We’ve seen plenty of Raspberry Pi jukeboxes, but few are as elegant as Imgur user justthatoneotherdude’s. Read more...
Lees meerIf you have dogs that tend to get riled up at the sound of a doorbell, or you’re on the phone a lot and work from a home, a chiming doorbell isn’t always ideal. Over at Initial State, they rigged up a silent doorbell that sends you a text message wh…
Lees meerIf you’ve always wanted surround sound at home, but have been scared off by its cost and complexity, Amazon’s running the a great deal on Vizio’s turnkey 2.1 sound bar and subwoofer.Read more...
Lees meerEvery year, the Consumer Electronics Show hosts dozens of tech companies showing off their latest creations. Many never make it to store shelves, but it’s a great way to see how technology will evolve over the coming year. Here’s what you can expect…
Lees meerWhether or not you make resolutions, the new year can make you want to shake things up a bit. If you want to breathe new life into your bedroom without spending any money, consider shifting the bed slightly.Read more...
Lees meeriOS: There’s no shortage of alarm clock apps to choose from, and many of them have creative ways of making sure you get out of bed. UHP Alarm Clock forces you to get out of bed by tracking your path.Read more...
Lees meerGreeting and salutations good people! Welcome back to another installment of the Open Thread on Hackerspace, brought to you with the blessing of Lifehacker.Read more...
Lees meerAnyone who has bought a home will tell you: it can be a long, drawn-out process. Sometimes what seems like a done deal, even going into escrow, can backfire and you have to start shopping for a home all over again. For the sake of your finances and …
Lees meerGoogle recently released its own home voice assistant, the aptly named Google Home. It can do all kinds of interesting things, but some of its features may not work well if your home or work addresses aren’t properly set up to begin with.Read more...
Lees meerIn this DIY age, it’s tempting to try and make your own everything, from ricotta to almond milk. That’s all well and good, but some projects just aren’t worth the time and effort, and some of those projects are non-dairy milks.Read more...
Lees meerJanuary is the month of new beginnings, and if you’ve resolved to finally turn that empty space in your basement into a gym, this will help. Today only, Amazon is marking down two sets of adjustable dumbbells, two workout benches, and some floor mat…
Lees meerShopping for new gadgets, clothes, or just random junk can turn into a hobby in itself. If you’d rather save your money, get your dopamine fix from creating things rather than buying things.Read more...
Lees meerChrome: By default, Chrome will automatically place every file you download into your Downloads folder. If you’d rather choose where to put files, hit this toggle in Chrome’s settings.Read more...
Lees meerFriday is a wasted day for a lot of people. You’re tired from the week, your mind is focused on the weekend, and most of your coworkers are probably checked out. This day plan keeps your Friday productive, but also keeps things relaxed so you can ea…
Lees meerVine is finally coming to a close following Twitter’s decision to shut down the app last year. The good news, however, is that the website will remain an archive of current Vines and a simpler app will take its place. That and more in today’s news.R…
Lees meerIt’s not easy saving for retirement when you work a full-time job that provides a steady income every month. But if you work as a freelancer, small business owner or independent contractor? Saving enough for retirement can be even more challenging b…
Lees meerParents have been told to avoid giving peanut-containing foods to babies for a long time, but recent research has started to suggest the opposite. Now, the National Institutes of Health recommend parents introduce peanuts to babies as young as four …
Lees meerWindows/Mac/Linux: You’ve got plenty of choices for app launchers, but if you don’t mind getting your hands messy and adding your own features, Zazu is an app that’s worth a look.Read more...
Lees meerFor just $5-$6 today, you can sip your drinks in style with a four pack of stainless steel drinking straws, either bent or straight. I own the bent ones, and use them for everything from Coke Zero to Moscow Mules. And don’t worry, they come with a l…
Lees meerIf you’re going to have an emotional meltdown at work, whether your boss is getting you down or nothing seems to be going your way, the key is to think about it—and discuss it—in terms of your passion for your work, not the emotions themselves. You’…
Lees meerChrome: Trello is an incredibly powerful productivity tool, and Next Step for Trello makes it a little better. The add-on lets you add checklists and check boxes to Trello cards, check them off directly in a card, and arrange them so you see just th…
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