Mobile broadband is an increasingly popular option, and for work purposes it’s certainly a much better choice than paying a fortune for hotel Internet or chewing through your phone’s data allocation. But just who decides what mobile broadband gear ends up in the office? More »
Worry about weight and appearance is often portrayed as a female concern, with men blithely developing middle-aged spread while women stress and diet. However, a recent survey suggests that stressing over how we look is a man’s problem as well. More »
It’s an odd week to be working: Christmas and New Year are over, but lots of people aren’t returning to work until January 9 at the earliest. But being in the office does have its benefits. More »
Earlier this year we asked Lifehacker readers if you write code for a living, and it’s no surprise that many of you do! But it’s also clear that many Lifehackers work across a range of IT professions: from network admins to VMware gurus. So what’s your specialty? More »
Heading into work early to dodge the crowds whatever your form of commute, but it can be hard to muster up enthusiasm for a plate of muesli at five in the morning. My solution to this is to have breakfast once I hit the office, and I’m wondering how common an approach that is. More »
Last week, we asked readers how quickly they turned to their phones after waking, and the answer turns out to be: most of you hit your mobile before you’ve even had time to wipe the crusty stuff out of your eyes. A whopping 68.% of you said that checking your phone was “the very first thing you do”. Add in the 10% who grab their phone as soon as they’ve been to the toilet, and it’s clear that we don’t want to be disconnected for long. More »
My grandfather worked in the same bank job from when he left school until he retired, but no-one expects to do that anymore. But what factors do you think might drive you to switch employers or career paths altogether? More »
As part of its 30 years of mobile phones in Australia celebrations, Telstra commissioned a survey of mobile phone usage in Australia. One interesting stat: 30 per cent of Gen Y respondents check their mobile phone as soon as they wake. How quickly do you reach for your phone? More »
It isn’t news that most of us would like to earn a decent salary. However, the pay is rarely the sole motivation for choosing a new job. What other considerations come into play if you’re thinking about taking up a new position? More »
We’re always told not to share our passwords with others, but the rule is harder to apply when it’s your significant other who wants to check those party details in your Gmail. Are you happy to share passwords and PIN codes with the love of your life? More »
