We always celebrate the end of the year by highlighting the 10 most popular Australian stories on Lifehacker. What topped the rankings in 2013?
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Go On A Blind Date… With A Book
They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover — but what about the title, author and plot? In a bid to lure customers back from the ebook market, one plucky book store has begun selling novels that are completely wrapped in brown paper. A few vague words are your only hint to what lies within…
Become A Man’s Man With These 65 Life Hacks From Goldman Sachs
Investment banking firm Goldman Sachs has published a list of bite-sized tips designed to turn you into the ultimate man. (Apparently, a healthy dose of sexism towards women is a pre-requisite.)
How To Watch The Melbourne Cup Online
No TV in the office but you still want to catch the Melbourne Cup? It’s no drama this year, with the race that stops the nation being broadcast live on Telstra’s Racing Network site.
Phone Camera Shootout: Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One vs. iPhone 5 vs. Lumia 920
Which flagship smartphone has the best inbuilt camera? We compare the photographic chops of four cutting-edge models: the Samsung Galaxy S4, Nokia Lumia 920, HTC One and iPhone 5. Check out the results for yourself to see which phone comes out on top.
How The 5:2 Diet Could Be Tricking You
The “new” weight-loss strategy known as the 5:2 diet has been receiving much attention in the media since the book The Fast Diet: The Secret of Intermittent Fasting – Lose Weight, Stay Healthy, Live Longer was launched late last year. But does it really work? Surinder Baines examines the evidence.
Nespresso Coffee: Overpriced Rubbish?
A blind taste-test conducted by consumer organisation CHOICE has found Nespresso coffee capsules to be among the worst tasting, with coffee experts describing the flavour as “underwhelming”, “musty” and “watery”. The George Clooney-fronted coffee placed nearly rock-bottom, despite being the most expensive brand.
What Porn Is Most Searched For In Each Australian State? (NSFW)
No surprise: people like to search for porn online. But are there any notable differences between what is popular in each Australian state? We decided to investigate. It turns out everything you fear about Tasmanians is true.
The Single Best No-Contract Phone Deal For Every Australian Mobile Network
The savagely high prices for contract deals for the new iPhone have reaffirmed our belief that no-one should buy a phone on contract, or sign up for any kind of contract phone plan. But how can you choose between all the different prepaid and month-by-month plans? We’ve cut through the clutter with one clear recommendation for each of Australia’s main mobile networks.
Takeaway Truth: KFC Zinger Pie
Takeaway Truth is an occasional Lifehacker feature where we compare marketing images against what you actually get served. Today: KFC’s Zinger Pie.
Planhacker: Every Australian Unlimited Prepaid Plan
Want a prepaid mobile phone plan with unlimited calls and texts within Australian? Even with the collapse of Kogan Mobile this week, you have plenty of choices. Planhacker has rounded up every available unlimited prepaid plan.
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