Organise

Aviiq Ready Clips Are Mini Cables That Clip Onto Almost Anything

Mini cables are a necessity for every great go-bag because they allow you to hook up an array of devices without wasting valuable storage space. Although there are a few varieties to choose from these days, Aviiq took the concept a step further and added clips so you can hang them off a pocket, just like a pen.


April 20, 2012
Fix

Unleash Your Headphones’ Full Potential With A USB DAC And Amplifier

So you’ve picked out the perfect pair of headphones, but they sound a little flat and quiet coming from your computer’s crappy built-in audio. Here’s a little gadget that will make those headphones sound much better.


April 19, 2012
Fix

Ask LH: Should I Use A Case On My Phone?

Dear Lifehacker, I’m getting a new phone this week, and I’ve been debating whether or not to get a case. Most of my friends have cases on their phones, but a few people are also telling me not to get one because it “ruins the phone”. I need an outside opinion. Convince me: Should I get a case or not?


April 18, 2012
Fix

Restore Ugly, Faded Plastic To Its Former Shine Using Vaseline

If you have some old, faded electronics or other plastic gadgets in your house, you can make them look great again with just a dab of Vaseline.


April 16, 2012
Fix

Turn Your Keychain Into A Pocketable Toolbox

You have your keys with you everywhere you go, but they’re probably completely useless for anything other than opening doors. You can always fill up your keychain with goofy trinkets you find while on holidays, or you can turn it into a pocket-sized toolkit so you always have the tools you need everywhere you go. Here are a few ideas for doing just that.


April 11, 2012
Fix

Titanium Kung Foon Spork Combines Every Dining Utensil

When you’re home you probably have a decent cache of dining utensils, but when on the go you run the risk of being unprepared. If you’re looking for a way to eat while travelling, camping or just anywhere that doesn’t provide the necessary tools, the Kung Foon Spork will have you covered. It even comes with an aluminium case for safer portability.


April 5, 2012
Work

Project Glass Is Google Goggles For Real

Today, Google offered a preview of Project Glass, the search giant’s augmented reality glasses. The video above shows a possible (probably best-case) reality of the glasses in action.


March 23, 2012
Fix

Convert An Old Hard Drive Into A Smartphone Stand, Pen Holder And More

Happen to have an old hard drive lying around that you need a project for? WonderHowTo blogger Samimy Productions shows off a way to upcycle a dead hard drive into a mobile phone stand and charger, a LED light and a secret flash drive.


March 19, 2012
Travel

What’s In A Pro Wrestler’s Backpack?

Lifehacker AU

Professional Wrestling is a physically tough career, but that’s not just due to the rigours of the in-ring aspect of the work. Professional Wrestling is a permanently travelling tour, and that means that wrestlers have to be more or less permanently packed.


March 15, 2012
Communicate

Top Five Non-Travel Uses For Wi-Fi Hotspots

Lifehacker AU

I’m a big fan of using a mobile hotspot for connectivity on the go, and they’re a great thing to take on holidays. But hotspots don’t have to be limited to only when you’re on a long-distance trip for work or pleasure, as this top five shows.