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From The Tips Box: Double To-Do Lists, Organised Bookshelves

Lifehacker readers offer their best tips for using multiple to-do lists, keeping track of where your books are, and timing yourself without a clock.


From The Tips Box: Contact Lens Confusion, Android App History

Lifehacker readers offer their best tips for figuring out whose contacts are whose, deleting old Android apps from Google Play, and sending Gmail messages to your to-do list.


From The Tips Box: Shorter Naps, Imgur Galleries

Lifehacker readers offer their best tips for waking up quickly, downloading galleries from Imgur, and saving new things to Evernote.


10 Annoying Apps We’re All Stuck Using (And How To Make Them Better)

Every app has its share of annoyances, but some are so popular that you’re just plain stuck using them — either because your friends do, because you need it for a particular gadget, or just because there’s no real alternative. Here are 10 popular apps that get on our nerves, and what you can do to fix them.


BetterDesktopTool Brings Exposé-Like Shortcuts To Windows

Windows: If all your open windows are giving you a hard time, BetterDesktopTool adds a number of incredibly useful shortcuts to your system. In fact, it works similarly to Exposé and Spaces on Mac.


Sell Your Stuff And Get Some Extra Cash This Weekend

Whether you’re hard up for cash or just want to declutter your home, selling your stuff online can be an awesome solution. You get rid of stuff you don’t need, and you get some extra pocket money in return. Here are some tips for getting the most money back.


What’s New In Ubuntu Linux 13.04 ‘Raring Ringtail’

Ubuntu 13.04 is here. It’s packed with new features to improve the Unity desktop including more social media integration, some new lenses in the Dash and a significant speed boost.


Ask LH: Can I Get DRM-Free Movies And TV Shows Without Pirating?

Dear Lifehacker, I want to build an awesome media centre and download digital copies of my movies and TV shows, but everything is riddled with DRM these days. I don’t want to pirate shows. Is there any legal way to get DRM-free movies and TV on my media centre?


The Sennheiser OCX 685i Is A Great Set Of Workout-Oriented Headphones

We’ve looked at lots of great headphones and earbuds before, but you need something specific when you’re working out. Our friends at the Wirecutter picked the Sennheiser OCX 685i as their favourite workout earphones. Here’s why.


Silence Noisy Rain Gutters With Rope

If you’re sick of hearing the noisy THUNK-THUNK-THUNK of water dripping down your rain gutters, you can silence them with a bit of DIY work. The Family Handyman shares this useful tip that requires nothing more than some nylon and caulk.


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