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Whitson Gordon is a writer, gamer, and all-around tech nerd. He eats potato chips with chopsticks so he doesn't get grease on his mechanical keyboard.

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Lifehacker: The Index

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2/20/16 6:00pm
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Welcome to Lifehacker! Whether this is your first time here or your thousandth, you may be looking to browse our archives a bit. Here’s a helpful index of useful posts, categories, and tricks to find what you’re looking for.

Top 10 Strategies for Making Your New Year's Resolution Stick

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1/01/16 7:00pm
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2016 is here, and most of us are scrambling to make up a few New Year’s resolutions that, frankly, we’ll probably forget about in February. Here’s how to create a resolution that actually sticks so you can better yourself this year.

This Is the Best of Lifehacker 2015

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12/31/15 3:00pm
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At the end of every year, we take a look back at our most popular posts to reminisce (and to help you catch any stuff you might have missed). Here’s one last look at our best posts in 2015.

...And Now His Watch Has Ended

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12/30/15 11:30am
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I’ve penned thousands of posts for this site over the years, but this is the hardest one to write. This is my last week as editor-in-chief Lifehacker.

Most Popular Features and Essays of 2015

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12/29/15 8:00pm
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How-Tos and explainers may be our bread and butter at Lifehacker, but occasionally we just have to share a rant, personal story, or exposé. Here were our best features and essays in 2015.

The Best Nintendo 64 Emulator for Windows

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12/28/15 1:00pm
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Sure, Mario Kart 8 may have 30 characters and hovercrafts, but there’s something nostalgic about the now-classic Mario Kart 64. If you want to relive the games of your childhood, an emulator is a decent way to go.

Find the Perfect Safety Razor Blade for You with a Sampler Pack

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12/27/15 2:00pm
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Safety razors are a great way to get a cheaper, less irritating shave. But unlike cartridge razors, there are a ton of different blades out there, and which one you like best will depend on your razor and your skin. Try a sampler pack to find the perfect blade.

How to Return Nearly Anything Without a Receipt

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12/26/15 2:00pm
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Whether you’ve gotten a gift you really don’t like or you’re just prone to losing receipts, returning items without a receipt can sometimes be a minefield. Here are some tips and techniques to make sure you get your money back.

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Three Tips to Spice Up Your Holiday Side Dishes

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12/22/15 5:06pm
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Tired of the same old mashed potatoes or mac and cheese? Here are three tips from three New York chefs on how to spice up some staple side dishes.

How to Stream Tonight's ABC Democratic Debate Online

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12/19/15 7:25pm
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The Democrats are having their final debate of 2015 tonight, and you’ll be able to stream it online for free.

Firefox 64-Bit Now Available for Windows with Improved Performance

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12/17/15 10:05am
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Windows: Firefox has been available in unofficial and testing 64-bit builds for years, but this week, Mozilla finally released an official 64-bit version of Firefox for Windows 7 and above.

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Netflix Gets a New, Redesigned App for Windows 10 with Live Tiles and Cortana Commands

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Netflix was always one of the Windows 10 apps most worth using, but today it got a big update with a live tiles, a new interface, and Cortana integration.

How to Stream Tonight's CNN Republican Debate Online, No Cable Required

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12/15/15 7:40pm
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The onslaught of Republican debates may never end. Tonight’s debate is on CNN, but if you don’t have cable, they’re streaming it for free online.

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How to Properly Catch Up on All the Star Wars Movies Before The Force Awakens

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12/15/15 11:00am
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The seventh Star Wars movie comes out this week (seventh!) and if you’re feeling a little behind, don’t worry: here’s how to catch up on the first few movies before the latest installment drops.

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Watch the Original Star Wars Trilogy As It Was Before George Lucas Screwed It Up

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Since 1997, George Lucas has been hell bent on ruining the original Star Wars trilogy. Every new release—in theaters, on DVD, and on Blu-Ray—comes with more added garbage than the last. This fan-made version of the original trilogy is the best version of Star Wars you can watch.

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Build a Super Cheap Gaming PC with Old Server Parts

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You can build a pretty decent computer with a small budget. But if you really want to cut costs, the folks at Linus Tech Tips scrounged together a used server motherboard, two tandem quad-core CPUs, and 16GB of RAM for under $150.

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