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The Go Programming Language Google launches their own... http://lifehacker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5402575&view=rss&microfeed=true Web application Norbt (short for "no robot") creates web pages with encrypted text; only people who can answer your challenge question can access the text. Got anything secret you want to share?... http://lifehacker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5402426&view=rss&microfeed=true Saving for the future is important, but it's hard to stay motivated if you don't have something concrete to measure your progress. Personal finance weblog The Simple Dollar details how to keep... http://lifehacker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5402449&view=rss&microfeed=true Netflix has become the savior of home entertainment for many, but recently Netflix has been in talks with major studios about delaying new release movies by a month or more. Why? 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With a few common household items, though, you can also create a... http://lifehacker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5401610&view=rss&microfeed=true One of the best ways to cut down on holiday stress is proper planning. Our gift-planning template makes it simple to plan, track, and budget for your holiday purchases. (Click the image above for a... http://lifehacker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5402366&view=rss&microfeed=true In an effort to help battle flu season, Google has released a new Google Maps feature that helps you find nearby locations for both seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccinations. Just point your browser to... http://lifehacker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5401961&view=rss&microfeed=true Riding your bike is all well and good, until you have to carry home more than 2 bags of groceries at a time. 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The designs are... http://lifehacker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5402207&view=rss&microfeed=true Google's awe-inducing, turn-by-turn Maps Navigation is exclusive to Verizon's Droid phone—unless you're willing to hack around with your G1. 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At... http://lifehacker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5402090&view=rss&microfeed=true Windows 7's Aero Snap is a pretty neat feature, allowing for easy side-by-side window sizing of any application. You can get a similar effect in Linux by tweaking your Compiz configuration settings.... http://lifehacker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5402066&view=rss&microfeed=true Enticed by Google's free airport Wi-Fi to lug along a laptop this holiday season? PC World reminds us that taking a few precautions in how you connect is a very wise move. Photo by Mr.Thomas.... http://lifehacker.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=5401686&view=rss&microfeed=true Windows/Mac/Linux: Less than two weeks after they released the first beta, Mozilla is back with Firefox 3.6 beta 2. 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