi, or individual monitors in the back of every seat so you can watch TV or listen to music while you're in the air, it can be a bit easier. Flight search and booking site CheapAir updated its search engine this morning to help you find flights that offer those kinds of perks s...
Dashlane Securely Manages Passwords, Form info, and Even Purchases For You (and We?ve Got Invites) [Video]
Windows/Mac: There are plenty of services that promise to keep your passwords safe, secure, and synchronized across devices behind a single master password that you can remember, but Dashlane is a new service that does that, audits those passwords for strength, saves your form information for quick entry on new web sites, and even keeps track of the purchases you make with that information so y...
Best Way to Stream Live Television? [Video]
The Super Bowl is this weekend, but not all of us have the privilege of making some snacks and sitting in front of the couch all evening to make sure we catch the game (assuming you want to see the matchup, or the commercials, even.) Thankfully there are a number of products and web services that make it easy to stream live television to a computer or mobile device when you're away from home. T...
How Actively Watching Movies Helped Me Learn Spanish [Learning]
For the last year and a half I've been learning Spanish. I grew up around Spanish and took some in high school and although I would say I've had an advantage in that regard, I really only started learning it functionally a year and a half ago (and I could have worked a lot faster than I did). As far as my proficiency, I'd say by now I officially "speak Spanish" and can carry on a conversation...
Remains of the Day: Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 is Leaked [For What It's Worth]
The leaking of Microsoft's Windows phone 8, The Android Marketplace now has a bouncer, and Mint has a flashy new app for Android tablets More »