Ask LH: How Do I Know If My VPN Is Trustworthy?

Dear Lifehacker, I’ve read about why I really should use a VPN, and I’ve been looking into different providers, but there’s one thing I’m worried about. Can’t a VPN provider just look at my traffic all they want and see what I’m doing? Don’t I just have to trust them not to spy on me?


Microsoft To Launch Australian Azure Region

Microsoft has confirmed plans to launch Australia as one of its Azure regions, with data centres to be located in Sydney and Melbourne. That means that rather than having to locate cloud projects in the nearest Azure data centre (Singapore), they can remain on Australian shores.


How To Uninstall Windows Or Linux After Dual-Booting

We’ve talked a lot about running multiple operating systems on the same computer — whether it’s Windows and Linux, Windows and OS X or something else — but what happens when it’s time to get rid of one? Here’s how to delete Windows or Linux from your system after you’ve dual-booted them.


Set Google Now Reminders From Google Search Results

Google Now’s new Reminders feature is pretty darn awesome. Lifehacker reader Gmapper14 has found a great feature you may not know about: you can add reminders right from Google search results.


Cloud Storage Speed Compared, Dropbox Comes Out On Top

The cloud storage wars are heating up and there are a lot of reasons to look at the alternatives. One big question is: “Which service is the fastest at syncing files?” Unsurprisingly, that title goes to reigning incumbent, Dropbox.


Get SwiftKey, Our Favourite Android Keyboard, On Sale For 50% Off

Android: SwiftKey, our favourite keyboard for Android, is on sale now at Google Play for $1.99. That’s 50 per cent off its regular price, and for your money you get all of SwiftKey’s features, from accurate predictive text to gesture typing.


How To Heat Your House Efficiently

Winter is coming, and all across the southern states eyes turn to energy bills and minds towards how to make them smaller. What is the most efficient way to heat your house? As with anything to do with thermodynamics the answer is complicated, but there are some solid rules to help shape your thinking.


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Invert Your Phone’s Colours For Nighttime Navigation

Most standalone GPS units have a night mode that draws the map with dark colours so the glare doesn’t distract you while driving, but many smartphone GPS apps lack this critical feature. However, you can give any GPS app a reasonable stand-in for a real night mode by inverting your phone’s screen.


Imgur Extension By Metronomik Rehosts Images

Chrome: Imgur is a popular choice for quickly sharing images. Imgur Extension by Metronomik takes a few extra steps out of the process for Chrome users.


Create A Centre-Pull Ball Of Wool By Hand

If you’re into knitting, you know it can be tough to keep your wool under control and tangle free. A center-pull ball of wool eliminates a lot of the hassle, and it’s really easy to make your own.


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