This week we dealt with life's annoying people, delved into the mysteries of Bitcoin, picked a new antivirus app for Windows, and put XBMC and Plex into the media center thunderdome. Here's a look back.
Let's level for a second: there are some people in the world that are just plain annoying. From the guy that parks in your spot all the way up to the boss that does everything he can to make your life miserable, we all have to deal with horrible people once in awhile. More »
Dear Lifehacker,
Everywhere I go, I see Bitcoin popping up more and more. Many web services accept payments in the form of Bitcoin, and some even sell their homes for the stuff. More »
If you enjoy McDonald's breakfast sandwiches, this may be life-changing information: You can get a real egg-not that inferior folded egg patty-on any breakfast sandwich (including the biscuit ones) just by asking for it. More »
Windows has more antivirus programs than we can count, and none of them are quite perfect. Right now, we recommend Avast Free Antivirus for the best balance between protection, ease of use, and cost. More »
We all like our stuff, and probably do not want to live out of a suitcase, but there's something to be said for cutting out the unnecessary. You don't have to go full-blown minimalist, but take a little time this weekend and audit what you own and what you do. More »
Dear Lifehacker,
I want to make the perfect home media center but I've come across a very tough decision: should I use Plex or XBMC? I've heard great things about both platforms, and don't know the main differences. More »
Mirrorless cameras, (also known as MILCs: Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras), offer a great compromise between size, features, image quality, and price. More »
Washing your clothes too often can wear them out quickly, but washing them rarely just gets you dirty clothes. We're wondering how many times you wear your clothes before washing. More »
Finding time to pack a lunch ahead so you can eat well and save a bit of cash can be tricky. Thankfully the solution to making a healthy, tasty lunch that you can grab in the morning on the way to work or school may be in your pantry already: More »
In this week's MacGyver Challenge, we asked you to share your best IKEA hack. We received some great entries, but the winning hack shows us a custom workspace built from several IKEA products. More »
Yes, Google Reader is going away, and yes, there are great alternatives. However, if you're tired of web services shutting down on you, why not take matters into your own hands? More »
1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, Schedule C, Schedule B, 1099, W-2…doing taxes is like trying to speak a foreign language that you've never taken a course in. Given how complicated the tax code is, it's not surprising that people mess up when filing their returns-and those mistakes can cost people... More »
Common sense would tell you that brushing your teeth after eating breakfast is good, because you clean off all the gunk from your meal, right? Sometimes, though the opposite is true: More »
It's a fact of life that we're all going to die at some point. While it's not something you probably want to think about, you can make things a lot easier on yourself (and your family) if you get everything in order now. More »
