Odds are good at this end of the year that you’ll get more reading done than usual. But when you’ve devoured that long-awaited tome, what should be next on your list? That’s the issue What Should I Read Next? aims to address. More »
Chances are if you’re heading away from home over the Christmas break, you’ll want to snap a few photos on the way. And if you’re planning more serious shots than the ones you can quickly snap on your mobile, you won’t want to arrive and realise you’ve left the spare CF card behind. More »
Constructing a room divider is always a tricky feat, especially if you’re renting and don’t want to leave any permanent marks behind. One clever hacker managed that trick using a couple of poles from IKEA. More »
Want to catch a program from iView but don’t have a reliable enough connection to stream it? Use the ABC iView Downloader to pull the show down to watch at your leisure. More »
We’re huge fans of repurposing here at Lifehacker — squeezing extra and usually clever uses out of everyday objects. Here’s a look back at some of the most popular repurposing posts from 2009. More »
Savvy Mac users know you can get virtually any 3G USB dongle working by using the built-in dialler, but using the official software gets you more info like speeds and whether you’re approaching download limits. Unfortunately, Vodafone’s official Mac software is dead in the water when it comes to Snow Leopard. Fortunately, there’s an easy fix. More »
iPhone/iPod touch only: Working with white noise in the background can be great for improving concentration. Custom Sounds of Nature takes the same approach with the soothing sounds of crickets and oceans. It’s so relaxing, you just might fall asl…zzzz. More »
Readers offer their best tips for using alternative household tools as screwdrivers in a pinch, getting wrinkles out without an iron, and clever uses for keyboard trays. More »
People have obviously taken the official ABC iPhone app — it’s been downloaded 290,000 times since it was launched in March. A new update brings the ability to listen live, along with 90-second video news bulletins, weather forecasts and easy sharing buttons for social networks. More »
