Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - Page 2
Fix

Reduce Browning By Cutting Apples Underwater

Browned apple slices are nobody’s idea of appetising, so the next time you reach for the fruit, remember to cut it under water to keep its colour fresher for longer.


Work

Yahoo Upgrades Mail, Messenger, And Search

Yahoo Mail users are getting 25MB attachment limits and easier photo uploading, a new Messenger beta allows for full-screen video chat and social network link-ins, and searchers will get refinement and analytic results as part of Yahoo’s big Monday announcements.


Fix

Make Firefox Faster By Vacuuming Your Database

Firefox tip: Firefox 3.0′s Awesome Bar added all kinds of features to the ‘fox, but unfortunately it’s also created some performance issues—for example, by upping the default history time, leading to larger, fragmented databases. This quick hack speeds things up.


Work

From The Tips Box: Tire Patches And Underwear Firestarters

Lifehacker readers teach us how to patch our bike tires in a pinch, how we can relieve itching with meat tenderiser, and that burning bras could save our lives.


Design

Personas Turns Vanity Searches Into Keyword Art

Want to add a novel twist to your vanity searches? Personas is an art installation that turns a vanity search of your name in a spectrum of keywords associated with it.


Fix

Save Dollars And Calories With DIY Microwave Popcorn

Tthis DIY microwave popcorn trick is perfect for lazy nights at home. Prepare a batch now and then to enjoy a healthy, cheap snack.


Work

Start Google Chrome In Incognito Mode With A Shortcut

Google Chrome’s Incognito mode is great for doing a little under-the-radar browsing on your computer, but if you want to use Chrome to search in private from the get-go, these Windows and OS X-friendly methods can help.


Work

Read Your Résumé From The Bottom Up To Reduce Errors

Getting a job in this tight economy necessitates making a great first impression, which leaves little-to-no room for typos and other résumé mistakes. The Washington Post details some ways to help outline your credentials more accurately.


Fix

Complete Guide To Making Outlook Faster (Than Molasses)

If you are stuck using Microsoft Outlook to send those TPS reports at work, you’ve already experienced just how painfully slow it can get—but with a few quick tips you can make it usable again.


Work

Mac OS X Snow Leopard Ships August 28th

Previously thought to be set for a September release, the folks at Apple have decided to speed things up a bit, announcing today that Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard will ship this Friday, August 28th.