Tuesday, December 7, 2010

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Gmail Priority Inbox Learns Faster, Explains Its Decisions

11:30PM December 7, 2010 | Kevin Purdy

Gmail says that since introducing its semi-automatic Priority Inbox feature, users who stick with their Priority Inbox end up spending 15 per cent less time reading email. More »


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Samsung “Reviewing Options” For Nexus S In Australia

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4:53PM December 7, 2010 | Angus Kidman

The Android Gingerbread-sporting Nexus S from Samsung looks like a nifty phone. Unfortunately, release plans for Australia seem pretty unformed. More »


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Ask Lifehacker: How Often Do I Have To Jailbreak?

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4:00PM December 7, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Hi Lifehacker, I’m a first-time jailbreaker and am wondering how I go about updating my iPhone software now that the new version has been released. Am I going to lose everything and have to reinstall it? Cause that sounds like a drag. Thanks, Blake More »


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Got An Overheating PC? Check For BIOS Updates

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3:00PM December 7, 2010 | Angus Kidman

I mentioned in yesterday’s chill mat roundup that my current notebook is running a tad on the warm side. Using a chill mat consistently has definitely helped, but I’ve also seen an improvement after updating the BIOS More »


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T-Touch Tab On Sale Via Contract Today

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2:00PM December 7, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Just a quick reminder that the Telstra T-Touch Tab goes on sale as a 24-month contract device today. If you fancy this at all, the $299 outright price at all is probably a better bet, but it’s always nice to have Android options. [Telstra]


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Lifehacker Gift Guide: Ideas For Business Travellers

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1:00PM December 7, 2010 | Angus Kidman

What do you give the person who has everything because they’re always in the duty-free section? Here’s some gift ideas for the business traveller in your life. More »


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Most Popular How-To Guides Of 2010

12:00PM December 7, 2010 | Adam Pash

We cover a lot ground every day on Lifehacker, but we get our greatest pleasure from putting together in-depth, step-by-step guides, making complicated tasks easy to do yourself. Here’s a look back at our most popular how-to features of 2010. More »


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TV Networks Still In Denial Of BitTorrent Reality

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11:30AM December 7, 2010 | Angus Kidman

The fact that it’s easier and more reliable to download TV via BitTorrent than watch it via erratic broadcaster schedules is hardly a new development. However, commercial TV networks appear to be largely in denial about that threat to their business. More »


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From The Tips Box: Alternative Apps, Instant Previews, Spills

11:30AM December 7, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

Readers offer their best tips for finding alternatives to popular apps, quickly toggling Google Instant Previews, and cleaning up big spills. More »


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Best Mobile App Winner: Lifehacker 2010 Awards

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10:30AM December 7, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Smart phones at the ready! We have a result in our Best Mobile App category. What’s your absolute #1 essential app for your phone? More »