It’s no secret that we love Arch Linux and one of Arch’s best features is the simple, easy-to-use package manager, Pacman. Here’s how to get Pacman’s simple command structure in other Linux distributions. More »
Belvedere, our automatic file management tool for Windows, has updated with a few new features, like the ability to move folders around and add tracks to iTunes. More »
I’ll start out with as strong a recommendation on The Nerdist Way, written by Chris Hardwick, as I can give: You should buy this book. Now I’m going to tell you why. More »
A recent survey has revealed that Australians are among the least likely to take out their wallets to pay for online services, with 91 per cent of respondents happy to keep their cash unspent. 73 per cent is the worldwide average, so we definitely occupy the higher end of the stingy bracket. More »
Perhaps you’ve seen the the jailbreak hack that allows you to use Siri hands-free but haven’t wanted to jailbreak your device. Lucky for you, there’s a built-in feature that’ll let you use Siri without the need to press and hold the home button. To set it up, just follow these steps: More »
We’ve all met a person who is always right, and we know how annoying they can be because they’re often wrong. There’s little that’s more annoying than arguing with somebody who is clearly mistaken but won’t admit it. The problem is, sometimes we’re the one in the wrong and we don’t realise it. Everyone has the capacity to become stubborn and unyielding, but also to notice when that happens and stop. Here’s what you can do to recognise and admit fault when it is your own. More »
We’ve had a lot of discussion about SOPA and PIPA recently, the bills that want to cripple the internet, but there are still plenty of people who aren’t clear on the issues. And although the bills have been shelved for now, similar threats (e.g., ACTA) loom and it’s wise to stay informed of the issues at stake. This infographic lays SOPA’s and PIPA’s legal and technical technical details out pretty clearly. More »
Despite the large number of Twitter clients available for Linux, none of them are perfect. Our favourite would have to be the powerful, customisable Choqok. More »
Dear Lifehacker,
I’d like to release some music I’ve made, but, for various reasons, I don’t want to go through a record company. What are my options? What are the best ways true music lovers can support my music directly rather than through a record company?
Sincerely,
Aspiring Musician More »
Your professor says an awful lot of things during class. You can’t possibly write it all down, nor should you. To take the best notes (and ace your exams), pay attention to your professor’s cues — conscious and subconscious. More »
