Many of us tend to label ourselves as stupid when confronted with a problem outside our area of expertise or have tried helping someone who self-identified as stupid. Tech-help blogger Leo Notenboom points out how this type of labeling stands in the way of solving the problem at hand.
SugarSync announced today that it will end free accounts as of February 8, 2014. A free trial will still be available, however. The lowest level paid option is for 60GB at a cost of $7.49/month or $74.99/year.
Yesterday, Feedly announced that it was migrating away from Google OAuth to Google+ for authenticating users. After backlash from users, the decision was reversed. This is a great example of a company listening to user feedback.
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I got an email from Netflix saying that come "mid-July" I'll be able to use streaming from each of my profiles. Now my family of 5 with varying tastes can finally have separate queues and recommendations for streaming just like we've had for DVDs. (Unfortunately, I'll still have all the history of past streaming…
It's open thread time, hackers! This is your chance to talk about whatever's on your mind. Share a tip, ask a question, or just make a comment.
I whipped up the following AutoHotkey code to fix a couple minor annoyances when using the Windows calculator. The most useful change is remapping the Num Lock key to the ESC key, making the number pad much more like a traditional 10-key calculator. The other thing it does is ensure that numbers are sent regardless of…
One of the new features in Android's updated Play Store app is the ability to delete apps from your download history — something that was impossible before.
I thought it would be a good idea to have a place for admins to be able to discuss admin-y type things without cluttering up the blog.
About a month ago, Google decided to release a new feature that allowed using the arrow keys to navigate up and down in the thread list. Unfortunately, that meant that the arrow keys no longer work for scrolling the message body when the Preview Pane lab is enabled. I finally had enough, and wrote a Greasemonkey…
Dear Lifehacker: I use Firefox and have my bookmarks toolbar on the same "line" as the back/forward buttons and Awesomebar to save space. However, my bookmarks always collapse into a drop-down list. How can I stop this from happening?
Readers show us their best tips for smart bookmark-naming conventions, spending less impulsively in online, and hiding text in plain sight.
If picking out an outfit in the morning takes a little more time than it should, blogger and Graphic Designer Amy Locurto's fun and clever Days of the Week tags might be just what you need.
Windows only: Learning through repetition is a proven method for learning new information. Freeware application Memoriser brings that repetition to the screen you stare at all day with a digital approach to flash cards.
One of the more frustrating parts of grocery shopping is waiting in line, and determining which line will get you through the quickest somehow becomes a big deal. Blogger and math teacher Dan Meyer drops a little science on this common dilemma.
Lifehacker readers show us how they clean up abused cookware and file paper documents for easy searching.
Firefox with Greasemonkey: Previously mentioned Stylish script Google Reader Absolutely Compact removes a lot of the Google Reader interface to get more on-screen, but for some it takes away too much. Google Reader Absolutely Customizable lets you choose what to hide.
Looking for a better way to carry your water bottle? Instructables user hpstoutharrow shows how to make a clever carrying strap using camp cord, ingenuity, and some knot-tying skills.
Sometimes the best way to give your workflow a boost is to give your workspace a makeover. Even if money's a bit tight, here's a look at a few cheap ways to spruce up the place where you're earning your keep.
