#downloads Click here to read LockBot Swaps and Customizes Your Android Lock Screen

LockBot Swaps and Customizes Your Android Lock Screen

Android: If you'd like to customize the Lock screen on your Android phone, LockBot makes it easy to swap it out for an iPhone-style lock screen, those of other Android OS version, and more. More »
08:30 AM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#mindhacks Click here to read Use a Slight Smile Instead of a Poker Face

Use a Slight Smile Instead of a Poker Face

If you're playing cards, or have a tiny white lie to tell in person, keeping a completely straight face isn't necessarily the best tactic. A recent study suggests a slight smile, or anything "emotionally positive," is what really throws people off. More »
08:00 AM
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By Kevin Purdy
#microsoftoffice

Office for Mac 2011 Available in Late October

07:40 AM
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#writing Click here to read How to Set Up Your Writing as a Real Business

How to Set Up Your Writing as a Real Business

Chip MacGregor worked as an author, editor, and publisher before starting his literary agency. In answering a question at his blog, he provides down-to-earth advice on the basics of setting up an office, organization system, and career as a writer. More »
07:00 AM
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By Kevin Purdy
#jailbreak

Use JailbreakMe to One-Click Jailbreak Your iOS 4.x Device

If you've chalked jailbreaking your iOS device up as too complicated JailbreakMe is for you. Simply visit JailbreakMe with your iOS device's browser and enjoy hassle free one-click jailbreaking. More »
06:30 AM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#updates Click here to read Latest foobar2000 Beta Makes Installing and Updating Plug-Ins Easier

Latest foobar2000 Beta Makes Installing and Updating Plug-Ins Easier

Windows only: The strongest feature of the foobar2000 media player is its customizations and extensibility—it can look and feel like anything one can imagine. The latest beta makes managing customizing "components" easier with simple installations and automatic updates. More »
06:00 AM
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By Kevin Purdy
#recipes

Make New-Orleans-Style Iced Coffee Overnight

New Orleans and its coffee houses, particularly Café du Monde, are renowned for deliciously sweet but slightly bitter chicory-tinged coffee. One coffee roaster explains the making of Crescent City iced coffee, and it's a great overnight project. More »
05:30 AM
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By Kevin Purdy
#linuxtip Click here to read Build Linux Apps from Source with Checkinstall for Fewer Problems

Build Linux Apps from Source with Checkinstall for Fewer Problems

Even if you know how to compile software from source code, you often end up with an application that your system doesn't technically know exists. That can mean duplicated apps, file issues, and removal problems—unless you use the checkinstall command. More »
05:10 AM
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By Kevin Purdy
#cleveruses Click here to read Use Yogurt Lids as Paint Drip Catchers

Use Yogurt Lids as Paint Drip Catchers

Even if you lay down the tarps, errant paint from your wall-painting jobs can end up causing a lot of grief. Halt thos drips with one of the many clever re-uses of yogurt containers. More »
04:00 AM
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By Kevin Purdy
Yesterday - August 1, 2010
#featuredworkspace

Orange, Silver, and Black: The High Contrast Office

Painting your entire office orange is a commitment to the design course you've charted. Today's featured workspace sports bright orange walls, black furnishings, silver accents, and even a chrome fireplace. More »
04:00 PM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#diy Click here to read Repurpose a Bookshelf into a Bed

Repurpose a Bookshelf into a Bed

We've featured one DIY bed before, but if you're looking for something a bit more temporary, you can easily make an adequate bed out of an old bookshelf. More »
03:00 PM
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By Whitson Gordon
#hivemind

Ask the Commenters Roundup

02:30 PM
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#recipes

Make Your Own In-N-Out Double-Double Burger at Home

You already know how to make your own Shake Shack burgers, but if In-N-Out is more your style, food blog Serious Eats has once again reverse engineered this well-known burger so you can make it at home. More »
02:00 PM
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By Whitson Gordon
#diy Click here to read Craft a DIY Camera Bean Bag for On-The-Go Stability

Craft a DIY Camera Bean Bag for On-The-Go Stability

Tripods are great but they're bulky and, unless you have a more expensive model with a reversible mount, it's impossible to get a shot from the ground. A camera bean bag is a small, portable, and stable platform for your camera. More »
01:00 PM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#diy Click here to read Backup Your Vinyl Collection by Casting Copies

Backup Your Vinyl Collection by Casting Copies

We've shown you how to repair vinyl records, but a good way to keep your collection pristine would be to back it up—not on your computer, but by casting copies of your records. More »
12:00 PM
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By Whitson Gordon
#thisisgood

July 2010's Most Popular Posts

11:00 AM
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#hivefive

Five Best Personal Project Management Tools

It's easy to find a project management tool for large groups, but finding one for personal use that doesn't overwhelm you with group-focused features is a challenge. Here's a look at five popular tools for personal project management. More »
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09:00 AM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#diy

Convert Your Charcoal Grill to Gas

08:00 AM
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Saturday - July 31, 2010
#downloadroundup

This Week's Top Downloads

05:00 PM
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#cooking

Build The Cadillac of DIY Flower Pot Smokers to BBQ in Style

Commercial egg-style smokers are extremely expensive. Put off by the high price one resourceful DIYer made an absolutely beautiful homemade smoker complete with stand, chimney, inlet damper, and other polished features. More »
04:00 PM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#diy Click here to read DIY Circuit Board Table

DIY Circuit Board Table

If you've built your fair share of custom PCs over the years, you've probably got more than a few circuit boards stashed away. Here's how to turn them into a cool coffee table. More »
03:00 PM
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By Whitson Gordon
#gaming

Raptr Is a Gaming Social Network, Messaging Client, and Organizer Rolled into One

Windows: Raptr is an impressive social networking tool designed to replace and enhance the lackluster tools included in many games. Connect with your gamer friends more effectively and with clearer information on who is playing what and when. More »
02:00 PM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#diy Click here to read DIY iMac-like iPad Stand

DIY iMac-like iPad Stand

You may think the world doesn't need yet another iPad stand, but this mod puts the others to shame. Those times where you have to have a full keyboard for typing, an old iMac stand makes a clever DIY mount. More »
01:00 PM
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By Whitson Gordon
#food Click here to read Learn the Art of Whole Animal Buying to Save Money and Support Local Food

Learn the Art of Whole Animal Buying to Save Money and Support Local Food

One great way to support the local food market, reduce environmental waste, and save money is to buy whole animals instead of single cuts of meat. Iowa State University has created a guide to help you do so at home. More »
12:00 PM
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By Whitson Gordon
#lifehackertop10

Top 10 Tools and Tactics to Trim Your Bills

Cutting down your cellphone, rent, credit card, and other bills is the gift that keeps on giving, all year 'round. Try these negotiation tactics, savings tips, reminder plans, and other tips to cut down your paycheck killers. More »
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09:00 AM
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By Kevin Purdy
#food Click here to read Make Edible Cups Out of Jello

Make Edible Cups Out of Jello

Whether you're a fan of environmental hacks or you just want a new conversation starter, these edible, naturally biodegradable cups are sure to add some fun to your summer get-togethers. More »
08:00 AM
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By Whitson Gordon
Friday - July 30, 2010
#asklifehacker

How Can I Make iOS 4 Usable on My iPhone 3G?

Dear Lifehacker,
My iPhone has been intolerably slow since I upgraded to iOS 4, and while I know I can downgrade to 3.1.3 if I have to, I was wondering if I can do anything to speed things up on iOS 4. More »
05:00 PM
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By Adam Pash
#fromthetipsbox

From the Tips Box: Zooming Exposé, Cleaning Scroll Wheels, and Online Identities

Readers offer their best tips for getting a closer look at windows in Exposé, cleaning your mouse's scroll wheels, and managing your online identity. More »
From the Tips Box: Zooming Exposé, Cleaning Scroll Wheels, and Online Identities / republished From the Tips Box: Zooming Exposé, Cleaning Scroll Wheels, and Online Identities / republished From the Tips Box: Zooming Exposé, Cleaning Scroll Wheels, and Online Identities / republished From the Tips Box: Zooming Exposé, Cleaning Scroll Wheels, and Online Identities / republished
04:30 PM
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By Whitson Gordon
#highlights

This Week's Most Popular Posts

04:00 PM
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#downloads

Less Spam, Please Generates Temporary, Anonymous Email Addresses On-the-Fly

Firefox only (Windows/Mac/Linux): Firefox extension Less Spam, Please adds an item to your right-click context menu to automatically generate an anonymous, disposable email address so you can try out a new service without fear of spam. More »
03:00 PM
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By Adam Pash
#contest Click here to read Spoil Your Inner Child

Spoil Your Inner Child

No one wants to be a grown up all the. Take this quick survey, send the last question to surveys@gawker.com and you could win a Nintendo DS Lite.If people look at you strangely, just tell them you borrowed it from your geeky nephew. [Rules]
02:59 PM
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#androidtip

Turn Off HTC's Sense UI on Your Android Phone and Use the Default Android Launcher

While a lot of people really like HTC's custom Sense UI, many prefer the vanilla Android experience available on the Droid or Nexus One. Reader Duane shows us how to disable Sense on some HTC Android phones. More »
02:30 PM
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By Whitson Gordon
#webapps

Change Your Account's Gender in Web Services to Avoid Annoying Advertisements

02:00 PM
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#autohotkey

Create a Shortcut Key to Replace Text with Hyperlinks in Any Editor

01:00 PM
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#music

Spotify Music App Delayed in U.S.—or Will Still Launch in 2010

12:30 PM
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#downloads

Freemake Is a Remarkably Simple, Yet Feature-Filled Video Converter and Editor

Windows only: With all video converting apps out there, it can get a bit overwhelming. Freemake combines almost everything you need into a clean, simple, one-stop-shop for all your video converting, editing, and burning needs. More »
12:00 PM
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By Whitson Gordon
#cellphones

Cellphone and Wi-Fi Coverage Coming to New York City Subway

11:30 AM
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#photography Click here to read Take SD Card Speed into Account when Taking Hi-Res Photos

Take SD Card Speed into Account when Taking Hi-Res Photos

When most of us choose an SD card for our digital camera, we probably don't look far beyond its capacity. Technology blog Tested shows us, though, that the speed of your SD card can make a difference in high quality photo taking. More »
11:00 AM
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By Whitson Gordon
#warranties

A Primer for Taking Advantage of Your Computer Warranty When You Actually Need It

Reader Shin-GO's laptop recently went on the fritz, so he put together this helpful primer for taking advantage of your hardware warranty when worst comes to worst. More »
10:38 AM
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By Shin-GO
#openthread

It's Ice Cream and Popsicles in This Week's Open Thread

10:00 AM
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