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Top 10 Fitness Tips and Tools [Lifehacker Top 10]

You can do a lot with your mind and a computer, but a healthy and honed body will get you even more out of life (if only more of it). Here are our favorite tips and tools for staying in shape. More »

Without a Trace: Turn Your Flash Drive into a Portable Privacy Toolkit [Privacy]

Whether you’re trying to increase your security at an internet café, tunnel your way to your home computer from your cubicle, or leave no trace on your friend’s borrowed computer, a flash drive turned portable privacy toolkit is invaluable. More »

The Best Things to Buy in September [Buying Guide]

Lots of stores are looking to make space for their big fall inventory push, and everything left over from summer is going cheap. Time to look into cars, appliances, holiday airfare, and other good buys in September. More »

The Basic Guide to Troubleshooting Common Windows PC Problems [Troubleshooting]

Your Windows PC might be designed to make your life easier, but they often have a non-stop list of problems. Today we’ll walk through some of the more common problems and how to troubleshoot them. More »

The Best iPhone Apps for Your Car [IPhone]

Whether it’s your daily commute or a random road trip, your iPhone can help you drive, park, and stave off passenger boredom. Here are our picks for the best iPhone apps for when you’re on the move. More »

The Best Android Apps for Your Car [Android]

Having an Android along for your daily commute or occasional car trips can make the ride a lot easier, safer, and simply more fun. Here are our favorite Android apps to have on hand when it’s time to hit the road. More »

Battle of the Android Home Screen Launchers: ADW vs. LauncherPro vs. HelixLauncher [Android]

Many Android devices ship with a default home screen launcher that, frankly, kind of sucks. The good news? You can install a new launcher offering better shortcuts, more home screens, and extra configuration options. Here’s the lowdown on the most popular options. More »

Why Technology Is So Addictive, and How You Can Avoid Tech Burnout [Technology]

We’re surrounded by gadgets that demand our attention, constantly fragmenting our ability to properly focus on the task at hand. Living with technology doesn’t mean we have to live with an addiction, however. Here’s how to beat tech burnout. More »

Five Best Text Recognition Tools [Hive Five]

Working with text on your computer offers a range of possibilities in searching and editing that simply aren’t available with hard copy text. Check out these five text recognition tools to get your printed text into your computer. More »

Top 10 External Hard Drive Tricks [Lifehacker Top 10]

So you’ve been computing for quite a few years now, and you’ve built a nice collection of hard drives, internal or external, collecting dust in the corner. Here’s how to put them to good use. More »