Even if you are building a brand new computer, odds are you have some old gear around the house you'd like to get as much life out of as possible. From phones to old laptops to old TVs, here are some tips to speed up and clean up your older tech.

Lifehacker Australia is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. Since 2007, we've dispensed tens of thousands of tips, guides and life hacks on every conceivable topic - from setting up a VPN to nude selfie-taking. To commemorate our tenth birthday, here are the ten most popular Lifehacker Australia articles of all time...

Regardless of what you think about the current U.S. president, the position itself has traditionally been viewed as an extremely important one on the global stage; the U.S. president is considered one the most powerful people in the world because of the country's global influence. It's a busy and high-pressure job so being productive is paramount. With that said, here are ten of our favourite productivity tips from former U.S. presidents.

Whether you just don't have air conditioning or want to save money on energy, there are lots of ways to keep cool as the mercury rises. Here are some good ones.

Every weekend we round up our best guides and posts on a specific subject, from working better to upgrading your computer. Here's a look back at this year's best. You could say they're our top 10 top 10s of the year.

Today is Halloween, otherwise known as All Hallows' Eve. While traditionally an American holiday, many Australians will still be trick-or-treating or throwing spooky parties tonight. If you're stuck without a costume, spooky decorations, or any prep at all, these tips can help.

Everyone has a Gmail account. We're all used to archiving, labelling and marking bad senders as spam, but you probably still spend a lot of time in your inbox, especially if your work uses Gmail. Here are ten tips that will save you time and make getting to Inbox Zero a little easier.

The web is rife with annoyances. Pop-over ads when you visit a page that you have to dismiss, sites that auto-play audio even in background tabs, pages that reload and take all the text you entered with it, they all suck. Here are some browser add-ons that make the web a better place for everyone.

Your daily commute, whether you get behind the wheel and drive or hop on a bus or train and wait, doesn't have to be sunk, wasted time. Whether you use it productively or just use it for a little solace, here are some great ways to make use of the downtime.

The temperature is rising and the Sun is coming out, and our minds drift to a fantastic getaway that let's be honest -- none of us have the time or money to take. Not all is lost though. You can get away, even a little, and even on a budget. Here are some tips to help you get started.

I watch YouTube like a lot of people watch television. I also love cooking shows, so this week I'm putting both together to share some great YouTube channels that will help you get into the kitchen and make something delicious.

Vegetable peels, coffee grounds, corn cobs, dryer lint -- they're all waste for sure, but there's treasure in that trash. You could compost them, that's obvious, but let's talk about some more clever ways to reuse those kitchen scraps before they make it to the bin.

If you want to add a little green to your home -- whether it's green for nature's sake or green because you like the idea of growing food -- you don't need a lot of space to do it. Here are some suggestions to add a little plant life to your home or office, no matter what size it is.