#downloadroundup

This Week's Top Downloads

05:00 PM
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#astronomy

Build a Fiber Optic Star Map for Out of This World Ambient Lighting

If you're looking for ambient lighting so unique you'll likely be the only person in your part of the country to have it, this amazing DIY fiber optic star map is tough-to-beat choice. More »
04:00 PM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#downloads Click here to read ImageUSB Makes Multiple USB Drive Imaging a Snap

ImageUSB Makes Multiple USB Drive Imaging a Snap

Windows: If you find yourself needing to create multiple duplicate flash drives, ImageUSB makes the process painless with concurrent drive imaging. Batch the process and image as many drives as you have USB ports available. More »
03:00 PM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#diy Click here to read Restore an Old Tool Box for Heavy Duty Tool Storage on the Cheap

Restore an Old Tool Box for Heavy Duty Tool Storage on the Cheap

The sentiment of "they just don't make them like they used to" might be wistful nostalgia on most counts but has merit when talking about tool boxes. Restore a vintage toolbox to a showroom shine with this tutorial. More »
02:00 PM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#qrcodes

JumpScan Is a QR Code Portal to Your Virtual Life

If you're looking for a simple way to share your virtual life in a compact package, JumpScan packs a miniature profile into a QR code; easily share contact information and links to social networks with a simple smartphone scan. More »
01:00 PM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#imageediting Click here to read Cartoonize Converts Photos into Cartoons

Cartoonize Converts Photos into Cartoons

While it's not quite the same as hiring your own cartoonist, Cartoonize does a pretty decent job converting pictures into cartoon versions for those times you want to customize an avatar image or otherwise "cartoonize" a picture. More »
12:00 PM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#lifehackertop10

Top 10 Gmail Labs You Should Enable

As if Gmail wasn't powerful enough, you can find all sorts of goodies and extra features in Gmail Labs. The list is pretty massive, so we've narrowed down our 10 favorite labs to help increase your email productivity. More »
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09:00 AM
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By Whitson Gordon
#household Click here to read Use Leftover Paint for Free Color Accents

Use Leftover Paint for Free Color Accents

Rare is the person who finishes a project with a perfectly empty paint can. Rather than resign the paint to life on a basement shelf, use the leftovers to provide interesting color accents in unexpected places. More »
08:00 AM
7,4107,410 views on this post, 538 new visitors
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
Yesterday - December 31, 2010
#bestof2010

This Is the Best of Lifehacker 2010

2010 was a huge year at Lifehacker, and we spent the month looking back at the biggest and best posts of the year. Here's one last look back at the best of 2010 in case you missed anything along the way. More »
Best Of 2010
02:00 PM
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By Adam Pash
#madpsychology Click here to read New Year's resolutions might not be a waste of time after all

New Year's resolutions might not be a waste of time after all

New Year's resolutions are made to be broken: why even bother making resolutions when you know you're not going to keep them? Although maybe we shouldn't give up on resolutions just yet, as one study suggests they really can work. [io9]
01:44 PM
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By Alasdair Wilkins
#bbq Click here to read This is How We Smoke Meat in My Century: iGrill [UPDATED]

This is How We Smoke Meat in My Century: iGrill [UPDATED]

Fresh-smoked New Year's Ham! Yum! I smoke a lot, have about every thermometer available, but for tonight's dinner, I'm trying something different: iGrill, the iOS-enabled meat thermometer. So far it's tons better than sitting in my yard staring at the smoker. [Gizmodo]
12:30 PM
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By Joe Brown
#holidays

Be the Star of Your New Year's Party with These Four Mobile Apps

Whether you're counting down to 2011, mixing cocktails, or finding a ride home, these four apps will help make you (and your iOS or Android phone) the star of your New Year's party. More »
04:30 AM
92,35792,357 views on this post, 7,255 new visitors
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By Whitson Gordon
#managingtheboss

Stop Dreaming About Killing Your Boss (or How to “Manage Up” for a Happier Workplace)

Traditionally we think of the hierarchy in the workplace as top down, but if top down is making you tear your hair out, you may benefit from managing from the bottom up—guiding your boss from the trenches. More »
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04:00 AM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
Thursday - December 30, 2010
#hivefivecallforcontenders Click here to read Best Mobile Personal Finance Tool?

Best Mobile Personal Finance Tool?

Earlier this year we took a look at best money management web sites, but often, tracking money on-the-go is just as important. What's your favorite tool for managing your money on the go? More »
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02:50 PM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#bestof2010

Most Popular Chrome Extensions and Posts of 2010

Google's browser is a little over two years old, but it's making major waves on the web. This year, Chrome added extensions, a webapp "Store," stable Mac and Linux releases, and more. Here's what intrigued us all most about Chrome in 2010. More »
Best Of 2010
02:30 PM
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By Kevin Purdy
#security

Why You May Want to Avoid Non-ASCII Characters in Your Passwords

02:15 PM
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#lifehackertop10

Top 10 End-of-Year Office Upgrades (You Can Probably Write Off)

By this time next week, it'll be next year—and too late to turn a great investment in your work life into a lower tax burden in April. Splurge wisely on yourself with these write-off-friendly wishlist items. More »
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01:00 PM
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By Kevin Purdy
#readerpoll

What Are Your 2011 Resolutions?

Tomorrow, we say goodbye to 2010—often with the help of excessive food and drink. On the first, we use the momentum created by our over-indulgence to motivate change, and we call these New Year's Resolutions. What're you planning this year? More »
12:30 PM
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By Adam Pash
#downloads

ChromeMarks Syncs Chrome Bookmarks with Android

12:00 PM
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#featuredworkspace Click here to read Programming on Puget Sound: Grey Walls and Ocean Views

Programming on Puget Sound: Grey Walls and Ocean Views

There's a lot to be said for working in an environment that stimulates your senses and gives you something to look at while contemplating the problems of your day—like soothing grey walls and a sweeping bay view. More »
12:00 PM
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By Jason Fitzpatrick
#books

You Can Now Lend Your Kindle Books to Friends for 14 Days

11:35 AM
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#savingmoney

Save Money on Magazines by Signing Up for a New Subscription Rather than Renewing

11:00 AM
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#battlemodo Click here to read Battlemodo: The Best Point-and-Shoot Cameras

Battlemodo: The Best Point-and-Shoot Cameras

There are approximately 4 bazillion point-and-shoot camera models on the market. Mostly, borderline disposable—yet the $400 S95 was Amazon's best-selling camera 'til they ran out. Clearly, people want a better camera. These three are the best. [Gizmodo]
10:00 AM
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By matt buchanan
#diy Click here to read Turn a Projector into an Interactive Whiteboard with a Wiimote

Turn a Projector into an Interactive Whiteboard with a Wiimote

If you teach or have to make a lot of presentations, you can make your life a lot easier with an interactive whiteboard like a Smartboard. Instead of an expensive piece of technology, though, you can DIY it with a Wiimote. More »
10:00 AM
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By Whitson Gordon
#howto Click here to read Snow Tires: To Buy Or Not To Buy?

Snow Tires: To Buy Or Not To Buy?

It's not even January, and already millions of Americans have had weeks of snow driving. Every winter, astute owners raise the question of whether it's time to buy snow tires. BMWBlog's Shawn Molnar offers his take. — Ed. [Jalopnik]
09:30 AM
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By Shawn Molnar
#downloads

RunKeeper Pro—Our Favorite Mobile Running App—Is Free Through January, Normally $10

iOS/Android: Our favorite run-tracking app (and yours) RunKeeper, available for both iOS and Android, is offering a free download of their pro version through January (normally $10). More »
09:00 AM
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By Adam Pash
#openthread

We're Popping Corks Early in This Week's Open Thread

08:30 AM
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#downloads

Cyberspace Adds Instapaper, Site-Specific Search, and More to Mobile Browsing in iOS

08:00 AM
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#cellphones

Universal Phone Chargers Coming to Europe in 2011; U.S. Still Annoying

07:30 AM
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#winter Click here to read Steer Your Way Through a Slippery Snow Drive

Steer Your Way Through a Slippery Snow Drive

If snow hits your streets and you're not used to it, your first slide can be terrifying. Here's what to do if you find yourself thrown off your course by the slick white stuff: steer where you're going, and don't brake hard. More »
07:00 AM
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By Kevin Purdy
#troubleshooting

Fix iTunes and Other Slowdowns by Ditching Third-Party DNS Servers

A lot of anecdotes regarding slow iTunes and Apple TV downloads are spreading around the internet, and it turns out third party DNS—like previously mentioned OpenDNS or previously mentioned Google DNS—might be the problem. More »
06:30 AM
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By Whitson Gordon
#macgyvertip Click here to read Bounce Fabric Softener Keeps Mosquitoes and Gnats Away

Bounce Fabric Softener Keeps Mosquitoes and Gnats Away

Some people have sworn by the power of Bounce dryer sheets—and specifically Bounce, too—to keep mosquitoes away from them, and gnats out of their garden. Now scientists have proven the power of fluffy white sheets as an insect repellent. More »
06:00 AM
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By Kevin Purdy
#diy Click here to read DIY Coffee Table Folds Into a Dining Table

DIY Coffee Table Folds Into a Dining Table

If you have limited space in your apartment, you can save some space by making a coffee table that converts to a high dining table when you actually need it. More »
05:30 AM
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By Whitson Gordon
#howto

Sync Your Custom Chrome Search Engines Across Windows and Mac Systems

Windows/Mac: Chrome syncs nearly everything about your browser choices. Everything, that is, except the "search engines"/keyword bookmarks you've painstakingly set up. One clever Lifehacker reader has fixed that, albeit in a round-about, script-fired, Dropbox-synced kind of way. More »
05:00 AM
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By Kevin Purdy
#updates

Skype Gets 3G and Wi-Fi Video Calling on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

iOS: Skype (and Apple/AT&T;) has made the leap and opened up video calling over cellular and Wi-Fi connections. Now anyone with an iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4, iPad, or newer iPod touch can get face time with any other Skype user. More »
03:45 AM
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By Kevin Purdy
Wednesday - December 29, 2010
#bestof2010

Most Popular Firefox Extensions and Posts of 2010

Firefox isn't the only browser for power users anymore, but that didn't stop it from having a great year of updates, extensions, and tweaks in 2010. Here's a look back at the most popular Firefox extensions and posts. More »
Best Of 2010
05:00 PM
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By Whitson Gordon
#fromthetipsbox

From the Tips Box: Send to Voicemail, Storing Boxes, and Floss Storage

Readers offer their best tips for getting rid of annoying recurring phone calls in Android, storing things in their original boxes, and keeping a bit of floss on hand at all times. More »
From the Tips Box: Send to Voicemail, Storing Boxes, and Floss Storage / republished From the Tips Box: Send to Voicemail, Storing Boxes, and Floss Storage / republished From the Tips Box: Send to Voicemail, Storing Boxes, and Floss Storage / republished From the Tips Box: Send to Voicemail, Storing Boxes, and Floss Storage / republished
04:30 PM
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By Whitson Gordon
#forwhatitsworth

Remains of the Day: More Intrusive Ads in Gmail?

04:00 PM
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#downloads

Tune Pop Displays Pop-Up Notifications for Track Changes on Android

03:00 PM
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#diy Click here to read Make a Drain Declogger Out of a Plastic Bottle

Make a Drain Declogger Out of a Plastic Bottle

It's a somewhat gross but sad fact of life—people shed, we get dirty, and we clog drains. Instead of buying a drain-declogging tool like the $5 Zip-It, you can quickly make your own with a plastic soda bottle. More »
02:00 PM
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By Whitson Gordon
#downloads

AllMyMacApps Makes Finding and Downloading Mac OS X Apps Extra Simple

01:00 PM
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#freeadvice Click here to read How to Make Every New Year's Resolution Stick for Good

How to Make Every New Year's Resolution Stick for Good

Every January 1, everyone wakes up with the best intentions of improving themselves and living a better life. By March 12, all those ideals are out the window. Not this year! Here's how to make your resolution last all year. [Gawker]
12:45 PM
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By Brian Moylan
#asklifehacker

How Do I Avoid Getting Scammed When Buying or Selling Online?

Dear Lifehacker,
Lately I've been worried about being conned while buying or selling on Craigslist—and online in general. Do you have any thoughts on how I can avoid getting screwed? More »
12:00 PM
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By Adam Dachis
#webapps

Cenabo Makes Gathering Office Lunch Orders a Breeze

11:30 AM
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#diy

Turn Your Ugly Christmas Sweaters into Warm Winter Mittens

Got a bunch of old, ugly Christmas sweaters lying around? Or old sweaters in general? Here's how to turn them into warm Winter mittens in about 30 minutes. More »
11:00 AM
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By Adam Dachis
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