Dell SecureWorks: Australians Eager For Penetration Testing

Dell is expanding its SecureWorks security consulting and services arm into Australia. One of the most in-demand services from prospective local customers? Penetration testing.


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Briefly: 13 Amazing Facts, New Superman Movie Trailer, NASA To Build 3D Pizza Printers

Brief news items of note for Lifehacker readers including: NASA develops 3D food printer, watch the new Man OF Steel trailer, how easy is it to get a doctor’s certificate after admitting you’re not sick?


Handbags: Filthier Than Toilet Seats?

The next time your wife is rummaging around in her handbag for her lippy or car keys, you may want to surreptitiously hand her a wet wipe. A new study from UK washroom company Initial Hygiene has found that women’s handbags are often crawling with harmful bacteria that can pose a significant health risk to humans.


The Android Home Screen With Shelves

Shooting for a simple and elegant look, chrisbanks2 created this great-looking home screen that turns your apps into items on a shelf and widgets into posters on a wall. If you want to make your phone more homey, here’s how to put it together.


AppGuru Centralises Cloud Account Management

One of the challenges of an environment where employees use multiple cloud services is how to manage those accounts. AppGuru, a new web-based service from LogMein,, aims to simplify that process by providing a centralised console where IT managers can track, deploy and remove users on different services.


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Video: Branson On Business

Ever wondered how Sir Richard Branson became so ridiculously successful? Last week, we attended Talent International’s “Talent Unleashed” event in Sydney which was headlined by the Virgin billionaire. Guests were given an insight into Branson’s business methods with a focus on how to successfully create working environments through sheer bloody-mindedness and self-belief. He also discusses Virgin Galactic, the importance of following your gut instinct and the havoc wrought by Apple on his former music business.


Producteev Goes Free, Unveils New Features For Group To-Dos

Android/iOS/Mac/Web: To-do service Producteev, one of your favorite group to-do management tools, unveiled a major overhaul to its webapp today that’s aimed at making your personal to-dos easier to follow, and group projects easier to manage.


Flickr For Android Gets An Overhaul To Match Its Web Redesign

Android: Yesterday, Flickr completely overhauled its web site and unveiled new free and paid plans. After that, it pushed a huge update to the Flickr Android app, one that brings the tiled gallery view and a few extra features for mobile users.


Ask LH: Is It OK To Buy Bootleg Products?

Dear Lifehacker, Is it ever OK to buy replica/bootleg products? I’ll probably never spend $200 on sunglasses, $500 on headphones, $1500 on a handbag (or manbag), or $5000 on a watch. While I admire the aesthetics, I simply can’t justify the expense. Is this largely a victimless crime? After all, these companies aren’t losing me as a potential customer. Thanks, Bag Hunter


How To Get The Best Xbox One Features Now

Don’t want to wait until the end of the year or beyond for the new features announced on the Xbox One? You can do most everything that it offers with a lounge room PC right now. Here’s how.


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