Windows/Mac/Linux: If you would like to easily access, edit, and save files across multiple computers, free application FeelHome allows you to share files across operating systems and over the web.Once you install FeelHome on your computer and specify which folders you want to share, you can access those files from the web or from another computer in your virtual FeelHome network. Files aren't stored on the... [weiterlesen]

Auf der GDC haben sich unsere US-Kollegen ein paar Leute von Palm geschnappt und noch ein paar mehr Infos zum gestern vorgestellten PDK (Plugin Development Kit) herausgekitzelt, das frei verfügbar ist und auf PC und Mac läuft. Zuerst mal soll es nicht nur den Palm Pre und den Palm Pre Plus unterstützen, sondern auch den Pixi. Dabei soll der Performanceunterschied ungefähr dem zwischen iPhone 3G und iPhone... [weiterlesen]

Dear Lifehacker, I've read about how HTML5 will change the way I use the web, but it seems like the biggest example of HTML5 in action is on sites like YouTube—which don't support my favorite browser, Firefox. What's the deal?I find myself, and I'm sure tons of others, caught in the Adobe Flash Player vs. HTML5 battle. Flash Player runs terribly on my... [weiterlesen]

Mac only: Multiple monitors do great things for your desktop space, but your menu bar sticks to one screen. If you're looking for more menu access, free utility SecondBar puts one at the top of each monitor.As veteran Mac users know, each application's menu fills in the menu bar at the top of the desktop, not the window of the app itself, as in a... [weiterlesen]

Panic is a software company that makes useful tools like my personal favorite, Transmit for the Mac. They've also made a beautiful project status display that keeps their team on top of what they're working on and keeps everyone motivated. The board is actually an internal web page that auto-updates support email queue numbers, how far along each company project is, day over day revenue comparisons,... [weiterlesen]

Valve hat offiziell erklärt, was schon reichlich angeteast war: Die Distributions-Plattform Steam wird Valve-Games auch auf den Mac bringen. Ab April soll der Valve-Katalog auch Mac-Usern offen stehen, "Half-Life" und "Left 4 Dead" inklusive. Im Laufe des Jahres soll dann "Portal 2" der erste Titel werden, der zeitgleich für Mac und PC kommt. Und das ist erst der Anfang, denn mit der Funktion namens "Steam Play" wird man Games auf verschiedene... [weiterlesen]

Windows/Mac/Linux: Launchy, the little application launcher that could, has introduced a Mac version with its latest beta. Bug fixes, performance overhauls, and new shortcuts and controls are also baked into this beta for every system.As the developers themselves note, "Not much else has changed" in terms of appearance or basic function for Launchy, but, then again, those changes may be in the works. Many have... [weiterlesen]

VPN software lets you join private networks as though you're sitting at a local computer on that network, giving you access to shared folders and tons more handy stuff. Here's a look at five of the most popular VPN tools.Photo by Noah Sussman. VPN software brings the security of a private network to an insecure network, and allows you to access private local networks from anywhere. As we've explained in the... [weiterlesen]

newVideoPlayer( {"type":"video","player":"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/zIq6sUXIysE&hl=en&fs=1&fmt=22","customParams":[],"width":500,"height":412,"ratio":0.824,"flashData":"","embedName":null,"objectId":null,"noEmbed":false,"source":"youtube"} ); Dear Lifehacker, In light of all the natural disasters wreaking havoc across the globe, I've realized I should take a home inventory to document everything I own for insurance purposes. What's the best way to do this? Signed, Happy HomeownerHi Happy, You're smart to want to document your possessions in case of burglary, damage, or fire. The short answer to your question: The best tool for the job is the one you'll actually use. Taking a... [weiterlesen]

The WSJ took a glance at what all the accessory makers for Apple’s creations are doing to prep for the big “A’s” latest spawn: The iPad. According to the report, many of them are taking a bunch of routes to set up shop for this thing in all different directions. Some are pushing production as fast as they can to have stuff laid out for the masses when the iPad comes home. Some are also waiting to see what the... [weiterlesen]