Archive for the ‘Feature’ Category

How to Run Windows, Mac, and Linux Side by Side and Pain-Free with VirtualBox [Virtualization]

Friday, August 27th, 2010
Running multiple operating systems side-by-side gives you the chance to test applications, run platform-specific software, and tons more without ever rebooting. It's also extremely cool. Here's how to run Windows, Mac, and Linux simultaneously and pain-free as possible. More »


How to Build a Hidden Home Theater PC Inside Your Entertainment Center [DIY]

Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Many of us use computers to power our home theater experience, but the last thing anyone wants is a noisy PC tower uglying up the living room. Here's how reader aec007 converted Ikea's Besta media console into a well-hidden, well-ventilated HTPC. More »


The Complete Guide to Saving Money on Textbooks [Back To School]

Monday, August 16th, 2010
Textbooks are ridiculously expensive, and publishers love to pull tricks to force the purchase of new editions whenever possible. This school year, save loads of cash using these textbook-buying methods.
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Lifehacker Pack for iPhone: Our List of the Best iPhone Apps [Downloads]

Monday, August 9th, 2010
Looking to power up your iPhone with the best free and cheap apps out there? Our first edition of the Lifehacker Pack for iPhone rounds up our favorites must-have iPhone applications. More »


Top 10 Tools for Managing and Automating Your Media Downloads [Lifehacker Top 10]

Saturday, August 7th, 2010
You're handy with BitTorrent, you've learned your way around Usenet, and you have all kinds of files streaming onto your hard drive. Learn how to automatically unpack, rename, convert, and otherwise make your media ready for viewing with these 10 helper apps. More »