If you’re not using Google Opinion Rewards, you should check it out. It’s a quick way to get free money for answering a few questions. If you do have it, turn on this setting so you’ll always get notified when there’s a new survey.Read more...
Lees meerOne of the new features to look forward to in the still work-in-progress Creators Update for Windows 10 is a “Game Mode.” It’s designed to eke out a little more performance when playing games and has just been added to the latest preview build of Wi…
Lees meerWe’ve seen a few different magic mirror projects using a Raspberry Pi, but in the newest issue of MagPi they’ve put together what might as well be the definitive magic mirror guide as it’s easily the simplest one to make for yourself.Read more...
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Lees meerMac: Ransomwhere is a free tool that monitors your Mac for ransomware attacks and attempts to stop them before they encrypt all your data. It does this by watching for untrusted processes and stopping them until you approve them.Read more...
Lees meerWhile the Raspberry Pi’s operating system is Linux, that doesn’t necessarily mean you should go out and memorize every Linux command. The Pi is a different type of computer that’s used for different kinds of projects, so the most useful commands dif…
Lees meerWith so many options for contraception, choosing the right one can be difficult. Iodine has a new comparison tool that includes survey results to help you figure out when the perks of a method beat the downsides.Read more...
Lees meerThe Lifehacker podcast is back, and it’s called The Upgrade! It’s a whole new format, but the same great tips and tricks to help you live your best life. Whether you were an avid listener to the old Ask Lifehacker podcast, or never knew we even had …
Lees meerI don’t know about you, but I am loathe to throw away my empty liquor bottles. They’re just so pretty, and tossing them in the recycling bin makes my heart sad. Luckily, Food52 has a brilliant use for your empties: turn them into oil lamps.Read more…
Lees meeriOS/Android: We sleep in cycles and you can feel completely groggy or fully rested depending on where you are in the cycle when you wake up. Smart Alarm Clock tracks your sleep cycles and wakes you up at just the right time.Read more...
Lees meerWhether you’re a professional or just a novice with new equipment, photography gear is expensive and it accumulates quickly. MyGearVault helps you keep tabs on all of your equipment in one place.Read more...
Lees meerHello, my fine feathered friends! Welcome to another weekly dose of the Hackerspace Open Thread, brought to you by Lifehacker, the best website owned by Univision, in conjunction with the great Orin-Henry dynamic duo.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re passing on your Roku to a new home, there’s one important step you want to take before you unplug it and send it on its way: restore its factory settings.Read more...
Lees meerIn terms of texture and flavor, dried coconut can’t touch the fresh stuff, but separating the meat from the shell can be a bit of a struggle. Luckily, just a quick overnight stay in the freezer can help the tough stuff pop right off. Read more...
Lees meerSpring Cleaning is on the horizon (as it pretending to do Spring Cleaning and instead sit on the couch with the Swiffer leaning against the wall). Make your day worthwhile with Amazon’s one-day deal on Black & Decker vacuums. Get one for any need, f…
Lees meerWindows: In Windows 10, the lock screen displays a rotating set of beautiful photographs. If you want to keep one of those as your wallpaper, this tiny utility makes it super easy.Read more...
Lees meerA few months ago, Facebook announced its plans to start showing ads in Messenger. Now, we’ve got a glimpse at what they’ll look like. They’re huge and obnoxious. The moral of the story: never message brands.Read more...
Lees meerFacebook now supports security keys, an additional two-factor authentication method. Such keys plug into a USB port and work like a literal key, only allowing access to the account when the key is inserted. That and more in today’s news.Read more...
Lees meerIf you’re tired of driving downtown then spending half an hour to find parking, Google Maps’ new feature might be able to help you better prepare.Read more...
Lees meerWeb: Lots of music services have playlists based on how you’re feeling right now, but Vibesmood tries to make it as simple as possible. Click one of five vibes to match your mood, and pick a playlist that looks good to get something that’ll lift y…
Lees meerChrome: If you need a little help staying away from distracting web sites when you need to focus, or you want to give your sanity a break and block specific topics, SiteCop can help. Once installed, tell it when and how long to keep you focused, giv…
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