By random luck, or with a little Firefox tweak, Google Calendar users might find a few useful “Gadgets” on the right side of their calendar pages, offering coutdown timers, time zone tracking and jump-to date finding. More »
Linux: Mac4Lin, a package of skins, wallpapers, icons and interface refinements that brings a completist Mac look to Linux with an automated installation, has reached the 1.0 stage with an impressive array of features. More »
“It depends” can be a frustrating answer when you’re looking for solid, dependable answers. Decision engine Hunch, however, tries to make your personality count and offer relevant choices for shopping, career, health and other questions. More »
My struggles to get Windows 7 RC to install were eventually resolved with a slightly unusual solution: abandoning the 32-bit release in favour of the 64-bit package. More »
If you’ve ever thought those tiny disclaimers on “premium” SMS services were irresponsible and deceptive, you’re not alone — the ACCC is now hunting down advertisers who promote such services without making it clear what sort of fiscal hole the purchaser is digging for themselves. More »
The Suna traffic-tracking service will cover most of Australia’s key cities within weeks, but what else can we expect from this handy GPS enhancing technology? Lifehacker chatted with Adam Game, CEO of Suna’s parent company Intelematics, to find out. More »
If you’re literate, organised and are addicted to Lifehacker’s parent hacks, then we have just the job for you. Our sibling site Babble is looking for an editor while Amber (who currently performs the role) takes maternity leave. Interested? See Babble’s post for details and how to apply.
Chances are that when you eat KFC, it’s more of a guilty indulgence than a positive dietary decision — but the fast food giant is trying to change that with a new “healthy” grilled chicken range (and a $35 million marketing campaign). 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 you haven’t made the leap to Windows 7 but you’re envious of its awesome window docking and resizing features, grab PowerResizer to bring them to your current version of Windows. More »
