2011 was a great year to get your feedback. Every week we put out the call for applications, gadgets, products, or services in a given category, and every week we challenge you to vote for the best in each category. Here are the most popular Hive Fives of 2011.
Linux may not be the world’s most popular desktop OS, but that doesn’t mean it has to take a back seat to its proprietary brethren. Here are our best Linux downloads and posts from 2011.
2011 brought a new version of Mac OS X and plenty of great Mac-oriented content. Here’s a look at our most popular Mac downloads and posts this year.
Windows had some great apps and how-tos in 2011, not to mention our first preview of Windows 8 and all the fun that comes along with a public beta. Here’s our look at Lifehacker’s most popular Windows downloads, how-tos, and other posts from the past year.
2011 proved to be a great year for all things DIY, from repurposed and updated technology to computer building to cool things you can make for your own enjoyment. Here’s a look back at our most popular do-it-yourself projects and posts this year.
This was a great year for all things photography, with posts to help you behind the camera, in front of it, when you’re shooting and when you’re editing. Here’s a look back at our most popular photography tips, tricks and hacks of 2011.
Lifehacker has been around for a few years, so every week we like to round up some of our favourite posts — new and old — on a particular topic. Here’s a look back at our most popular top 10 lists of 2011.
We handle a lot of different topics each year and our how-to guides cover a wide range of sizes and subjects, but the common goal is to make things easier for you. Here’s a look back at our most popular how-to features of 2011.
Whether you’re trying to share megabytes worth of music with a friend or send an important document to a coworker, nothing outshines a fast, easy-to-use file-sharing service. On Tuesday we asked you to share your favourite file-sharing service, and over 200 nominations later, we’ve rounded up the five most popular services. Hit the jump for a look at the top five, and then cast your vote for the ultimate file-sharing service.