This week we increased our privacy with a few simple tricks, organized our virtual desktops with the help of some clever wallpaper, made the most of our rooted Android phones, and more. Here's a quick look back.
Protecting your privacy on the internet these days seems like a hefty undertaking, but there are a few things you can do to protect your privacy with just the click of a button. Here are our favorite super-simple tricks. More »
Wallpapers are a great way to customize your desktop, but they can be an organizational tool as well. Here are a bunch of wallpapers that can actual help you keep a clean, tidy, and more productive desktop. More »
In a networked world, you don't have to be sitting in front of your computer to start downloads, access files, or see what's going on in front of your webcam. This week's episode of Lifehacker is all about remote access and control. More »
Readers offer their best tips for preserving your headphone cables, tracking Amazon's free app of the day, and easily checking whether your internet's down. More »
Memorial Day marks the start of the serious grilling season, and there's no better weekend to try your hand at outdoor cooking, or bolster your established grill-master game. Luckily, honing your outdoor culinary skills is a lot more simple than it seems, given the right tools, a little preparation, and a few tips on technique. Here's a look at some pointers on getting the right gear, turning out great meals, and even preparing for uncooperative weather. More »
Android phones are spectacular little devices because they're able to so much that others simply can't, but one big snag in that greatness is that many of those best features require that the phones be rooted. Whether you plan on installing custom ROMs or not, you may want to root your phone just to use the great apps that require root access. Here are the ten most essential apps available for Android that require root. More »
Looking for a project to make the most out of your long holiday weekend? Here are 15 of our favorite DIY and how-to projects, most of which you can tackle in the time left in your holiday. More »
Deciding what to major in or whether to get a graduate degree? This new report from Georgetown University may help. The report demonstrates the strong link between college majors and lifetime earnings, and also shows the earnings boost for graduate degrees by major. More »
Whether you're a die-hard Windows fan or simply a Mac user required to occasionally use Windows, it's hard to argue against the fact that Mac OS X has some killer features. Here's how to get the best of them on Windows. More »
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My laptop came with a Blu-ray drive, but I can't seem to play Blu-rays with it, and everyone says I need to buy extra expensive software to use it. Even VLC can't play them. (I thought it played everything!) Is paying $50 my only option? More »
Readers offer their best tips for maximizing your browser window in OS X, getting free Android apps from Amazon, and keeping your home address secure on your GPS unit. More »
Google Chrome is a favorite among power users in no small part due to its innovative experimental features (many of which are eventually integrated into the stable browser). For our final installment of the best of Google Labs, we're taking a look at the best experimental, advanced features you can add to Google Chrome. More »
We've been excited about the upcoming Windows 8 for a long time, and today Microsoft demonstrated some of the very Windows Phone-like interface overhauls coming to both tablet and desktop computers. More »
Top 10 Simple Privacy Tricks Everyone Should Use
Give Your Desktop a Productivity Boost with These Built-in Organization Wallpapers
This Is Lifehacker, Episode 11: Access Your Computer from Anywhere, Remote Control BitTorrent, and Set Up a Remote Security Camera
From the Tips Box: Headphone Cables, Free Android Apps, and Dying Internet
Become the Memorial Day Grill Master
The 10 Best Android Apps that Make Rooting Your Phone Worth the Hassle
15 Awesome Projects Worth Tackling on the Extra Day of Your Long Weekend
What Your College Major Is Worth
How to Get Mac OS X's Best Features on Windows
How Can I Play Blu-Ray Discs on My Computer?
From the Tips Box: Maximizing Chrome, Free Amazon Apps, and GPS Safety
Six Great Experimental Features to Enable in Google Chrome's Labs
First Look at Windows 8's New Interface for Tablets and PCs
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