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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0800

The Keyboardist's Hideaway [Featured Workspace]
Not every workspace is geared towards paperwork. Today's featured workspace is a relaxing space for music-making and...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:30:00 -0800

Would You Ditch Cable for Online Television Subscriptions? [Reader Poll]
According to the Wall Street Journal, CBS and Disney may soon partner with Apple to let users subscribe to television over the...
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mark90 posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:39:43 -0800

Forty-year-old air sample found
A man in Beaumaris, Australia provided scientists with the oldest sample of air from the southern hemisphere. John Allport, 76,...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:33:26 -0800

Man jailed for eating near-extinct tiger in China
A villager in Yunnan, China was sentenced to 12 years in jail and fined $70k for killing and eating what may have been the last...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:30:00 -0800

Fill Every Last Megabyte of Your iPod’s Free Space [IPods]
When you sync your iPod/iPhone in iTunes 9 and you've got space left, check off the "Automatically fill free space with...
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mark90 posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:28:50 -0800

Merry Christmas from Japan's favorite teen beatboxer
[via Kotoripiyopiyo (Japanese) via TokyoMango]...
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mark90 posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:28:25 -0800

Top 10 Cryptozoology Stories of 2009
Over at Cryptomundo, Loren Coleman presents his picks for "The Top 10 Cryptozoology Stories of 2009." Several bits previously...
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Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:14:46 -0800

Photos of a day-glo, underwater world
The Dyche Natural History Museum at the University of Kansas has this almost hidden little room in the basement where you can...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Gadget and Gear Deals of the Day [Dealhacker]
Cheap HDTVs, computer gear, and a dash of free goodies await in today's dealhacker roundup. Today and tomorrow are the last...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Five Wishes for Better Webapps [Lifehacker Wishlist]
As we look ahead to 2010, we're hoping it's the year the web becomes a truly great platform for working and connecting...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:00:00 -0800

Firefox 4 Design Mock-Ups Get an Update [Firefox]
We last looked at what Firefox 4 might look like in July. Since then, Mozilla has started devoting its design efforts to...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:30:00 -0800

JumpLaunch Turns Your Quick Launch Folder into a Jump List [Downloads]
Windows 7: If you've found yourself missing the Quick Launch toolbar after adopting Windows 7, you can resurrect it with...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:30:00 -0800

Ribbit App Delivers Voicemail Transcripts to Your iPhone [Downloads]
Ribbit Mobile, the voicemail and call-routing service that looks like a serious Google Voice rival, has launched an iPhone app...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:30:00 -0800

Last-Minute, Delivery-Guaranteed Deals Still Available [Deadlines]
You thought it was over. The idea of getting that last-minute gift online, having it arrive guaranteed, and not paying through...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0800

Most Popular Repurposing Tricks of 2009 [Best Of 2009]
We're huge fans of repurposing here at Lifehacker—squeezing extra and usually clever uses out of every day objects....
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0800

Custom Sounds of Nature Puts Soothing Background Noise on Your iPhone, iPod touch [Downloads]
iPhone/iPod touch only: Working with white noise in the background can be great for improving concentration. Custom Sounds of...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:30:00 -0800

From the Tips Box: Missing Screwdrivers, Wrinkled Shirts, and Keyboard Trays [From The Tips Box]
Readers offer their best tips for using alternative household tools as screwdrivers in a pinch, getting wrinkles out without an...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:59:00 -0800

AT&T Has the Fastest 3G Network in a 12-City Test [Cellphones]
Say what you will about AT&T's customer service and dropped call epidemic—according to tests performed by Gizmodo, it's...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0800

Prep For the Holidays with DIY Magic [DIY]
Sure you can do some last-minute holiday decorating and celebrating with store-bought goods, but that's no fun. We've rounded...
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Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:30:00 -0800

Ask the Commenters Roundup [Hive Mind]
Can I use a full length song for the Windows startup sound instead of just the little sound?Can you use the iPod Touch as a...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0800

NoDrives Manager Hides Your Hard Drives [Downloads]
Windows: Have a drive you'd like to keep hidden? No Drives Manager removes drives from the Windows Explorer, so casual users...
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Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Add Flair to Your Holiday Fires with Colorful Pine Cones [DIY]
While a roaring fire in the fireplace is a sight to behold all by itself, you can add some magical flair to the whole affair...
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mark90 posted a blog entry

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:09:44 -0800

Tattoo in Japan
Fans of Japanese culture and of tattoo art will find much to enjoy in this large format photobook exploring the diversity of...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:00:00 -0800

Focus on the Action to Avoid Headaches During 3D Movies [Movies]
Quite a few people will be taking in 3D movies this holiday season, and quite a few of them will leave the theater with...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Use a Crock Pot to Make Homemade Candles [DIY]
If you're looking for an easy way to make candles or a great homemade gift to give this holidays, this tutorial will show you...
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