It’s not the only free-spirited font installed by default on most computers, but it’s almost certainly the most widely, and often inappropriately, used. If you had your way, would Comic Sans ever see the light of day? More »
Windows only: Microsoft has a new add-on for Office 2003 and 2007 that sets Microsoft Translator—used in the Live Search service—as a more robust and multi-language translator than the WorldLingo default. More »
Modern routers can do all sorts of complex tricks, but sometimes you just want to use a a spare router for a simpler task, like extending your existing wireless coverage. That’s where open source firmware DD-WRT comes in. More »
No-one wants to carry too much stuff with them as cabin luggage on a long-haul flight, but which items simply can’t be consigned to the hold? More »
Testing your own site’s loading time doesn’t need much more than a stopwatch, but if you want to see how your site measures up against rivals, Webslug could be a handy option. More »
Foxtel is reportedly joining the online broadcasting brigade, allowing subscribers to catch up with some of its shows via a dedicated site. More »
You won’t find stark surfaces and strong artificial lighting in today’s featured workspace. Natural is the watchword. More »
Kick off your Lifehacker Monday by making sure you didn’t miss any of the biggest posts from last week: More »
Windows only: If iTunes is your music management tool of choice and you’ve found yourself wishing for a smaller interface you may want to check out SkiniTunes, a very compact player for your iTunes collection. More »
If you need to pick the best date for a group of people to meet, WhichDateWorks is a simple service with a polished interface. More »