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Round 6 Winners! Lifehacker And Microsoft’s Developer Challenge

Chris Jager — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:30:31 +1000

The sixth and final round of the Lifehacker/Microsoft Developer Challenge is done and dusted! Apologies for the slight delay — we had a technical issues with a few of the entrants which meant a longer judging process than usual. Without further ado, here are our winners for Round 6! More »
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Advertisement | How The Cloud Can Transform Your Data Centre

Advertisement — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:45:41 +1000

Managing a data centre can be a tricky balancing act. Your organisation needs consistent and stable infrastructure that supports a growing business, but you also need to know how to incorporate modern IT trends will help you remain competitive. Microsoft is inviting Lifehacker readers to join a free webcast on June 4. Senior data centre gurus will explain how the cloud delivers new products and services faster. And you’ll be able to get instant answers to your tough questions. More »
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Help Us Come Up With A New Name For Potato Chips

Chris Jager — Fri, 24 May 2013 14:30:59 +1000

In Britain, potato chips are known as “crisps” presumably due to their distinctive texture. In Australia, we’ve adopted the broader US synonym “potato chip”. For the sake of effective communication, this needs to be amended forthwith. More »
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Ask LH: How Can I Make Sure My iPhone Is Always Silent?

Chris Jager — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:08 +1000

Dear Lifehacker, I’m an avid iPhone user who has always enjoyed tweaking my phone to make it prettier and more user-friendly. Regardless, there is one thing that I cannot get my head around. How can I know when and why my phone decides to make noise? I don’t mean this in respect of the silent toggle. What happened to me the other day might demonstrate my problem… More »
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Takeaway Truth: KFC Zinger Pie

Chris Jager — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:30:13 +1000

Takeaway Truth is an occasional Lifehacker feature where we compare marketing images against what you actually get served. Today: KFC’s Zinger Pie. More »
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App Deals Of The Day: Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows Phone

Elly Hart — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:45:18 +1000

Flib converter for free on Android, Photo Measures reduced to 99c on iOS, Mailbox now available on iPad, Splashtop 2 now available on Windows Phone, plus lots more. Deals end without warning, so be quick or miss out! More »
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Telstra Launches 4G USB + Wi-Fi Device

Chris Jager — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:30:25 +1000

Telstra has released a new 4G mobile broadband device that combines a 4G USB dongle with a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot which it is billing as the first of its kind in Australia. The device can be purchased on a pre-paid plan for $119. More »
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Kindle Fire HD Is Now Available For Australians

Luke Hopewell — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:15:02 +1000

When we reviewed the Kindle Fire HD last year, we were bitterly disappointed. Mainly because it was a good little device that just didn’t have any of the great Amazon features available for Australians. That’s about to change, however, with the news overnight that Amazon will make the Kindle Fire HD available for shipping to Australia. Hurrah! More »
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Teens Aren’t Bad Drivers, They’re Just Sleepy

Chris Jager — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:45:46 +1000

A new study has found that sleep deprivation is one of the major causes of motor vehicle crashes among young Australian drivers. Hooning around while drunk is apparently secondary. More »
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ABS Stats Updates Population Data, Adds iPhone 5 Support

Angus Kidman — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:30:39 +1000

iOS: The Australian Bureau of Statistics has updated its iOS ABS Stats app, adding more recent population data and support for the larger-screened iPhone 5. It’s a handy way to quickly access key statistics; we hope an Android version emerges eventually. [ABS Stats] More »
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Ask LH: Should I Change ISP When I Move House?

Angus Kidman — Fri, 24 May 2013 08:00:26 +1000

Dear Lifehacker, I’m moving house in a few months: do I need to get a new Internet plan or can I continue using my current one? Is there anything I should know about NBN in my area? Thanks, Moving Connection More »
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Don’t Use Hopelessly Vague Security Questions

Angus Kidman — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:30:59 +1000

Password reset questions may seem like a necessary evil if you’re building any kind of system which requires users to log in. However, the process becomes utterly pointless if you make the questions so vague as to be too hard to remember. More »
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How To Use Intuition More Effectively

Ben Newell — Fri, 24 May 2013 07:00:37 +1000

We often rely on our intuition, but is there any scientific explanation for a concept which puts instinct ahead of conscious reasoning? And how can we use it better in our everday lives? Ben Newell, Associate Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of New South Wales, investigates and explains. More »
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Amazon App Store Is Live For Australia

Angus Kidman — Fri, 24 May 2013 06:30:32 +1000

As promised last month, Amazon has finally launched its App Store in Australia. What does that mean for you? An additional source of discounted Android apps, including a daily free app. (Today it’s Fruit Ninja; not too many points for originality there.) More »
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Azure Adding Data Centres In China, Japan

Angus Kidman — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:30:13 +1000

We know that Australia will get an Azure data centre at some point next year. That’s not the only expansion happening. Japan will also get a pair of data centres around the same time, and China is getting in even earlier, with trials for its two new centres beginning in June. More »
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After Hours: Best Bar Apps

Luke Hopewell — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:00:33 +1000

Can a smartphone help you discover new drinks and cool new places to consume them? Sure, but the golden question is: “can an app help you get free beer”? It can. Check out our best bar apps! More »
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Briefly: IKEA Sale Now On, Essential Sitting Exercises, Mars Rover Time-Lapse Video

Chris Jager — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:30:03 +1000

Brief news items of note for Lifehacker readers including: Up to 50% off IKEA merchandise, watch nine months of mars roving images in 60 seconds, three simple exercises to do while you sit. More »
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ATO: Email Tax Scams Have Tripled In A Year

Angus Kidman — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:30:44 +1000

In the whole of 2012, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) received 26,000 reports of scam emails related to tax. In the first quarter of this year, the number was 11,000 — three times as many as this time last year. More »
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Use LinkedIn To Plan Enterprise Tech Rollouts

Angus Kidman — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:30:44 +1000

The most obvious application for LinkedIn is for hunting down new jobs or finding out what your old boss is up to, but it does have other possibilities. One apparent emerging trend: using LinkedIn to research whether new enterprise technology is actually reliable. More »
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Hack Two Wall Fittings Into A Vertical Bike Rack

Chris Jager — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:57 +1000

Bicycles are great, but storing them can be a real hassle; especially if you live in a cramped apartment. Thankfully, our friends over at IKEA Hackers have come up with a DIY solution that will set you back less than $10. More »
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