Macs are famously unaffected by most virus and malware epidemics, even if Apple has recommended running antivirus apps. Now Apple is taking malware matters into its own hands by automatically scanning installation packages for the bad stuff. More »
Earlier this year we directed fame-hungry ubergeek readers to one potential TV outlet in the form of Beauty And The Geek. If your skills fall more in the kitchen and dining room (another staple Lifehacker topic), then you might want to apply for pay TV network LifeStyle’s new local production of Come Dine With Me. More »
Using an on-screen keyboard to enter passwords and other personal data is a common technique for trying to reduce online fraud and crime. But does it really make any difference? More »
Want to copy a song from your iPod back onto your PC? You’ll need some specialised software, and potentially infinite patience. Here’s the lowdown on what you need to know. More »
Google Calendar includes an option to send reminders via SMS — but with a little tweaking, you can use it as a means of getting free SMS messages from your friends and family. More »
Common sense suggests you shouldn’t use any GPS in a car without it being mounted — but even if it is, the law could see you getting busted if that GPS is attached to a phone. More »
Apple’s latest $39 update to OS X Snow Leopard ships this Friday—but will all of your essential applications run when you install it? This application compatibility list is a good place to find out. More »
New webapp Lazyfeed is a topics-based newsreader that delivers the latest news focusing on subjects you’re interested in. Rather than delivering new content from specific sites, Lazyfeed only updates when it finds something new based on one of your topics of interest. More »
