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Listacular Creates Flexible To-Dos, Is Packed with Gestures

Shep McAllister — Sat, 25 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

iPhone: There's already a glut of to-do list apps available on iOS, but Listacular is a new entrant into the fold that brings a beautiful interface, Dropbox syncing, and collaborative list editing to the table, and it's definitely worth a look.

Top 10 Paid Apps That Are Well Worth Their Price

Whitson Gordon — Sat, 25 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Don't get us wrong: free apps are amazing, and we're awfully thankful for them. But sometimes, you get what you pay for, and a few bucks can get you a much better app that'll make your life so much easier. Here are 10 paid apps we think are well worth the price.

Break the Cycle of of Busyness with These Three Questions

Shep McAllister — Sat, 25 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Humans are habitual creatures. We fall into habits and routines to help us get through the day, but after awhile, some of those habits might become unnecessary, and can cause us to constantly feel busy or overwhelmed. Every few months, it's worth stepping back and taking inventory to break out of the cycle of busyness.

Make Something Great with PVC Pipe This Weekend

Adam Dachis — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

Although not one of the DIY All Star materials, people use PVC pipe to create all sorts of awesome things because it's cheap, sturdy, and versatile. This weekend, grab some at your local hardware store and tackle one of these fun projects.

Have any tips for parents dealing with temper tantrums?

Walter Glenn — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:30:00 GMT

Great discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you may have missed. Check out these discussions and add your own thoughts to make them even more wonderful!

Make a MacBook Dock with Sugru and a Few Cables

Adam Dachis — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

Laptop docks generally don't come cheap—especially when you have a Mac. DIYer Johan Frick put together a simple docking solution with the necessary cables and a little bit of Sugru, saving a ton of money in the process.

This Week's Most Popular Posts: May 17th to 24th

Whitson Gordon — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

This week we looked at the best Android phones around, got some career advice, and got some nice airline and hotel upgrades. Here's a look back.

Cork or Twist: What's the Best Way to Stop Up a Wine Bottle?

Tessa Miller — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

Cork, synthetic cork, or screw cap? Each medium has its perks, it seems. But which one keeps wine aging the right way? The experts at Stack Exchange attempt to put the controversy to rest.

What Mistakes Can Ruin Your Professional Reputation?

Adam Dachis — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:30:00 GMT

Finding a job is a challenge these days, but keeping one can be a challenge as well. US News describes eight simple mistakes you can make to ruin your professional reputation, from leaving a job to early to failing to keep your commitments. What mistakes have you made, or seen others made, that hurt their reputation and made it more difficult to get another job?

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Lauren Bertolini — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:29:19 GMT

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Stop Windows from Restarting Your Computer After Updates

Whitson Gordon — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Sometimes, Windows downloads important updates and decides it's going to restart your computer whether you like it or not. Here's how to disable that behavior.

Where Are You Looking? Right Here! At This Week's Open Thread

huh989 — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:22:00 GMT

It's Friday. That means it's time to share what you know, ask what you don't, and generally partake in some conversation. Right here, right now!

Defuse Temper Tantrums with Empathy

Melanie Pinola — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Children—and even adults—can have short fuses. Whether the person is 5 or 45, Real Simple offers advice for how to quickly deal with meltdowns and fits of rage.

When (and If) You Should Ever Work For Free

Tessa Miller — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

I lose count of my “jobs” these days: my literary writing (that theoretically pays, or had better one day or else), a nonprofit board on which I serve as president, and the magazine I started last summer. While I certainly put the same intensity into everything, I can definitely say that I work more hours for free than I do for pay.

"When Life Gets Messy, Shine Your Sink"

Melanie Pinola — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:30:00 GMT

When life gets hectic or crazy (and we've all been there), take some of the stress off by finding comfort in the mundane—even in routine chores like shining your kitchen sink.

The Farm Table Workspace

Melanie Pinola — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

A long desk made with cedar planks and recycled wood. A sun-filled window. And plenty of plants. Today's featured workspace is warm, rustic, and unique.

The Best Ways to Avoid Scars

Thorin Klosowski — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Nobody likes getting cut up and dealing with a potential scar. While you'll find countless supposed remedies out there to avoid scars, The Wall Street Journal takes a look at which of these treatments really work.

Pidora Is a Fedora-Based Operating System for the Raspberry Pi

Thorin Klosowski — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

For the most part, Raspberry Pi users have only had one or two really strong operating systems to work with. If you're looking to try something different, Pidora is an OS built on the Linux system Fedora.

Infuse Beer with Flavor Using a French Press

Alan Henry — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT

A good beer is a good beer, but if you're interested in pushing the envelope a little bit and expanding your beer's flavor, it turns out you don't have to do a complicated soak or extract a bunch of oils. All you need is a French press, that little gadget most of us use to make coffee.

Build an All-In-One Arcade Stick that Works on Multiple Consoles

Thorin Klosowski — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Arcade sticks are a great way to play games, but swapping out different sticks for systems is a pain. To solve this problem, DIYer Dave Nunez made a single arcade stick that works on NES, SNES, and an Atari 2600.

The Weber Spirit E-210 Is the Grill You Want for Memorial Day Weekend

Alan Henry — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:30:00 GMT

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, our friends over at The Wirecutter have weighed in on the topic of gas grills. They say the Weber Spirit E-210 is the one for your backyard, and praise it for its build quality, wide availability, and most importantly, how well it grills a nice steak.

Build an Instagram-Powered Wallpaper Rotator with Dropbox and IFTTT

Alan Henry — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Changing up your wallpaper on a regular basis is a fun way to personalize your desktop, and there's no way to make it more personal than to use your own photos. You could download your photos manually and set up a rotating wallpaper based on those photos, but why do it manually when you can automate it? Here's how.

Google, Google, and More Google!

Adam Dachis — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

This week on the podcast we're talking about Google, Google, and more Google. Also, your questions about keeping to a budget, cold-emailing your dream job's company, and freeing up space on your iPhone.

GText Syncs Your Android's Text Messages Directly with Gmail

Adam Dachis — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Chrome: Although Gmail can already send and receive text messages, it doesn't sync with your Android smartphone. Gtext, an extension from previously mentioned MightyText, sends and receives texts directly in Gmail using your mobile phone number. Since DeskSMS might not be taking new users, this is a great alternative just in time.

Will getting an advanced degree limit your career options?

Walter Glenn — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT