Saturday, December 25, 2010

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Set Up And Get To Know Your New Windows PC

8:00AM December 25, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

After years of struggling with your old, sluggish Windows PC, you’ve finally unwrapped a shiny new computer. Here’s how to get started tweaking your settings, installing programs, and beefing up security to keep it running like a dream. More »

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Set Up And Get To Know Your New Mac

8:00AM December 25, 2010 | Adam Dachis

You’ve taken your requisite Apple product unboxing video and boasted about your brand new Mac on Facebook, but now it’s time to get down to business. Whether you’re new to the Mac or not, here’s how to set up and get started. More »

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Set Up And Get To Know Your New iPhone, iPad Or iPod Touch

8:00AM December 25, 2010 | Adam Dachis

You’ve just been given an iDevice: a magical entity that bestows the gift of more apps than you can fathom. We’ll help you make sense of it all with some great apps, tips, and tricks for your shiny new Apple toy. More »

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Set Up And Get To Know Your New Android Phone

8:00AM December 25, 2010 | Kevin Purdy

Sweet robotic joy—you just unwrapped an Android phone and, man, is it shiny. Here are our suggestions for apps to grab, settings to tweak, and really nifty things you can do with your Google-powered mini-computer. More »

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Set Up And Get To Know Your New Camera

8:00AM December 25, 2010 | Adam Dachis

Whether it takes photos or videos, and whether it fits in the palm of your hand or has interchangeable lenses, you’ve got a brand new camera to play with. Here’s how to get the most out of your great new gift. More »

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Upcycle Your Christmas Cards Into Postcards

7:00AM December 25, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

You’ve more than likely got a slew of Christmas cards piling up. Rather than just chuck them in the recycle bin, upcycle them into postcards. More »

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Placebos Can Work Even When You Know They’re Fakes

6:30AM December 25, 2010 | Jessica Hamzelou - NewScientist

There’s little doubt that the placebo effect is real, but it has always been argued that a person feels better because they think the pill is the real deal. But what if it works even when you know it’s a fake? More »

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Most Popular Lifehacker How To Videos Of 2010

4:00AM December 25, 2010 | Adam Dachis

We’ve worked hard this year to bring you lots of great original video content, covering a range of subjects from building a Hackintosh to slowing down Justin Bieber. Here are the most popular original videos from 2010. More »

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Postage Rates To US Rise Over Security Fears

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4:00PM November 25, 2010 | Angus Kidman

Ever-tightening security procedures in the US have resulted in a lot of angst over airport rules, but they have consequences in other areas as well. Case in point? Sending most parcels to the US will now cost you $9 more as a “security surcharge”, and may take up to two days longer. More »

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SunSmart Advises You On UV Levels

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3:00PM November 25, 2010 | Angus Kidman

iOS: Weather apps aren’t exactly an unusual category, but the SunSmart app has a couple of features to recommend it. It’s backed by Cancer Council Victoria, and it offers advice on what the UV levels are expected to be in your location. More »