Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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What’s An MVNO And Why Should You Care?

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3:30PM December 22, 2010 | Angus Kidman

When you’re choosing a mobile phone network, you’ll quickly face the choice between a “regular” telephone network and a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). What’s the difference and does it matter? More »


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DIY IKEA Bag Dog Coat

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2:00PM December 22, 2010 | Angus Kidman

We’ve featured hacks to convert the IKEA Frakta bag into a dress and a messenger bag, but here’s another potentially useful option given the current unpredictable weather: a raincoat for your dog. [IKEA Hacker]


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Lifehacker Mobile Is Ready To Rock Your Phone

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1:00PM December 22, 2010 | Angus Kidman

We’ve reworked and revamped Lifehacker’s mobile site, and it should now make for friendlier browsing on smaller screens. If you hit our regular site on most mobile phones, you’ll get a streamlined single-column version. More »


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Most Popular Featured Desktops Of 2010

12:00PM December 22, 2010 | Adam Dachis

Throughout the year you’ve submitted your beautifully organised desktops and we’ve featured the ones that stand out. Here’s a look at the best of the best featured desktops from 2010. More »


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Ask Lifehacker: Should I Get An iPad Or An Android Tablet?

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11:30AM December 22, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Dear Lifehacker, I am looking at getting myself a tablet for Christmas, and was wondering what the major pros and cons of getting an iPad or Android tablet, and why I should choose one over the other. Any information would be great! Cheers, Aaron More »


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Be Open About Your Regifts To Avoid Embarassment

11:30AM December 22, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

We’ve mentioned ways to regift without guilt (or getting caught) before, but sometimes it can be hard to hide the fact that you’re giving an old gift to someone else. Deal finder Dealnews recommends being open about regifting to avoid the issues it presents. More »


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Comment Save Keeps Track Of Your Comments On The Web

10:30AM December 22, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

Chrome: If you’re a heavy commenter on other web sites, it can get hard keeping track of it all. Chrome extension Comment Save logs each comment you make around the web so you can check up on them. More »


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Optus To Offer Foxtel Over Cable Again

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10:03AM December 22, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Since 2009, Optus hasn’t been selling new pay TV services, and has been stripping back the options for its existing customers. However, from next year it will again begin selling pay TV options from Foxtel to customers using its cable network, as well as offering satellite services in areas where its cable doesn’t offer. More »


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How To Encrypt Passwords With Old-School Tabula Recta

10:00AM December 22, 2010 | John Graham-Cunning

John Graham-Cumming, an Oxford-trained computer programmer and mathematician with a doctorate in computer security, shares why he prefers writing his passwords down, and how he uses an old-school cipher technique to keep his wallet-friendly passwords secure. More »


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The Handy New Keyboard Shortcuts In Android 2.3 Gingerbread

9:59AM December 22, 2010 | Adam Pash

Google just rounded up some of their favourite Android tips and tricks, many of which are new to Android 2.3. More »