Whether you’re looking for an alternative to expensive commercial software or just trying to get a feel for what’s out there, AlternativeTo is a handy service for finding software alternatives.
Firefox with Greasemonkey: If you’ve ever tried to copy a URL directly from the Google search results screen, you’ll find that the resulting links aren’t what they appear to be—but you can fix that problem.
Apart from loading web pages, there’s one thing that most of our readers want their browser to do: Block annoying advertisements. Web site Neowin points out that Internet Explorer 8′s InPrivate feature does just that.
Windows only: Visually WriteMonkey is a dead simple text editor with a strong emphasis on distraction free writing. Under the hood it’s packed with handy features to make writing easier.
Six months ago we pointed out the best Android apps to boost your mobile productivity, but since then more free applications have appeared in the Market that offer useful features you don’t want to miss.
Dear Lifehacker,A program created data files for every song in my collection. No problem, right? Except my music is spread across nested folders on multiple drives. Know a program that bulk-deletes certain file types? Sincerely, ScatteredTunes
Google Profiles, the page the big G wants you to use as your universal contact page, now lets you choose your own URL cap instead of a number string. So google.com/profiles/BestDudeEver is up for grabs.
