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Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0800

Best Goal-Tracking Tool? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]
It's that resolution-time-of-year again. We want to hear about your favorite tool for tracking and measuring your goals....
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Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0800

DIY Magnetized Coffee Sleeve Doubles as Third Hand [DIY]
The next time you need a third hand to hold your coffee cup while you dig around in your bag for something, just stick it to a...
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Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Gadget and Gear Deals of the Day [Dealhacker]
Today's your last day to cash in on 2009 deals (and potential tax write-offs!) so come on in for some New Year's Eve deals on...
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Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Banish Up to 350 Extra Calories a Day with a Tap of Your Foot [Fitness]
This time of year people resolve to give up all the foods they love in a Herculean effort to shed some pounds. Take the easy...
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Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:15:00 -0800

Put Your Party Hat On in This Week's Open Thread [Open Thread]
New Year's Eve is upon us, but before you step out for a night of reverie, join us for the last open thread in 2009, won't...
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Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Most Popular Hive Five Topics of 2009 [Best Of 2009]
Every week we pose a simple, focused question to the Lifehacker readership about a specific topic: Which is best? From netbooks...
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Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:10:00 -0800

From the Tips Box: Frozen Locks, Beard Trimming, and Loose Items [From The Tips Box]
Readers offer their best tips for de-icing frozen car locks, trimming your beard without a guarded trimmer, and remembering to...
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Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0800

How—and Why—to Conceal Naughty Credit Card Purchases [Credit Cards]
You might want to think twice before picking up the bar tab too often; money blog Realm of Prosperity says some credit card...
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Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Gorillacam Brings Timers, Burst, and More Extra Features to Your iPhone's Camera [Downloads]
iPhone only: The iPhone's built-in camera is capable, but its features (or lack thereof) aren't exactly electrifying....
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Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0800

Google Similar Pages for Chrome Finds Related Sites [Downloads]
Chrome only: Google's Similar Pages for Chrome extension adds a button to the toolbar that uses Google's search algorithms to...
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Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:00:00 -0800

Cocktail Cost Calculator Sizes Up Your Drink's Real Price [Drinks]
From the same inquisitive mind that brought us the sandwich price calculator comes another elegant, eye-opening tool to...
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Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:30:00 -0800

MailDrop Automatically Adds Email Attachments to Your Dropbox [Downloads]
Windows: Yesterday we showed you how to remotely control a computer through Dropbox. Want to further automate your online...
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Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:30:00 -0800

What Are Your Creative Solutions to Weak Cellular Coverage? [Ask The Readers]
The New York Times' Bits blog details the workarounds New York City iPhone owners resort to for better service coverage,...
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Sat, 26 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800

This Week's Top Downloads [Hive Mind]
XBMC Updates to 9.11 Camelot, Brings Awesome New Look, Improved Features (Windows/Mac/Linux) XBMC is a killer open-source,...
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Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0800

Turn Light Art into an Animated Movie [Animation]
You might remember when we shared a cool way to make light-based art with an LED flashlight and a long camera exposure. Take it...
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Sat, 26 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Build a Color-Aware Backlight for Your HDTV Setup [Media Center]
If you're looking to add some polish to your home theater setup, this guide to creating a DIY clone of the Philips Ambilight...
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Sat, 26 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0800

Conceal Speaker Wires with Wood Trim [DIY]
Hiding cabling is a perpetual struggle for the home theater builder. Save yourself the headache of punching holes in the walls...
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Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Top 10 End-of-Year Office Upgrades (You Can Probably Write Off) [Lifehacker Top 10]
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...
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Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:00:00 -0800

Set Up and Get to Know Your New Windows, Mac, or Linux Computer [Merry Christmahanukwanzaakkah]
Good news! You woke up to find a shiny new computer waiting for you under the tree this year. Whether it's a Windows PC, Mac,...
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Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Best Wallpaper Site? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]
Nobody ever died from a lack of funky-fresh desktop wallpaper, but if you're going to stare at a box all day, it might as well...
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Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0800

A Bit Better RTM Enhances Remember The Milk for Google Chrome [Downloads]
Google Chrome extension A Bit Better RTM is one of our favorite ways to tweak the popular Remember the Milk online to-do list...
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Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Hang a Two-Hook Picture with Wax Paper [Weekend Project]
Trying to hang a heavy picture with two anchors and make sure it's level is enough to drive a person mad. Instead of peppering...
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Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:00:00 -0800

SkyDrive Explorer Mounts Your SkyDrive in Windows Explorer [Downloads]
Windows: If you're looking for tighter integration between SkyDrive and your regular file storage, SkyDrive Explorer, as its...
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Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0800

Cygwin 1.7 Adds Windows 7 Support and Many Improvements [Updates]
Windows: Cygwin, the utility that opens Windows up to Linux/Unix/Mac-style command line powers, has updated to support Windows...
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Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:00:00 -0800

Learn Online Retail Psychology Tricks to Avoid Them [Psychology]
One day after explaining the psychology of restaurant menus, the New York Times opens our minds' eyes to online retailers'...
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