The 10 Biggest Lifehacker Posts Of 2016

You wanted iPhone 7 buying tips, census troubleshooting and a guide to free-to-air TV’s 7flix. Kick off your Monday by checking out the ten most popular posts from Lifehacker Australia of 2016:

Note: For variety’s sake, we’ve limited certain topics to one entry each: otherwise the list below would be made up exclusively of posts about the 2016 census and Olympic Games.

  1. Here’s What To Do If You Don’t Have Your Census Code
    This year’s Australian Census is being conducted primarily online. Last week you should have received your 12-digit Census Login number which you need to log into the online survey. But what happens if you accidentally misplaced it? Here’s what you need to know.
  2. How To Watch The 2016 Rio Olympics In Australia Online And For Free
    The 31st Summer Olympiad kicks off in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in just a few days’ time. If you plan to catch all the big events during this historic three-week event, your telly isn’t going to cut it — especially when you’re at work. Here’s everything you need to know about watching the Olympics in Australia for free.
  3. How To Get Channel 76/7flix On Your TV
    Yesterday, Channel 7’s new free-to-air TV channel, 7flix, went on air in Australian metro areas. The channel focuses on general entertainment, kids shows and movies — with a film screening at 8:30pm every night of the week. Here’s how to get the new channel on your TV.
  4. Where To Find The Best Pokemon In Each Australian Capital On Pokemon GO
    To be a real Pokemon Master you need to collect as many breeds of Pokemon as possible. To achieve this on Pokemon GO, you will need to do a bit of legwork to find them all. There isn’t exactly an official map that tells you where each type of Pokemon is lurking but don’t worry, we’ve got your back. We’ve put together a list of the most sought after Pokemon and their likely locations in each capital city. Here are the details.
  5. The Five Best VPNs For 2017
    We last updated our list of best VPN providers in 2014, but a lot has changed since then. With Netflix blocking VPNs and privacy becoming more of a concern than ever, the parameters of a good VPN for Aussie users have shifted. Some popular choices have fallen out of favour of late, so we’ve had a look at what VPN users in Australia are recommending now and for the year ahead.
  6. Watch The Melbourne Cup 2016 Live Stream Here!
    The 2016 Melbourne Cup commences today at 3PM AEDT. If you’re not in a suitably-equipped venue with a TV, have no fear — you can live stream the race from your phone or laptop with one click.
  7. The Best Black Friday And Cyber Monday Deals In Australia
    Ever since Netflix went global, the streaming giant has been promising to crack down on customers who use virtual private networks (VPNs) to access its larger US catalogue. For Australians, it appears that fateful day has arrived. Over the past few hours, there have been multiple reports of VPN users being blocked from the US version of the service. If you’re on a VPN, here’s what you need to know.
  8. US Netflix Is Being Blocked In Australia: What Can You Do?
    Ever since Netflix went global, the streaming giant has been promising to crack down on customers who use virtual private networks (VPNs) to access its larger US catalogue. For Australians, it appears that fateful day has arrived. Over the past few hours, there have been multiple reports of VPN users being blocked from the US version of the service. If you’re on a VPN, here’s what you need to know.
  9. Dick Smith’s Huge Closing Down Sale: How To Get The Best Deals
    Dick Smith is throwing a huge clearance sale in Australia and New Zealand today as it prepares to shut down the business for good. Here are all the details we have so far, including the types of discounts you can expect to see.
  10. The Cheapest Way To Buy An iPhone 7 Or iPhone 7 Plus In Australia
    You’ve seen the contract prices, and you might be tempted to sign up and avoid paying upfront for your shiny new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus — but you could end up paying more for the same phone, calls and data than you need to. Here’s how much you can save by buying up-front and choosing the right prepaid plan.

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