If you use email as a primary means of communication, chances are you’re moving between Gmail and Google Calendar to schedule various meetings and events. Good news: now you don’t have to! You can now add events directly from Gmail. This new feature doesn’t require much effort on your part. Any time someone specifies a [...]
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Avoid "Decoy Habits" to Stop Putting Off Your Goals
When you fail to approach a goal honestly, you set your self up for endless procrastination. You come up with excuse after excuse, always forgiving yourself for never getting anything done. Gretchen Rubin, writing for the Happiness Project, calls this the “decoy habit” and wants you to stop. Decoy habits are harmful, I think, because [...]
Wunderlist Pro Brings Its New UI and Features to Android and Windows
Android/Windows: The last time we mentioned Wunderlist Pro, the service had launched but the new features were only for webapp and iOS users. Now the freshly overhauled UI is available in the Windows and Android apps, and if you’re a Pro subscriber you get all of Wunderlist 2′s premium tools on any platform. Free users [...]
The Best Cell Providers, Working at Home, and the Science of Cold Beer
This week on the podcast we’re talking about costly plane tickets, the science behind cold beer, and the best computer builds for your budget. We’re also answering your questions about prepaid cellular providers, working from home, and external drives for backing up your laptop. How to Listen to This Week’s Episode Here’s how you can [...]
Take Your Desktop to the Beach with These Wallpapers
Summer’s coming, but you don’t have to wait to give your desktop a trip to the beach. Just use one of these wallpapers to bring a little sunshine and relaxation to your computer. Crate Download this wallpaper | The Paper Wall 2560×1600 Grass Download this wallpaper | The Paper Wall 1920×1200 Incoming Wave Download this [...]
Stop Google Now from Draining Your iPhone’s Battery
We were excited to see Google Now finally make its way to iOS, but it didn’t come without problems. Many users report excessive battery drain due to location reporting. Fortunately, Cult of Mac offers a solution. Hopefully the excessive battery drain be fixed sooner rather than later, then, but you don’t need to stop using [...]
Do ceiling fans actually cool your house down?
Great discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you may have missed. Check out these discussions and add your own thoughts to make them even more wonderful! Discussion of the Day Do ceiling [...]
Send Your Mom a Free Custom Printed Mother’s Day Card via Your iPhone
iOS: If you’re prone to picking up a card for Mother’s Day at the last minute and forget to send it in time, previously mentioned custom printed greeting card creator CleverBug can send one for you—free of charge. All you have to do is download the app, customize the card, and send it along. While [...]
The Best Things to Buy in May
Spring is a great time to stock up on some new furnishings and other household items, especially in May. Here are the best things to buy this month. Every month, we look back at the best times to buy anything during the year, and pull out items each month to remind you what’s coming. Obviously, [...]
Which Tech Companies Protect Your Data From the Government?
The Electronic Frontier Foundation just released its annual “Who Has Your Back” report card, detailing the privacy policies of tech companies. Here’s the rundown of who fights for your privacy in the face of government requests for your data—and who doesn’t even bother. Executive Summary When you use the Internet, you entrust your conversations, thoughts, experiences, [...]
CheapRiver Searches Amazon Around the Globe to Find the Cheapest Books
The cheapest books aren’t always in your country of origin. If you’re willing to wait, you can find them for less by ordering abroad. CheapRiver searches Amazon’s listings all over the world to find the lowest-priced books of your choice, shipping included, so you can get the best deal. CheapRiver functions like pretty much any [...]
Do you bother organizing your browser tabs?
Great discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you may have missed. Check out these discussions and add your own thoughts to make them even more wonderful! Discussion of the Day Do you [...]