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Search Engine Showdown: Google Vs Bing
19Google has been synonymous with search for years, and Bing — poor Bing — quickly became synonymous with sarcasm about why anyone would ever use Bing. Believe it or not, though, the two search engines aren’t as different as the jokes would have you believe.
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Ask LH: How Can I Find A Good Wedding Photographer?
Hey Lifehacker, We’re getting married soon, and are in the process of trying to find a photographer. Part of the problem is that we’re overseas at the moment, which means we’re restricted to communicating with photographers online. Are quote comparison sites like serviceseeking.com.au and photoportal.com.au worth the time? They sound convenient, but I don’t want…
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Electricity Prices: Don’t Trust The Percentages
If someone tells you that you can save 16 per cent off your electricity bill, you’d almost certainly be tempted. But don’t let laziness make you sign on the dotted line just because you hear that figure. It’s almost impossible to make blanket claims about power prices, and the only way to be sure is…
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Brand Sometimes Matters More Than Price When We Choose An ISP
Getting good-value services is something of an obsession for us here at Lifehacker, but not all shoppers have price in mind when they’re choosing an internet service provider (ISP). A survey of Australian consumers suggests that for a third of buyers, branding is the main consideration.