Yes, that’s a ridiculous question; clearly, no-one should base their relationship choices on something as superficial as the operating system they use. But equally clearly, lots of people make bad choices, a fact underlined by the surprisingly central role Valentine’s Day seems to play in maintaining relationships. Desperate times might seem to call for desperate measures. Nonetheless, you should look beyond the boot sector disk when you’re making a bootie call. More »
Once again this week the Lifehacker team is sharing the hardware, software and tricks that keep our writing wheels spinning and our life efficient. And since I’m the Australian editor, I get to go first. More »
Foxtel has outlined the pricing for its Foxtel on Xbox 360 AFL broadcasts, which let you watch matches live through your console. It’s not cheap, but it is cheaper than getting a full-blown pay TV subscription. More »
Kell & Rigby, the construction firm responsible for building many of Apple’s Australian stores, went into voluntary receivership last week. That’s bad news for its employees and for Apple’s retail expansion ambitions, and also serves as a cautionary reminder of how the pursuit of perfection can mess up your financial plans. More »
One of the most common complaints about Telstra is that it costs a small fortune to use its roaming services if you go overseas. Does a revamp of its plans help solve the issue? Not really. More »
Google has tweaked its search system so it automatically suggests potential health conditions if you type in a list of symptoms. That’s a clever deployment of technologies, but I suspect it’s also going to lead to a lot of speculative diagnoses and annoyed doctors. More »
In the wake of Whitney Houston’s death, some digital music stores hiked up the prices on compilations of the late singer’s work. While that might seem like shameless opportunism, it’s worth remembering that digital music is still much cheaper than previous formats. More »
CityRail in Sydney began its trial of quiet carriages yesterday. I was cynical about the average commuter’s ability to give a damn about anyone else, but on Day 1 it seemed to be working OK on the train I travelled on. More »
We’ve already given you tips on how to pick the ideal Valentine’s Day present, but establishing a successful relationship requires more than just one nice gift each year. We’ve combed the Lifehacker archives for our best-ever relationship tips. More »
JB Hi-Fi’s Now music streaming service has been available since last year, but without being available on a mobile device its appeal is limited. In its results announcement, JB Hi-Fi said the mobile apps for the service will be rolling out within “the next four weeks”. More »
