Monday, August 10, 2009

Work

LockHunter Deletes Stubborn Files And Applications

11:30PM August 10, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Windows: Everyone has run into the problem at some point. You want to move or delete a file and Windows flat out denies you because the file is supposedly in use. Break your file free with LockHunter. More »


Work

Firefox 3.6 Alpha Adds Tab Previews, Boosts Startup Time

11:00PM August 10, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Windows/Mac/Linux: Lovers of bleeding-edge browsers, rejoice: the first alpha of Firefox 3.6, code-named Namoroka, is available for download. Grab it to check out JavaScript improvements, startup time speed-ups, visual tab previews and behaviour tweaks, and other changes. More »


Communicate

ABC Switches Off Unmetered iView

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3:38PM August 10, 2009 | Angus Kidman

So much for the ABC’s plans plans to expand the range of unmetered providers for iView — right now, watching shows through iView will chew through your bandwidth no matter which ISP you use. More »


Work

Building The Google Chrome Icon In Lego

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2:00PM August 10, 2009 | Angus Kidman

I’m not going to argue a serious productivity case for this, but for the almost 8 percent of Lifehacker readers who use Chrome, this is essential viewing: the Chrome icon built with Lego. [via The Official Google Blog]


Travel

Avoid Extra Charges That Inflate Air Ticket Prices

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12:00PM August 10, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Competitive pressures mean that air travel is cheaper than ever — but airlines keen to turn a dollar are trying to make up the difference with a range of hidden charges. Here’s some of the options you need to keep an eye out for. More »


Communicate

Telling People About Digital TV Is Costly

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10:00AM August 10, 2009 | Angus Kidman

We already know lots of Australians are confused by digital TV, and apparently un-confusing them is going to cost a whole lot more: at least $66 million, to be precise. More »


Work

The Trap Door Desk

9:00AM August 10, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

At first glance, today’s featured workspace might appear to be yet another so-hip-it-hurts, ultra-spartan Mac workspace. This space, however, has a secret. More »


Organise

Last Week’s Best Posts

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8:30AM August 10, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Kick off your Lifehacker Monday by making sure you didn’t miss any of the biggest posts from last week: More »


Communicate

Learn How To Work A Crowd

8:00AM August 10, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

When you think of “working a crowd,” you might think of entertainers at best, and shifty multi-level marketing salesman at worst. There are, however, non-jerky ways to meet people and benefit from casual networking. More »


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Homemade Floating Speaker Takes Your Tunes On The Water

7:00AM August 10, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Whether lounging in the pool or tubing down a river, enjoying warm weather and water shouldn’t separate you from your tunes. Check out this speaker modification project to create a waterproof, tune-blasting buoy. More »