• Save Water-Damaged Books, Docs, and Photos by…


    Next time you drop a book in the bath or end up with an otherwise water-damaged periodical, document, or photograph, reader pearce.kilgour recommends a simple solution: Put it in the freezer.Photo by dno1967. Ever drop a book in…

    March 9 2010, 1:00am | Comments »

  • SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Handles Spyware Like a Champ…


    Windows only: Spyware removal tool SUPERAntiSpyware has finally released an official portable version of their application, and, just like the installed version, it easily removes most infections on your PC in a single swipe.Once you've downloaded the application,…

    January 20 2010, 11:00pm | Comments »

  • How to Fix Your Relatives' Terrible Computer…


    Drop your bags, grab a drink, and grab the XP CD—it's time for the holiday ritual of fixing up your relatives' computer. Here are some tips and downloads to keep handy while you're cursing all the auto-starting crapware.…

    November 27 2009, 5:00am | Comments »

  • 10 Simple Freezer Tricks to Save You…


    It's that time of year again, when our freezers are filled with the summer's bounty in preparation for the long winter months ahead. Get the most out of your freezer, and learn a few of its other uses,…

    October 21 2009, 3:00am | Comments »

  • "Should I Buy It?" Flowchart Helps You…


    Advertisers would have us believe that we need a lot of things that we really only want, and that brand names are always better. This simple purchasing flowchart walks you through your purchasing decision-making process to help you…

    September 12 2009, 1:30am | Comments »

  • VLC 1.0 Records Video from DVDs [Ripping]


    Have you ever wanted to save a segment of video from your favorite DVD for watching later without fast-forwarding all the way through the movie? VLC 1.0 adds a new "Record" feature to help you. Over at the…

    July 21 2009, 4:00am | Comments »

  • Repel Flies with a Bag of Water…


    We've featured many, many, many different ways to deal with mosquitoes using DIY solutions. But what about the even more common household fly? Turns out all you need to deal with that is a plastic bag or two.…

    July 7 2009, 12:30am | Comments »

  • Top 10 How-to Cooking Videos [Lifehacker Top…


    Cooking isn't a skill you can pick up through reading alone. Watch chefs, enthusiastic home cooks, and even a surprise celebrity guest demonstrate cooking skills everyone can use in this roundup of 10 great instructional cooking videos. 10.…

    June 14 2009, 12:00am | Comments »

  • IKEA Planner Visualizes Your Dream Rooms in…


    Windows only: IKEA has released its own 3D room design tool to help you plan the modernist, clean-lined kitchen, bedroom, or workspace of your dreams. Check out screenshots of what the Swedes have given us below. IKEA's Home…

    March 4 2009, 8:30pm | Comments »

  • Prevent Firefox from Hogging Memory When Minimized…


    In our latest browser speed tests, I half-heartedly complained that Firefox eats up memory over long periods of use. Our lovely, helpful commenters pointed out that there is, indeed, a tweak to help with that. It's important to…

    February 28 2009, 6:30am | Comments »

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