hardware
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Ask LH: How Can I Stop My Laptop From Burning My Thighs?
Dear Lifehacker, My laptop is hotter than the surface of the sun. No, seriously. It’s a tad old, but I’m not ready to get rid of it yet. Unfortunately I can’t use it without feeling like it’s going solar on my thighs. Is this something I should be worried about, and how can I fix…
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Siphon Battery From Your Friends’ Phone With This DIY Gadget
Smartphone battery life sucks and carrying power banks around with you is one way to keep your handset juiced up. But it’s easy to forget to bring a power bank or to charge them up to take with you in the first place. This contraption that you can build yourself could be a good alternative…
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Screen Showdown: Ultrawide Vs. 4K Monitors
If you want the ultimate in desktop screen space, you have two options: Get a bigger monitor, or get a 4K monitor. Both options offer you more space to spread out and work, and more pixels to cram your windows into, but two are the focus of many monitor-buyers today: Ultrawide and 4K. Let’s see…
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Electricity Plug Types In Each Country Explained [Infographic]
When you travel internationally, you should always throw a plug adaptor into your bag. This graphic is a quick reference to common plug types and the countries in which they’re used. This way you’ll know which type of adaptor to pack for your trip.