If you use Windows 7 Media Center to record TV, you'd probably prefer skipping commercials. After all, a big reason you record programs is to avoid commercials, right? Here's a fairly simple and free way to start skipping commercials in no time.In Windows 7, the .wtv file format has replaced the dvr-ms file format used in previous versions of Media Center for Recorded... [weiterlesen]
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It's long been one of Google Map's most requested features, and now it's here. Recreational cyclists and bike commuters alike can plot cycle-friendly routes, find trails, and avoid snarling traffic with Google Maps' Bicycle layer.Maps' bike-friendly, green-toned map can be accessed in a few ways: by choosing "Bicycle" from the drop-down box below your destination when you're looking for directions; by hitting the "More" button along the upper-right buttons, or heading... [weiterlesen]
Asia, with India and China emerging as economic superpowers, is possibly the fastest growing continent, attracting traders as well as visitors from all across the world. However, the diversity in languages is one major concern that holds the visitors back from enjoying the rich culture of the region. Providing a solution, Chinese designer Tian Lingrui has come up a device dubbed “E+” that lets you visit and enjoy megacities in a convenient way. Designed for Samsung, the... [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]
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]
If you're looking for a quick and easy way to adjust your monitors without a lot of fussing with multi-step processes, the calibration tool at Photo Friday can help you tweak your monitor.Nothing is a true substitute for hardware calibration, but if you're not working in the print industry or as a professional photographer, you don't need to calibrate your monitor to match the physical world—you... [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]
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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]
We normally don’t realize how wonderful the inner intricacies of a particular tool are until we see them. It is therefore an endeavor of many a soul to bring forth the hidden beauty of the mechanics involved in seemingly simple objects. And what greater way to illustrate my point than the “Sprout” pen concept. Russian designer Igor Lobanov has injected a green soul into a pen, and has thereby delivered novelty for an object that normally does not... [weiterlesen]