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Hard water can leave your glasses dull and cloudy, even after a run through the dishwasher. Home-centric blog Re-Nest shows us a simple way to get them back to their original shine. More »
The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. The Best Genius Scan+ PDF Scanner (iTunes) Genius Scan+ turns your iPhone camera into a scanner that can auto correct perspective, add documents you capture to... More »
Featured comment by 2 replies: "[itunes.apple.com] Wine Keeper (FREE... for now)" More »
Featured comment by haliphax: "Man... coolest basement ever! I wish my practice space was this clean and organized. :P" More »
Na na, na na na na na na na na Katamari Damacy desk organizer. All you need is multi-colored clay, sandpaper, a plastic ball, some glue, some plaster, and some common household tools, and you've got an organizer ball the King of All Cosmos would be proud of. More »
Featured comment by dangerp: "Obligatory: [xkcd.com] http://xkcd.com/161/" More »
Whether you've got colleagues in a different time zone or you're planning meetings for a trip, it's easy to mix up your schedule when time zones are involved. More »
This quote comes from writer Haruki Murakami, reminding us that talent is basically irrelevant without the foundation of a good work ethic: In every interview I'm asked what's the most important quality a novelist has to have. More »
Featured comment by mle12189: "The symmetry of the picture made me happy in a sparkly rainbow sort of way." More »
When you're dealing with the police, it's important to know your rights so you don't do anything that could cause you unwanted trouble. It may be hard to remember every detail in the event it happens, however, so we've created some handy printable cards you can stick in your wallet to make sure... More »
Featured comment by l337_7r4d3r: "All these stories about being hassled by jerk cops makes me glad I have enough money to not have to..." More »
Every day we're on the lookout for ways to make your work easier and your life better, but Lifehacker readers are smart, insightful folks with all kinds of expertise to share, and we want to give everyone regular access to that exceptional hive mind. More »
Featured comment by DigitalWolf: "oooh, hey say you're going from jacksonville to new york, there's nothing till you hit washington...except maybe savanah, GA. other..." More »
When you're backpacking every ounce counts, and while most ultralighters would frown on wasting precious ounces to keep non-dehydrated food cold, most hikers would welcome a cold beer or fresh steak after a few days of hiking. More »
Featured comment by Soule: ""When you're backpacking every ounce counts, and while most ultralighters would frown on wasting precious ounces to keep non-dehydrated food..." More »
iOS (jailbroken): You'll need to jailbreak your iPhone for this, but once you do, a simple tweak can put an accurate speedometer into the default Google Maps app so you can know exactly how fast you're currently traveling. Many turn-by-turn GPS apps already include an speedometer feature, which... More »
Featured comment by deanes: ""..which uses the iPhone's accelerometer," ?? Really?" More »
One of the best things about Android is being able to customize everything about your home screen, which you do with a third-party application launcher. More »
Featured comment by Mickets: "GO Launcher EX on my XPeria X8 Android 2.1. Been using it for ages, and can't live without it. Smooth,..." More »
For the next half hour, I'll be answering all your questions live, as fast as possible, in the comments of this post. Here's how Ask Lifehacker Live works: More »
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Mac/iOS: The next version of virtualization software Parallels, which lets you run Windows software on your Mac, is coming September 6, but current users can upgrade now to get support for Lion features like full screen viewing, simultaneous webcams usage, and more. More »
Featured comment by peterpallesen: "Parallels is a company with many products - [www.parallels.com] The product you mention here is called "Desktop". "Parallels..." More »
Android: Imo, our favorite mobile IM application, just updated their Android app with a shiny new interface, a group chat feature, and a searchable chat history. More »
Featured comment by Mickets: "Great app. Installed and never looked anywhere else. I hope they keep it simple and functional, and don't mess it..." More »
Formal, business casual, semi-formal, cocktail evening. Daytime beach elegant casual! Even if you understand the various dress codes you're intended to abide by, your interpretation may be very different from the person inviting you to her shindig. More »
Stop popping veins and making constipated faces just to get to those delicious pickles, strawberry jelly, or whatever you've got packed away in a stuck jar. More »
Featured comment by lwjoestar: "Rubberized shelf/drawer liner. You probably already have some. And you can cut to size." More »
If there's even the smallest possibility you might wind up abandoned on a desert island in the upcoming future, or if you just want to be able to fix anything, anytime, anywhere, then you should take this survey, which enters you to win a titanium 16-headed Leatherman multi-tool. More »
There's no shortage of image hosting and photo sharing websites, but newcomer eHo.st is worth a look for its ethical strong author attribution features, no image size limits, and clean design. More »
Featured comment by mb9023: "The author is a reddit, and created a subreddit for suggestions and things- [www.reddit.com]" More »
LinkedIn is the social network of choice for hooking up with people and companies professionally; in fact, one survey found that 86% of companies that use social networks to recruit talent do so with LinkedIn. More »
Featured comment by Darraign the Sane: "It's funny, I just deleted my LinkedIn account yesterday because I got tired of them sending me email even though..." More »
Netflix is raising their prices this month, and many folks have decided to drop their DVD plan. It turns out, you might still have a few weeks to enjoy them, even though the price increase technically starts today. More »
Featured comment by Chief Chili Fry Maker: "My wife bought a one-year gift card, and applied it to our account." More »
Cheap foam filler is normally used to fill gaps in homes for weather-proofing and insulation. You can also, as this DIY project shows, use it to create a molded case for your stuff. More »
Featured comment by Dute: "Rob did not do this, he re-published it. John Hill should be given credit. Read your own reference..." More »
