Monday, October 12, 2009

Work

Blackra1n Jailbreaks iPhone 3.1.2 Firmware

11:30PM October 12, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

Windows: Blackra1n continues in the long tradition of jailbreak apps that never say die when faced with Apple updates. It won’t unlock an iPhone for carrier switching, but Blackra1n does give you third-party, unofficial apps and features on your iPhone. More »


Work

Lifehacker Readers’ Biggest Google Annoyances

7:30PM October 12, 2009 | Kevin Purdy

We asked our Google-savvy readers which of the big G’s apps and features need fixing, and quite a few had some constructive criticism to offer. Here’s some of what they’d like to see fixed or fortified. More »


Work

Snow Leopard Bug Deleting Entire User Accounts

7:00PM October 12, 2009 | Adam Pash

Tech news site ITWire reports that a reproducible bug related to guest accounts in Snow Leopard is deleting entire user account data. That’s a very bad thing. From ITWire, here’s what’s happening: More »


Communicate

What’s Your Preferred Electronic Book Reader?

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4:00PM October 12, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Last week’s announcement that the Kindle will go on sale in Australia is widely expected to increase the visibility of electronic books in Australia. However, Kindle isn’t the only game in town. Which options are Lifehacker readers already using to read electronic books? More »


Design

Use Photos To Enhance A Place Card

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2:00PM October 12, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Traditional place cards often don’t consist of much more than the name of the guest and perhaps a reference to the event. Jazz up your place settings by adding a montage of photos on one side. More »


Travel

DUALSIM Mini Helps You Manage Multiple SIMs

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12:00PM October 12, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Global travellers often use more than one SIM card at once to save on phone costs. By letting you run two SIMs in a single phone, the DUALSIM Mini saves you constant SIM card swapping. Is that a useful option for road warriors? More »


Work

Registration Opens For LCA2010

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10:00AM October 12, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Registration for Linux.conf.au 2010, which takes place in Wellington, NZ, has now opened up, and the organisers of the region’s premier open source software conference are offering discounted early bird prices until November 13. It’s an impressive schedule, and Lifehacker will be attending; if you’re also heading over, get in now for the best deal. [linux.conf.au 2010]


Work

The DIY Standing Desk

10:00AM October 12, 2009 | Jason Fitzpatrick

A standing desk is a great alternative to spending all day hunched in your chair. Today’s featured workspace is a standing desk with ample space and well-managed cables. More »


Communicate

It’s Lifehacker Book Week 2009

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9:00AM October 12, 2009 | Angus Kidman

Welcome to Book Week, where Lifehacker celebrates reading, how technology can enhance your reading experience and the lessons authors can teach us about productivity. Throughout this week, we’ll be sharing book-related posts and ideas. Read on! Picture by babblingdweeb


Organise

Last Week’s Best Posts

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8:30AM October 12, 2009 | Angus Kidman

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