Imgur Extension By Metronomik Rehosts Images

Chrome: Imgur is a popular choice for quickly sharing images. Imgur Extension by Metronomik takes a few extra steps out of the process for Chrome users.


Briefly: Android Rooting 101, Get A $75 Router For $9, Are Video Games Turning Kids Into Gamblers?

Brief news items of note for Lifehacker readers including: The dummy’s guide to rooting your Android device, get a Wireless N Router for $9 (RRP: $75.90), which is the best radio streaming service?


Make Do If You Must, But Don’t Make Due

‘Make do and mend’ was a popular slogan during World War 2, designed to encourage people not to needlessly throw out clothing that could be repaired and repurposed. That in itself is a very Lifehacker-friendly idea, but it is not our topic today. Instead, we’re here to remind everyone that the correct expression is ‘make do’, not ‘make due’.


The Optus 4G TD-LTE Trial: Everything You Need To Know

Optus today officially began trials of its TD-LTE 4G service in Canberra, ahead of a public launch for the service on June 4. Here’s what’s happening and how it will potentially make 4G more reliable.


Are You Afraid Of Public Speaking?

You’ve probably heard the apocryphal claim that more people are afraid of public speaking than of dying. That seems unlikely, but there’s little doubt that for many people, standing up in public and making a speech is a dreaded moment. . How do you feel about it?


Last Week’s 10 Biggest Posts

Budget impact, new Google features, iTunes alternatives and chocolate milk were drawing in the crowds. Kick off your Monday by checking out the ten most popular posts from Lifehacker Australia last week:


Four Features We Want To See In Android (And How To Get Them)

Google didn’t announce a new version of Android at Google I/O, its annual developer conference last week, leaving our devices feeling sad and unloved. Android 4.3 may still be on the way soon, but for now, here’s what we wish Google had announced — and how you can get many of these features right now.


Mackup Backs Up And Syncs Your Application Settings Across Macs

Mac: When you’re setting up a new computer, one of the most time-consuming tasks is customising all your software and tweaingk application settings. Mackup is a utility that backs up your application settings to Dropbox so you can easily migrate them between computers.


BarTab-Inspired Chrome Extension FooTab Boosts Browser’s Startup Speed

BarTab is a popular add-on for Firefox, preventing tabs from a previous session from loading until you activate them. Anyone who keeps 20+ tabs open knows the primordial sadness of watching one’s browser struggle with the load of restoring such a large number of tabs simultaneously. Now, Chrome users can enjoy the benefits of the add-on with an extension called FooTab.


Twipster Strips Twitter’s Cluttered Interface Down To The Essentials

Safari/Chrome: If Twitter’s web interface is a little too busy for your liking, Twipster converts it into a minimal and responsive list of tweets, with none of the clutter.


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