Linux: Sometimes you just need to see what’s inside a file without actually opening the application meant to handle it. Gloobus, a sleek, dark file previewer based on the Mac Quicklook tool, wants to make file previews elegant and convenient. More »
Always fancied learning an instrument (or getting your kids to learn one)? The Music Council Of Australia has a usefully exhaustive set of links sorted by state, as well as advice on how to choose a suitably credited teacher. Will 2010 be the year you actually get rhythm? Picture by Clemson [Find A Music Teacher via Crikey]
Socks have a peculiar tendency to take longer to dry than other garments (they were certainly one of the more challenging elements of last year’s Hand Luggage Only experiment on Lifehacker). If you need them to dry in a hurry, a hair straightener may be a solution. More »
Need a solid floor covering for a kitchen or other high-traffic area but don’t have a high-priced flooring budget? One ingenious home hacker came up with a solution using bargain-priced door mats from IKEA. More »
Like hunting for recipes online but also fancy working from a printed cookbook? PlateFeed.com lets you compile recipes contributed by others into a cookbook that’s then delivered to you. More »
Readers offer their best tips for getting the quickest browsing experience out of bookmarks, checking out local businesses using Google Maps, and setting up family wish lists for holidays and birthdays. More »
We’ve spent a lot of time talking about mandatory Internet censorship on Lifehacker recently, but it’s worth remembering that games are already subject to different-to-everything-else rules. Public submissions on the Attorney-General’s enquiry into that issue close on February 28, so don’t miss the chance to express your view. More »
The awesome thing about pegboards is how easy they make sorting and organising your tools. The not-so-awesome thing about pegboards is how they’re nailed to the wall. This DIY pegboard cart let’s you bring the organisation with you. More »
Chrome: We love Gina’s Better Gmail Firefox extension, a bundle of user scripts that improves the Gmail experience. Now that Google’s beefed up support for Chrome extensions, reader Dimitar Gruev has taken a shot at bringing an unofficial Better Gmail to Chrome. More »
Want to track a package you’ve sent via the post office or a courier? Posted lets you track where your parcel is on your iPhone. More »
