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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0800

From the Tips Box: iPhone Stylus, Touchpad Middle-Click, and Focused Browsing [From The Tips Box]
Readers offer their best tips for using touch screens in the cold winter months, middle-clicking with your laptop's touchpad,...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800

Remains of the Day: The Google Phone Edition [For What It's Worth]
Rumors fly that Google will soon release their own phone build around Google Voice (not just another Android handset), the...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:30:00 -0800

Beagle Search Tool Fetches Data From Deep Inside Your Linux System [Downloads]
Linux: When you need to drill down deep into your files and folders to find something stored in the depths of your Linux-based...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:00:00 -0800

CanYouSeeMe.org Checks for Open Ports Behind Firewalls [Internet]
If you're traveling this holiday season and using the wireless networks of hotels or other unfamiliar service providers,...
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Jeremy "ShoeMoney" Schoemaker posted a blog entry

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:37:42 -0800

The ShoeMoney Awards?
Every year about this time I get hammered with emails that I should have a ShoeMoney awards where I give out awards to the best...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800

Better Gmail 2 Fixes Go Live, Favicon Alerts Are Back [Updates]
Google made a change that recently broke Firefox extension Better Gmail 2's saucy favicon alert feature, but as of today...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

FireFound Tracks Your Stolen Computer, Nukes Your Personal Data [Downloads]
Firefox: The worst thing about losing your laptop isn't the cost of replacing your gear; it's the loss of personal info and...
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Jeremy "ShoeMoney" Schoemaker posted a blog entry

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:52:40 -0800

Droid, iPhone, BlackBerry – Rock Paper Scissors
So, I have had the Droid for 3 weeks now. There were 3 main reasons I made the switch from my iPhone on AT&T. 1) I suck...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:00:00 -0800

The Mac Lover's Bedroom [Featured Workspace]
Putting your workspace in your bedroom is a gamble. Do it poorly and you invite a clutter magnet into your sleeping space. Do...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:30:00 -0800

Ask the Commenters Roundup [Download Roundup]
Are there any good RSS readers for the iPhone?What's your favourite movie to show off a new HD setup?How can I add custom...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0800

Turn a Lightbulb into a Mini-Terrarium [Plants]
Why limit your mini-terrarium output to plain old jars? You can reuse a burned out light bulb to create a smaller,...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800

Make a Simple Holiday Decoration with a Tomato Cage [Holidays]
If you're looking for a novel and cheap outdoor holiday decoration, these tomato-cage-turned-Christmas-tree decorations are...
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Jeremy "ShoeMoney" Schoemaker posted a blog entry

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:14:21 -0800

ShoeMoney Marketplace Listings This Week
This week in the ShoeMoney Marketplace we had a decent amount of listings… even with the holidays: 30 OFF CompeteSEO...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0800

Get Built-In Bookcases Inexpensively by Using Pre-Made Parts [DIY]
If you like the look of built-in bookcases, but not the look of the bill from the contractor who installs them, you can build...
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Fred Wilson posted a blog entry

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:17:12 -0800

Some Thoughts On Email After Dealing With 500 Emails
I just spent four hours going through my inbox and taking it from 500 emails to zero. These were old unanswered emails, not...
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Fred Wilson posted a blog entry

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:29:51 -0800

A Lot Can Happen In Five Years
There's a saying I heard recently from someone in the tech business that goes something like this: Things take longer in the...
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Jeremy "ShoeMoney" Schoemaker posted a blog entry

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:00:16 -0800

Lady Noir – Free Shirt Friday
Lady Noir is a San Francisco based tee shirt company, whose inspiration is drawn from old Film Noir flicks. They have lots of...
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Fred Wilson posted a blog entry

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:22:36 -0800

Looking For An Expert In SEO/SEM/Online Direct Marketing
Our portfolio company Targetspot is looking for an experienced online direct marketer to "own" and manage their self serve...
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Fred Wilson posted a blog entry

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:19:54 -0800

lifehacker posted a blog entry

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0800

How to Fix Your Relatives' Terrible Computer [Tech Support]
Drop your bags, grab a drink, and grab the XP CD—it's time for the holiday ritual of fixing up your relatives'...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:30:00 -0800

Firefox 3.6 Beta 4 Available with Many Fixes [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: Nobody told Mozilla's developers it's a day off. They've just pushed out a fourth beta of Firefox 3.6,...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0800

Gadget and Gear Deals of the Day: Black Friday Edition [Dealhacker]
What's the most dealtastic day of the whole year? Black Friday, of course. Come on in for some deep-dish regular deals and...
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Fred Wilson posted a blog entry

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:22:45 -0800

Some Things To Be Thankful For This Year
1) The economic meltdown/panic of 2008 is largely over. The economy is still weak but markets are functioning and buyers are...
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Fred Wilson posted a blog entry

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:17:31 -0800

Some Things To Be Thankful For This Year
1) The economic meltdown/panic of 2008 is largely over. The economy is still weak but markets are functioning and buyers are...
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lifehacker posted a blog entry

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 05:00:00 -0800

61 Free Apps We're Most Thankful For [Downloads]
As we prepare to stuff our faces with a bountiful Thanksgiving feast, we turn our Thanksgiving spirit to the gobs of free...
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