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Protect Yourself from Drive-By Browser Malware Attacks [Security]
We've already shown you that you don't need to pay for Windows security, but today we're going to take a closer look at protecting yourself from drive-by malware that infects you by simply visiting...
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GrandCentral Shutting Down in December [Telephony]
If you've been using GrandCentral to consolidate your phones since before Google bought the service and turned it into Google Voice, you could still log into your GC account to listen to old messages...
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Use a Magic Mouse on a Windows PC [Mouse]
If you've been intrigued by Apple's pricey Magic Mouse but run Windows, or want its multi-touch scrolling powers to work in a Windows installation in Boot Camp, you're in luck. Windows-compatible...
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A Safety Primer for Thanksgiving Turkeys [Thanksgiving]
Planning on doing the big turkey thing this week? Cooks Illustrated, a prime source of heavily-tested recipes and tips, offers a quick (1:38) video primer on safely cooking your bird. You don't even...
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Wrap Hoses and Cords Properly to Avoid Tangles and Damage [Household]
Storing hoses and cords can pose a challenge. They're long, prone to kinking and retaining the "memory" of how they were stored, and consistently storing them in an improper manner hastens their...
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Opera 10.10 with Unite Media Server Released [Downloads]
Windows/Mac/Linux: Opera's out with a 10.10 final release, and this one includes the Opera Unite personal media server we've previously toured in beta. A few other features, like built-in BitTorrent,...
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Op/Tech Wraps Protect Any Size Camera or Other Gadget [Stuff We Like]
When you've got a decent DSLR or video camera, it's tempting to shell out notable bucks for single-use bags and covers to protect them. As an alternative, Op/Tech makes soft, protective, easily...
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Op/Tech Wraps Protect Any Size Camera or Other Gadgets [Stuff We Like]
When you've got a decent DSLR or video camera, it's tempting to shell out notable bucks for single-use bags and covers to protect them. As an alternative, Op/Tech makes soft, protective, easily...
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Back Up Any Smartphone's Contents [Backup]
A lot of contacts, documents, text messages, games, and other data live on your smartphone, but manufacturers and service carriers aren't going out of their way to make backing up easy. Gizmodo,...
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White Space and LEDs [Featured Workspace]
Today's featured workspace is an example of how you don't have to spend a fortune to have a fun and functional workspace with a solid dose of style. Obviously Apple products don't come cheap, so...
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Use Oats to Make Great Faux-Meat Veggie Burgers [Health]
Turkey's traditional, but it's smart to have a meat-free alternative on the backburner at Thanksgiving. Veggie burgers are quick and easy, but also typically dry or mushy. Try adding oats to keep...
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Ask the Commenters Roundup [Hive Mind]
Is there any benefit to using a Wireless-N router with laptops that can only use Wireless-G?My friend gave me an Xbox suffering from the Red Ring of Death. Any idea how to trouble shoot it?I have a...
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From the Tips Box: Wood Chopping Tricks and How-To [Tips]
Last week we shared an ingenious hack for chopping firewood more efficiently and the tips box lit up with great tips from readers with wood-chopping experience. Photo by sunpig. Lifehacker reader...
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Participate in the National Day of Listening to Preserve Family and Community History [Holidays]
November 27th is the National Day of Listening, a day created by the non-profit organization StoryCorps, an organization dedicated to preserving personal, community, and cultural history through...
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Workspace Inspiration: Embracing the Door-as-Desk Option [Inspiration]
Although the door-as-desk option is often seen as a workspace solution for broke college kids and startup companies, it's a great way to get a lot of space cheaply and doesn't have to be drab or...
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Mount a Magnetic Spice Rack for Easy Access [Kitchen]
If you're short on space in your kitchen, you can save a bit of it by mounting this DIY magnetic spice rack. It gets your spices off your counters and out of your drawers. David, a reader at food...
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Mount a Magnetic Spice Rack to Keep Your Spices Accessible [Kitchen]
If you're short on space in your kitchen, you can save a bit of it by mounting this DIY magnetic spice rack. It gets your spices off your counters and out of your drawers. David, a reader at food...
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Five Best Screencasting Tools [Hive Five]
Thanks to broadband and some excellent screencasting applications, you don't need to limit yourself to mere static images when you're trying to show someone how to do something on your computer....
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Establish a Permanent Toiletries Bag for Easy and Speedy Packing [Packing]
Last minute packing is a great way to forget something important. Never forget anything in your toiletries bag by establishing a permanent one for easy packing. You know what products you like to...
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This Week's Top Downloads [Download Roundup]
Chrome OS Virtual Machine Build Ready for Your Testing (All Platforms) If you're aching to try out Chrome OS after taking a glimpse earlier today, friendly power user Mark Renouf has compiled a...
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