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Use This Simple Chart To Help Plan Your Next Data Centre Decision

Can’t decide whether you need a new data centre, an upgrade to your existing one or a shift to a cloud strategy? This chart sums up the main parameters to consider.


Ask LH: Can I Get Rid Of The Jailbreak On My iPhone?

Hey Lifehacker, I have a bit of a problem. I am running iOS 5.0.1 jailbroken on a old beast of a 3GS. I really want to update to iOS 6 but how can I keep all my contacts and mail accounts? Thanks, Phone Panicker


Common Roadblocks To Cloud Adoption (And How To Start Moving Them)

The benefits of cloud computing are obvious — high availability, improved flexibility, reduced costs — but that doesn’t mean that shifting from a conventional server architecture to a cloud environment is easy. What roadblocks stand in the way of companies shifting to the cloud, and what can be done about them?


New Office 2010 Buyers Will Get Free Upgrade To Office 2013

Microsoft hasn’t yet confirmed final pricing for Office 2013, but it seems to be readying for launch. New purchasers of the full version of Office 2010 are now being promised a free upgrade when the updated software ships.


Ask LH: Will Apple Upgrade My iPad 3?

Dear Lifehacker, I purchased an iPad 3 on September 18, a little over a month before the new iPad was released. I have read that in some countries Apple is willing to replace them if purchased within a certain period, but that they will not replace it if you purchased from one of their resellers as I did. I rang Apple about Wi-Fi issues and asked while I was on the phone and I was told to contact the reseller I purchased from. Is there any point to doing so? Thanks, iPad Disgruntled


How To Constantly Upgrade Your Gadgets Without Spending A Fortune

The latest new gadget is never new for long. Fresh Android phones emerge constantly. Even Apple has broken out of its 12-month cycle and updated the iPad twice this year. But you don’t need to win the lottery to stay at the leading edge. Here’s how to get on the upgrade treadmill and always have the latest and greatest gadgets without spending a fortune.


Install Windows 8 For Just $14.99, Get The Full Version For $69.99

The official price for a Windows 8 upgrade is $39.99, but if you have an existing system running Windows 7 you may be able to take advantage of Microsoft’s $14.99 upgrade offer for recent purchasers of new computers. And if you’re installing on an entirely new machine, a model Microsoft claims it doesn’t support yet, you can still take advantage of the $69.99 “box copy” price rather than paying for a legally-dubious OEM copy. Here’s how to do it.


Remember What You’re Giving Up When You Upgrade Gadgets

Every time a new gadget is released, it’s inevitable that you’ll feel like upgrading yours. Sometimes it’s worth it, it can be a waste of money. The New York Times takes a look at this trend and suggests you consider what you’re giving up when you spend money on an upgrade.


Do You Change Phones The Moment That Your Contract Expires?

A recent survey suggests that 60 per cent of Australians hope to keep using their phone even when their 24-month contract is up. Where do you stand on the issue?


The Complete Guide To Hackintosh Upgrading

You didn’t want to settle for Apple’s underpowered hardware, so you built yourself a hackintosh. A few years later it’s feeling slow and you want to upgrade. Because you created the machine yourself, you don’t need to shell out tons of cash for a new one. You can upgrade for a fraction of the price of your original build. But upgrading your hackintosh involves a bit of work and some new challenges — unless you take the right approach.


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