Thursday, December 23, 2010

Work

VirtualBox 4.0 Simplifies Virtual Operating System Management

11:00PM December 23, 2010 | Kevin Purdy

Windows/Mac/Linux: VirtualBox 4.0 makes creating virtual operating systems a lot less bothersome. The interface is easier to get around, the virtual machines easier to move or wipe away, display and hardware compatibility is improved, and new “extensions” can add new capabilities. More »


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Desks You Can Close Are A Recipe For Disorganisation

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3:00PM December 23, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Fancy that antique roll-top desk? Think twice — having a lid you can close on your deskbound junk is often just an invitation to accumulate more junk. More »


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Bookarestaurant.com Offers Online Restaurant Bookings

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2:00PM December 23, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Booking a restaurant by phone can be a risky undertaking when you get an answering machine. Bookarestaurant.com lets you search an area by available tables and make a booking directly. More »


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Is The Tie Officially Dead?

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1:00PM December 23, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Time was that any man working in a central city location would wear a tie to work as a matter of course. Has the tie now become an endangered species? More »


Money

Lifehacker’s Gift Card Checklist

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11:30AM December 23, 2010 | Angus Kidman

If you haven’t already got your Christmas gift plans finalised and perfected, then a gift card is probably looking like a pretty good option about now. As our 12 days of perfect Christmas planning nears its conclusion, here’s a few gift card tricks to be aware of. More »


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From The Tips Box: Mac File Sharing, Navigation, Packing Boxes

11:30AM December 23, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

Readers offer their best tips for sharing files between Macs, getting directions with your smartphone, and packing boxes for shipping. More »


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Most Popular Featured Workspaces Of 2010

10:30AM December 23, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Every week we highlight the interesting workspaces of Lifehacker readers and companies around the world. Today we’re highlighting the 16 most popular workspaces from 2010 for your browsing and idea-gathering enjoyment. More »


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Ask Lifehacker: How To Handle An Interstate Job Interview

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10:00AM December 23, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Dear Lifehacker, Can you guys do an article on how to approach a job interview for an interstate job? Any advice from experience would be great too. Thanks, Jacob More »


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Ignore Line Length When Shopping, It Won’t Get You There Faster

10:00AM December 23, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

While empty lanes will always get you out of the store quickest, trying to judge which line will be fastest is more luck than anything else. Here’s how to best get through long checkout lines during the holidays. More »


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Nike Training Club Is Your New, Handheld Personal Trainer

9:30AM December 23, 2010 | Adam Dachis

iOS: Nike Training Club is a handheld personal trainer for your iPhone, walking you through timed exercises with visual demonstrations and keep you on task with your exercise goals. Oh, and it’s free. More »