Windows/Mac/Linux: GKrellM is a free system monitor that is highly customisable right out of the box with a host of settings, further enhanced by a large pool of diverse plugins. More »
Windows 7 wants to be your trusted upgrade from Windows XP—so much so that the Redmond giant will offer a virtualised “Windows XP Mode” in Windows 7 Professional and Ultimate editions when they drop. More »
Great food doesn’t require an afternoon in a crowded produce section. An industrious chef and clever blogger post three-course meal plans that can be fashioned from four relatively cheap canned foods and pantry staples. More »
There’s already more Twitter clients than you can poke a stick at, but if you want a unique way to check the latest tweets, good old Excel is another option. More »
Your Road Worrier columnist has always fancied himself as a pretty compact packer, but in the month of May I’ll put that to a pretty severe test with the Lifehacker Hand Luggage Only challenge: doing my normal work, visiting every state and territory in Australia, and living completely out of a single standard-sized airline carry-on bag. More »
Internode this week is rolling out its own-branded version of Optus’ 3G service for data-hungry consumers on the move — but does it make sense as a broadband deal? More »
Last week’s legal victory by Ice TV doesn’t just mean that the paid-for electronic program guide (EPG) service can continue — it might also lead to a much wider range of free information online covering everything from train timetables to racing form guides and telephone directories. More »
What do you get when you combine tons of shiny tech toys and a consistent eye for design? Judging by the hundreds of comments and questions about it, the envy of quite a few folks. More »
Kick off your Lifehacker Monday by making sure you didn’t miss any of the biggest posts from last week: More »
Worio is a search engine enhancement tool that combines keyword searches through popular search engines with a personalised suggestion engine, bookmarking and social networking. More »
