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Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The Best Holiday Gifts and Deals, Facebook’s Fake Privacy Notice, and Noisy Neighbors
29 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the inevitable shopping season and how to get some great deals as well as plenty of free stuff. We’re...
Spy Tricks, Better Printed Photos, and Contract-Free Smartphones
15 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re talking all about spying, lying, and boosting your powers of observation and deduction. We’re also answering your ...
Tablets vs. Laptops, Frequent Smartphone Upgrades, and Cookware for Beginners
08 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re discussing whether or not a Windows Surface can replace your laptop, how to frequently upgrade your smartphone on the...
All About Windows 8, Google’s Nexus Line, and Surviving Hurricane Sandy
01 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re talking about our special relationship with Hurricane Sandy, everything you need to know about Windows 8, and Google’...
Here Comes Windows 8, New Apple Hardware, and Super Home Theater PCs
25 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re talking about Windows 8, Apple’s new hardware, freedom of speech on the internet, and how to make a good impression...
The Dark Side of Getting Things Done, Spliced Headphones, and Free Mobile Hotspots
18 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It’s evil week on the podcast and we’re looking at the dark side of getting things done. We’ll help you become a productive dictator, get out-o...
Hack Your Brain for Motivation, Buy Two Computers to Save Money, and Poop
11 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re finding ways to keep you motivated, learning that buying two computers can be cheaper than one, and the least horribl...
Overclocking Laptops, Handling Career Burnout, and the Cost of Charging a Smartphone
04 Oct 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re weighing the pros and cons of overclocking a laptop, helping a listener cope with career burnout, and recovering lost...
Facebook’s Tracking You (Again), Apple’s Magical Maps, and the Best Set Top Boxes
27 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re talking about Facebook’s latest attempt to track everything you do (and what to do about it), coping with Apple’s...
Windows 8 Tablets, Free iPhones, and Downloading All the Things
20 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking about the many problems of iOS 6, the greatness of Windows 8 tablets, how you can download all the things, and much more. We'...
Hacked Cameras, Coffee Addictions, and Apple’s Amazing Incredible New iThings
13 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re talking about so much Apple stuff, but we’re also hacking cameras, fixing coffee addictions, solving mail archive i...
Kindles on Fire, Amazing Feats of Water Cooling, and Making People Tell the Truth
06 Sep 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re talking about Amazon’s new pile of Kindles, water cooling your computer for super feats of overclocking, and rootin...
Brain Power Ups, Two-Factor Authentication Everywhere, and Getting Pissed at Twitter
30 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re powering up your brain, making your online life more secure with two-factor authentication, and figuring out why ever...
Cheap Media Centers, Smarter Notifications, and a Less-Annoying YouTube
23 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we're talking about building an amazing but cheap media center, upgrading your phone's notification system, and making YouTub...
Reviving Old Laptops, Migrating Google Data, and the Communal Tablet Problem
16 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we're talking about reviving your old laptop, migrating Google data, using tablets as communal devices, and making grocery sh...
Strong Passwords Aren’t Enough, Craigslist Fails, and Staying Productive in a Demanding World
09 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re discussing why strong passwords aren’t enough to keep you safe online anymore, Craigslist keeps ruining its reputat...
Microsoft Outlook Is Actually Awesome, Overcoming #NBCFail, and Sharing Music in a Cloud World
06 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re learning that Microsoft’s new Outloook webmail service is actually pretty awesome, that you can watch the olympics online, in real...
Mountain Lion, new features, how to fix them and get them on Windows
30 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're varying from the usual format (yes, again) and focusing on Apple's latest release, OS X Mountain Lion with some of the new features, h...
Streaming from Android to Android, Hacking a Nintendo DS, and the Impending Mountain Lion
23 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re realizing it doesn’t matter if AT&T charges for 3G Facetime because you should just use Skype, that there are several ways to stop...
A Lifehacker Tips Box Special
16 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re foregoing the usual podcast format and talking to a variety of different people about the perfect salary for happiness, simple exerc...
Google, Google, Google, Finding a Sturdy Laptop Bag, and De-Spamming Your Inbox
02 Jul 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, we’re talking about Google, Google, and more Google--specifically, the new features in Android 4.1 Jellybean, the Nexus Q,...
Microsoft Surface, Getting Started with Web Design, and Forcing Your Older TV into the Future
25 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re taking a look at Microsoft Surface and the new features in Windows Phone 8, plus an surprising technology from Ford. ...
A Closer Look at iOS 6, Much Ado About Unlimited Data, and the Battle of the Home Theater Platforms
18 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re discussing the ins and outs of Apple’s latest updates to their mobile and desktop operating systems, breaking warra...
Survive a Compromised Password, Reinstall Windows Efficiently, and Build Your Own iPod
11 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re discussing the Windows 8 Release Preview, iOS 5.1.1’s great new jailbreak, compromised passwords, and a lot more. ...
Vibration Syndrome, Life in Hackerspace, and Free Wi-Fi for All
29 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re learning about phantom vibrations in your pocket, free Wi-Fi for everyone (with cable internet), and life at your loc...
Google Balloons, Dead Software, and Productive Tablets
21 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re talking about mapping out your neighborhood with a Google weather balloon, saying goodbye to software we love, and le...
A Better Bing: Personalized Search That Doesn’t Suck, the Best File Compression, and Sweaty Steve
14 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we’re talking about Bing’s major overhaul, a few updates from Apple, and how to conduct a weekly review to get more done....
Internet Explorer Doesn’t Suck? Microsoft’s Almost Winner, This Month’s Greatest Android, and Skype
07 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Lifehacker podcast we’re learning that Internet Explorer 9 isn’t the worst browser on the face of the planet. Also, the Galaxy S...
Take It to the Cloud: Google Drive, Renting Adobe, and Living in Public
30 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Lifehacker podcast we’re comparing Google Drive to Dropbox, looking at the cost of renting Adobe software, and finding out what hap...
007: All in One: Home Theater In a Box, Why the MP3 Is Good Enough, and Preparing for Gmail Outages
23 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, we're prepping for the next Gmail outage, learning a new language in a matter of months, and wondering if an all-in-one home...
006: Some Terms May Not Apply
17 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Ask Lifehacker podcast, we’re learning how music affects your ability to work, getting great deals on mobile apps, and protecting y...
005: Augment Your Reality: Google Glass, Porn Blocking, and the Gameification of Health and Fitness
09 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Ask Lifehacker we're debating the feasibility of Google's futuristic augmented reality glasses, protecting ourselves from hacks and virus...
004: Passwords! Facebook Credentials Away from Employers, Information Diet, and XBMC
02 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Ask Lifehacker we're wondering if anyone's going to use the Google Drive service supposedly coming in April, upgrading our media centers,...
003: Better Than Piracy
19 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Ask Lifehacker we're not talking about the new iPad, but what we'd buy instead. Firefox 11 finally brings add-on sync and March Madness ...
002: The New New
12 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Ask Lifehacker we're talking about the new iPad and Apple TV, Google's rebranding, a creative new Android keyboard, and an awesome iPhone...
001: Put On Your Tinfoil Hats
05 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
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