Wallets made with duct tape are not a new concept. But since times are tough, and they also make for functional alternatives to traditional wallets, this latest DIY attempt is worth sharing.
If you’re lucky enough that—even occasionally—you can telecommute to your job (though web commute seems more accurate these days), you’ve no doubt learned that working away from the office comes with its own set of problems—and solutions.
Whether you’ve recently received a promotion or—given the economic climate—your employer has asked you to assume more responsibilities, chances are someone was doing the work before you. Smooth the transition to the added load by interviewing your predecessor.
Windows only: WinStep Nexus Dock has just about every feature you’d expect from a dock—it’s got widgets, mouse-over effects, skins, drag-and-drop, and even supports Vista Aero Glass effects.
Ever wonder what day of the week your 40th birthday will land, even if it’s some 12 years out? Turns out Windows 7 and Vista’s handy system tray calendar makes navigating future and past dates a breeze.
Pare your office down to the essentials, make the most of the surfaces you have, and pair it all with a sweeping city view. That’s how one Lifehacker reader rolls in their home office.
Yesterday’s simple guide to turning old CDs into an iPod dock inspired reader longbourne to write in with his own DIY phone/iPod dock and charging station, and we’re impressed.
Linux only: If you’ve ever wondered what is thrashing your hard drive but can’t figure out which process it is, you can use the iotop utility to help.
Mozilla’s annual Extend Firefox contest starts today, and they’re looking for the best new, inventive extensions to herald in “the next great web experience”.
Windows only: Glass Notepad extends the Aero transparency effect to the entire editing window—a slick replacement for the built-in Notepad utility.
