Friday, May 15, 2009

Work

Edgeless Enables Mouse Cursor Wrap Around

11:30PM May 15, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Windows only: If you’re sporting a wide screen monitor or dual monitors, Edgeless wraps your mouse cursor around one far edge to the other saving you the long haul through the middle. More »


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Use A Squeeze Bottle For Perfect Pancakes

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3:00PM May 15, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Pancakes are a great Saturday breakfast, but it takes skill to pour the batter neatly into the pan without splashes. Here’s a neat way to avoid that problem: use a squeeze sauce bottle for neat, fuss-free dispensing. More »


Money

Weekly Envelope Helps Plan Your Budget

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1:30PM May 15, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Not sure where all the money goes? Online application Weekly Envelope can help you manage your finances. More »


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Take Your Life Philosophy From Charles ‘Bud’ Tingwell

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12:00PM May 15, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Across the country, people are paying tribute to legendary Australian actor Charles ‘Bud’ Tingwell, who died today aged 86. And while Tingwell might seem like a less-than-obvious topic for a site like Lifehacker, his overall philosophy is worth bearing in mind. More »


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TiVo Adds Nova, Vega Radio Streams

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10:14AM May 15, 2009 | Angus Kidman

If you don’t fancy paying for movie downloads, TiVo has just expanded its service with an entirely free option: radio podcasts from the Nova and Vega networks. More »


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Virgin Deal Highlights Mobile 3G Issues

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9:53AM May 15, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Virgin Mobile is offering what looks like a good deal on buying a prepaid 3G broadband modem through Australia Post — but closer examination of the details reminds us why buying wireless broadband requires careful planning. More »


Travel

HLO Day 14: Online Check-In Saves The Day

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8:04AM May 15, 2009 | Angus Kidman

You have to love it when a plan comes together. Having had the undignified experience of being forced to part with my beloved blue bag on the flight from Devonport, I was determined to avoid the same fate when I next boarded a DHC-8 with skimpy luggage limits. More »


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How To Move Your Home Folder To Another Drive

7:00AM May 15, 2009 | Adam Pash

If you’re on a Mac and looking to move your home folder, here’s how. More »


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Turn An Old Wine Bottle Into A Fancy Oil Bottle

6:00AM May 15, 2009 | The How-To Geek

The Instructables web site writes up a guide to turning an old wine bottle into one of those fancy restaurant-style oil/vinegar containers. More »


Work

The Handcrafted Standing Desk

5:00AM May 15, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Lifehacker readers frequently demonstrate how “If you can’t find what you want, build it yourself” is their mantra of choice. This handcrafted standing desk is the most polished example we’ve featured. More »