Lifehacker Australia (Australian Stories)http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/lifehackeraustraliaauLifehacker Australia (Australian Stories)en-AULifehacker Australia | tips and downloads to help you at work and playhttps://edge.alluremedia.com.au/assets/technetwork/img/lifehacker/logo_google_news.pnghttps://www.lifehacker.com.au https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/briefly-bitcoin-ato-probe-aussie-dollar-soars-must-own-tech<![CDATA[Briefly: ATO Bitcoin Probe, Aussie Dollar Soars, Must-Own Tech]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519449624/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Briefly-ATO-Bitcoin-Probe-Aussie-Dollar-Soars-MustOwn-Tech Brief news items of note for Lifehacker readers, including. the ATO is coming after bitcoin investors, 5 tech products everyone should own in 2018, Australian dollar back above 80 cents. More »
   
 
 
]]> Chris Jagerhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/briefly-bitcoin-ato-probe-aussie-dollar-soars-must-own-techTue, 23 Jan 2018 06:30:48 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2017/11/iStock-817313430-208x116.jpg Brief news items of note for Lifehacker readers, including. the ATO is coming after bitcoin investors, 5 tech products everyone should own in 2018, Australian dollar back above 80 cents. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/why-you-should-avoid-hospitals-in-january<![CDATA[Why You Should Avoid Hospitals In January]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519443434/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Why-You-Should-Avoid-Hospitals-In-January January is the quietest month in Australia. But for hospitals, which provide care 24/7/365, January is a time of big transition. And for patients, that means January is when things are more likely to go wrong. More »
   
 
 
]]> Stephen Duckett and Greg Moranhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/why-you-should-avoid-hospitals-in-januaryTue, 23 Jan 2018 05:30:04 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2018/01/Waiting-Room-208x116.jpg January is the quietest month in Australia. But for hospitals, which provide care 24/7/365, January is a time of big transition. And for patients, that means January is when things are more likely to go wrong. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/what-makes-employees-stay<![CDATA[What Makes Employees Stay?]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519433358/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~What-Makes-Employees-Stay Several of Facebook's HR leadership decided to conduct some research as to why employees left the social media powerhouse. They were testing the maxim that people don't quit jobs - they quit bosses. When they commenced their research, they expected to see the boss-quitting rule hold true. Instead, they learned something different according to an article they write for Harvard Business Review. More »
   
 
 
]]> Anthony Caruanahttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/what-makes-employees-stayTue, 23 Jan 2018 04:30:23 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2017/08/Workplace-heart-208x116.jpg Several of Facebook's HR leadership decided to conduct some research as to why employees left the social media powerhouse. They were testing the maxim that people don't quit jobs - they quit bosses. When they commenced their research, they expected to see the boss-quitting rule hold true. Instead, they learned something different according to an article they write for Harvard Business Review. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/elevator-pitch-nitwits-nadine-ismiel-nash<![CDATA[Elevator Pitch: NitWit]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519429380/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Elevator-Pitch-NitWit Elevator Pitch is a regular feature on Lifehacker where we profile startups and new companies and pick their brains for entrepreneurial advice. This week, we're talking with Nadine Ismiel-Nash, founder and creator of lice-treatment brand NitWits. More »
   
 
 
]]> Chris Jagerhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/elevator-pitch-nitwits-nadine-ismiel-nashTue, 23 Jan 2018 04:00:10 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2017/07/Nadine-Ismiel-Nash_NitWits-208x116.jpg Elevator Pitch is a regular feature on Lifehacker where we profile startups and new companies and pick their brains for entrepreneurial advice. This week, we're talking with Nadine Ismiel-Nash, founder and creator of lice-treatment brand NitWits. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/is-it-okay-to-switch-up-my-workout-once-in-awhile<![CDATA[Ask LH: How Often Should I Be Varying My Workout?]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519404590/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Ask-LH-How-Often-Should-I-Be-Varying-My-Workout Dear Lifehacker, I've heard that I should be "mixing it up" and changing up my workouts at the gym. My friend, who's a bodybuilder, told me that this is called "muscle confusion" and will force them to grow. I only know a few exercises at the gym so changing seems even more difficult. What do I do? More »
   
 
 
]]> Dick Talenshttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/is-it-okay-to-switch-up-my-workout-once-in-awhileTue, 23 Jan 2018 02:30:00 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2014/06/Push.up1_-208x116.jpg Dear Lifehacker, I've heard that I should be "mixing it up" and changing up my workouts at the gym. My friend, who's a bodybuilder, told me that this is called "muscle confusion" and will force them to grow. I only know a few exercises at the gym so changing seems even more difficult. What do I do? More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/where-does-the-money-from-your-electricity-bill-go<![CDATA[Where Does The Money From Your Electricity Bill Go?]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519393908/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Where-Does-The-Money-From-Your-Electricity-Bill-Go Every month or quarter a bill comes in from your electricity retailer. While some of that bill can be directly attributable to the volume of electrons that flow into your gadgets, household appliances, lights and other energy-eating devices, a good portion of it has nothing to do with your electricity consumption. As well as electrons, that bill needs to pay for the infrastructure, meter readers, data management and other bits and pieces that make the power system work. Here's where the money goes. More »
   
 
 
]]> Anthony Caruanahttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/where-does-the-money-from-your-electricity-bill-goTue, 23 Jan 2018 01:30:39 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2017/06/powerbills-208x116.jpg Every month or quarter a bill comes in from your electricity retailer. While some of that bill can be directly attributable to the volume of electrons that flow into your gadgets, household appliances, lights and other energy-eating devices, a good portion of it has nothing to do with your electricity consumption. As well as electrons, that bill needs to pay for the infrastructure, meter readers, data management and other bits and pieces that make the power system work. Here's where the money goes. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/ten-commandments-all-cyclists-should-follow<![CDATA[Ten Commandments All Cyclists Should Follow]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519383642/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Ten-Commandments-All-Cyclists-Should-Follow Cyclists take to the streets to get to work, to get fit or purely because it feels great to ride a bike. But boy, do they cop a hiding from motorists. As a South Aussie-expat, this time of year is notorious for one thing. In the shadow of the Tour Down Under, cyclists take over the roads, footpath and cafes. Here's a list of commandments you should be following if you want to avoid getting a filthy spray from an indignant motorist. More »
   
 
 
]]> Jackson Ryanhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/ten-commandments-all-cyclists-should-followTue, 23 Jan 2018 00:30:56 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2018/01/Nun-208x116.jpg Cyclists take to the streets to get to work, to get fit or purely because it feels great to ride a bike. But boy, do they cop a hiding from motorists. As a South Aussie-expat, this time of year is notorious for one thing. In the shadow of the Tour Down Under, cyclists take over the roads, footpath and cafes. Here's a list of commandments you should be following if you want to avoid getting a filthy spray from an indignant motorist. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/2018s-biggest-health-fads-are-they-legit-or-nah<![CDATA[2018's Biggest Health Fads: Are They Legit Or Nah?]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519373908/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~s-Biggest-Health-Fads-Are-They-Legit-Or-Nah It's that time of year again - when we are inundated with information about what the next great wellness blogger will be instagramming non-stop as a cure-all for, well, all. So what do the experts make of this year's biggest trends - hemp, proats, flexatarianism, adaptogens, kanuka and seaweed? I spoke to nutritionist Catherine Saxelby from Foodwatch to find out. More »
   
 
 
]]> Rae Johnstonhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/2018s-biggest-health-fads-are-they-legit-or-nahMon, 22 Jan 2018 23:30:06 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2013/10/PaleoMix-208x116.jpg It's that time of year again - when we are inundated with information about what the next great wellness blogger will be instagramming non-stop as a cure-all for, well, all. So what do the experts make of this year's biggest trends - hemp, proats, flexatarianism, adaptogens, kanuka and seaweed? I spoke to nutritionist Catherine Saxelby from Foodwatch to find out. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/today-i-discovered-that-there-are-more-than-300-sign-languages-in-the-world<![CDATA[Today I Discovered That There Are More Than 300 Sign Languages In The World]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519368750/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Today-I-Discovered-That-There-Are-More-Than-Sign-Languages-In-The-World Here's something I learnt recently. There are more than 300 sign languages in the world. This discovery has made me feel somewhat ignorant, because, just like the languages of the world, of course there is more than one sign language! More »
   
 
 
]]> Jackson Ryanhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/today-i-discovered-that-there-are-more-than-300-sign-languages-in-the-worldMon, 22 Jan 2018 23:00:00 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2018/01/Sign-Language-TID-208x116.jpg Here's something I learnt recently. There are more than 300 sign languages in the world. This discovery has made me feel somewhat ignorant, because, just like the languages of the world, of course there is more than one sign language! More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/you-can-now-travel-with-a-second-monitor-in-case-thats-something-anyone-wanted-to-do<![CDATA[You Can Now Travel With A Second Monitor, In Case That’s Something Anyone Wanted To Do]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519362790/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~You-Can-Now-Travel-With-A-Second-Monitor-In-Case-That%e2%80%99s-Something-Anyone-Wanted-To-Do There's a bunch of research that suggests you can get a solid productivity boost by adding a second display to your computer although a second display has been limited to the office as displays are usually too big to carry. But USB-C, with its power and data capability is giving rise to portable displays. This means two-screen productivity is now available to travellers and those with limited workspace. More »
   
 
 
]]> Anthony Caruanahttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/you-can-now-travel-with-a-second-monitor-in-case-thats-something-anyone-wanted-to-doMon, 22 Jan 2018 22:30:39 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2018/01/usb-external-display-208x116.jpg There's a bunch of research that suggests you can get a solid productivity boost by adding a second display to your computer although a second display has been limited to the office as displays are usually too big to carry. But USB-C, with its power and data capability is giving rise to portable displays. This means two-screen productivity is now available to travellers and those with limited workspace. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/six-deals-you-should-know-about-in-australia-this-morning-11<![CDATA[Six Deals You Should Know About In Australia This Morning]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519353876/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Six-Deals-You-Should-Know-About-In-Australia-This-Morning Good morning! Here are some cracking morning deals for Lifehacker readers! More »
   
 
 
]]> Jackson Ryanhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/six-deals-you-should-know-about-in-australia-this-morning-11Mon, 22 Jan 2018 21:45:12 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2016/07/moneyhands-208x116.jpg Good morning! Here are some cracking morning deals for Lifehacker readers! More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/intel-continues-to-struggle-delivering-stable-spectre-and-meltdown-fixes<![CDATA[Intel Continues To Struggle Delivering Stable Spectre And Meltdown Fixes]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519340450/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Intel-Continues-To-Struggle-Delivering-Stable-Spectre-And-Meltdown-Fixes Intel has issued new advice telling customers running certain CPUs to hold back on installing patches for the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities. With some customers reporting system instability after installing previous fixes, the company is scrambling to deliver reliable patches. More »
   
 
 
]]> Anthony Caruanahttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/intel-continues-to-struggle-delivering-stable-spectre-and-meltdown-fixesMon, 22 Jan 2018 20:30:59 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2018/01/iStock-641410152-208x116.jpg Intel has issued new advice telling customers running certain CPUs to hold back on installing patches for the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities. With some customers reporting system instability after installing previous fixes, the company is scrambling to deliver reliable patches. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/how-to-watch-the-australian-open-2018-live-and-online-for-free<![CDATA[Australian Open 2018: How To Watch Live, Online And For Free]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/516596370/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Australian-Open-How-To-Watch-Live-Online-And-For-Free On Monday (January 15), one of the world's biggest tennis events - the Australian Open - returns to the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. If you're stuck at work when it's all happening or don't have access to free-to-air TV for whatever reason, we have you covered! Here's how to watch the 2018 Australian Open from your desk or on your mobile phone for free. More »
   
 
 
]]> Chris Jagerhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/how-to-watch-the-australian-open-2018-live-and-online-for-freeMon, 22 Jan 2018 11:00:04 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2017/01/GettyImages-507523828-208x116.jpg On Monday (January 15), one of the world's biggest tennis events - the Australian Open - returns to the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. If you're stuck at work when it's all happening or don't have access to free-to-air TV for whatever reason, we have you covered! Here's how to watch the 2018 Australian Open from your desk or on your mobile phone for free. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/and-then-there-was-bitcoin<![CDATA[And Then There Was Bitcoin]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519196278/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~And-Then-There-Was-Bitcoin Do you remember Bitcoin from 2009? I certainly don't - I was off working on a mining truck somewhere around that time. But the folks behind YouTube channel Crypto Gource do, and they turned into a pretty neat little video. More »
   
 
 
]]> James Swinbankshttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/and-then-there-was-bitcoinMon, 22 Jan 2018 07:00:58 +1100 https://img.youtube.com/vi/DjYbsq3FXfM/0.jpg Do you remember Bitcoin from 2009? I certainly don't - I was off working on a mining truck somewhere around that time. But the folks behind YouTube channel Crypto Gource do, and they turned into a pretty neat little video. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/youtube-roundup-last-weeks-best-online-videos-5<![CDATA[YouTube Roundup: Last Week's Best Online Videos]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/518570608/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~YouTube-Roundup-Last-Weeks-Best-Online-Videos Here are last week's best online videos, including. First look at Nintendo Labo, Logan Paul ass-hattery, Australian dashcam compilation, latest Taylor Swift single and more! More »
   
 
 
]]> Chris Jagerhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/youtube-roundup-last-weeks-best-online-videos-5Mon, 22 Jan 2018 06:30:14 +1100 https://img.youtube.com/vi/v9r-Q1R-51A/0.jpg Here are last week's best online videos, including. First look at Nintendo Labo, Logan Paul ass-hattery, Australian dashcam compilation, latest Taylor Swift single and more! More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/is-it-legal-to-take-sick-leave-while-on-holidays<![CDATA[Is It Legal To Substitute Annual Leave For Sick Leave?]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519184284/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Is-It-Legal-To-Substitute-Annual-Leave-For-Sick-Leave Picture the scene. you've organised a week off work for some much-needed R&R. On the first day of your holiday, you're struck down with the flu. Instead of sunning it up on the beach, you spend the entire week coughing up phlegm in bed. If you'd been at work, you definitely would have called in sick on these days - so why should annual leave be any different? Let's take a look at the legalities. More »
   
 
 
]]> Chris Jagerhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/is-it-legal-to-take-sick-leave-while-on-holidaysMon, 22 Jan 2018 05:30:50 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2017/11/Sick-Leave-Holidays-208x116.jpg Picture the scene. you've organised a week off work for some much-needed R&R. On the first day of your holiday, you're struck down with the flu. Instead of sunning it up on the beach, you spend the entire week coughing up phlegm in bed. If you'd been at work, you definitely would have called in sick on these days - so why should annual leave be any different? Let's take a look at the legalities. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/amazon-opens-their-no-checkout-store-to-the-public<![CDATA[Amazon Opens Its No-Checkout Store To The Public]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519176564/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Amazon-Opens-Its-NoCheckout-Store-To-The-Public Amazon is not content with driving online shopping forward and forcing traditional retailers to play catch up. Today, the company is opening its bricks and mortar food store to the public. There are no checkouts or cash registers - just products and wide aisles that make browsing easy for customers. More »
   
 
 
]]> Anthony Caruanahttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/amazon-opens-their-no-checkout-store-to-the-publicMon, 22 Jan 2018 04:30:14 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2018/01/Amazon-Go-Store-208x116.jpg Amazon is not content with driving online shopping forward and forcing traditional retailers to play catch up. Today, the company is opening its bricks and mortar food store to the public. There are no checkouts or cash registers - just products and wide aisles that make browsing easy for customers. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/a-blockchain-explanation-your-parents-could-understand<![CDATA[A Blockchain Explanation Your Parents Could Understand]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519173624/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~A-Blockchain-Explanation-Your-Parents-Could-Understand The problem with most blockchain "explainers" is that they provide more detail than what matters to most people, using language that is foreign to most people, which winds up leaving people more confused than when they started. Instead, without worrying about being a technically perfect description, here's an explanation of blockchain your parents could understand. More »
   
 
 
]]> Jamie Skellahttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/a-blockchain-explanation-your-parents-could-understandMon, 22 Jan 2018 04:15:02 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2017/06/Blockchain-208x116.jpg The problem with most blockchain "explainers" is that they provide more detail than what matters to most people, using language that is foreign to most people, which winds up leaving people more confused than when they started. Instead, without worrying about being a technically perfect description, here's an explanation of blockchain your parents could understand. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/how-to-improve-your-credit-score-infographic<![CDATA[How To Improve Your Credit 'Score' [Infographic]]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519169352/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~How-To-Improve-Your-Credit-Score-Infographic A person's credit history is kind of like an invisible Sword of Damocles. We know it's out there, but tend to adopt a head-in-the-sand approach until it suddenly chops you in the neck. Fortunately, it's possible to improve your creditworthiness in a few easy steps. This infographic illustrates how to swing credit scoring back in your favour. More »
   
 
 
]]> Chris Jagerhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/how-to-improve-your-credit-score-infographicMon, 22 Jan 2018 03:30:06 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2014/07/CreditScore1-208x116.jpg A person's credit history is kind of like an invisible Sword of Damocles. We know it's out there, but tend to adopt a head-in-the-sand approach until it suddenly chops you in the neck. Fortunately, it's possible to improve your creditworthiness in a few easy steps. This infographic illustrates how to swing credit scoring back in your favour. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/ask-lh-how-do-i-function-in-summer-heat-thats-hot-enough-to-cook-your-eyeballs<![CDATA[Ask LH: What's The Best Way To Stay Cool In The Aussie Heat?]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/515773544/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Ask-LH-Whats-The-Best-Way-To-Stay-Cool-In-The-Aussie-Heat Dear Lifehacker, I know you've offered tips on beating the heat in the past but this week takes things to another level. the temperatures are so high, especially in Sydney, you can fry an egg on the bonnet of your car in the early morning already. How can I cope with this stupidly hot weather? More »
   
 
 
]]> Chris Jagerhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/ask-lh-how-do-i-function-in-summer-heat-thats-hot-enough-to-cook-your-eyeballsMon, 22 Jan 2018 02:30:44 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2018/01/How-Weather-208x116.jpg Dear Lifehacker, I know you've offered tips on beating the heat in the past but this week takes things to another level. the temperatures are so high, especially in Sydney, you can fry an egg on the bonnet of your car in the early morning already. How can I cope with this stupidly hot weather? More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/tips-for-taking-the-best-photos-on-your-phone<![CDATA[9 Tips For Taking The Best Photos On Your Phone]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519157474/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Tips-For-Taking-The-Best-Photos-On-Your-Phone You don't need a dedicated camera to take beautiful photos in 2018. Phone cameras are increasingly powerful, and with a little time and effort, you'll be able to take full advantage of them. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started. More »
   
 
 
]]> Tegan Joneshttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/tips-for-taking-the-best-photos-on-your-phoneMon, 22 Jan 2018 02:15:37 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/g/2018/01/iStock-504533220-208x116.jpg You don't need a dedicated camera to take beautiful photos in 2018. Phone cameras are increasingly powerful, and with a little time and effort, you'll be able to take full advantage of them. Here are some tips and tricks to get you started. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/how-to-find-your-selfie-in-a-museum<![CDATA[How To Find Your Selfie In A Museum]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519155264/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~How-To-Find-Your-Selfie-In-A-Museum You may have noticed the historic-artwork-selfie craze sweeping the web right now, comparing faces to famous paintings and art from around the world. You might be wondering "what historic piece of work does my face resemble?" and "how do I find out?" Well, both of those questions can be answered simply - by using Google's Arts and Culture app. More »
   
 
 
]]> Jackson Ryanhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/how-to-find-your-selfie-in-a-museumMon, 22 Jan 2018 02:00:43 +1100 https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/t_k-small/qob1k3clkyi59dpfsoi0.jpg You may have noticed the historic-artwork-selfie craze sweeping the web right now, comparing faces to famous paintings and art from around the world. You might be wondering "what historic piece of work does my face resemble?" and "how do I find out?" Well, both of those questions can be answered simply - by using Google's Arts and Culture app. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/who-is-your-mobile-carrier<![CDATA[Which Network Does Your Mobile Telco Use?]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519151146/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~Which-Network-Does-Your-Mobile-Telco-Use One of my favourite terms, penned by Scott Adams - the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, is confusopoly. It's basically a market that is designed to obfuscate information from consumers so they can't easily compare services between providers in a market. The mobile phone market is notorious for this. More »
   
 
 
]]> Anthony Caruanahttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/who-is-your-mobile-carrierMon, 22 Jan 2018 01:30:19 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2018/01/Phones-1-208x116.jpg One of my favourite terms, penned by Scott Adams - the creator of the Dilbert comic strip, is confusopoly. It's basically a market that is designed to obfuscate information from consumers so they can't easily compare services between providers in a market. The mobile phone market is notorious for this. More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/an-ode-to-the-mcdonalds-chicken-salad<![CDATA[An Ode To The McDonald's Chicken Salad]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519146990/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~An-Ode-To-The-McDonalds-Chicken-Salad I was having a conversation with an old work friend yesterday. Both of us used to be fast food addicts. There was a McDonalds underneath our workplace and we'd eat lunch there everyday. "I can't eat that crap now," he told me. "It makes me feel like crap." More »
   
 
 
]]> Mark Serrelshttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/an-ode-to-the-mcdonalds-chicken-saladMon, 22 Jan 2018 01:00:12 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2015/12/hero_pdt_grilled_chicken_salad_au-208x116.png I was having a conversation with an old work friend yesterday. Both of us used to be fast food addicts. There was a McDonalds underneath our workplace and we'd eat lunch there everyday. "I can't eat that crap now," he told me. "It makes me feel like crap." More »
   
 
 
]]> https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/kfcs-bucket-for-one-has-21-pieces-of-chicken<![CDATA[KFC's 'Bucket For One' Has 21 Pieces Of Chicken]]>http://feeds.lifehacker.com.au/~/519139122/0/lifehackeraustraliaau~KFCs-Bucket-For-One-Has-Pieces-Of-Chicken Last night, I was perusing KFC Australia's online menu for potential Takeaway Truths when I stumbled across something that frightened me. Under 'Menu For One', KFC lists a chicken bucket. It comprises 21 pieces of Original Recipe totalling 18,853 kilojoules. What the hell, KFC? More »
   
 
 
]]> Chris Jagerhttps://www.lifehacker.com.au/2018/01/kfcs-bucket-for-one-has-21-pieces-of-chickenMon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:03 +1100 https://edge.alluremedia.com.au/m/l/2018/01/KFC-Chicken-208x116.jpg Last night, I was perusing KFC Australia's online menu for potential Takeaway Truths when I stumbled across something that frightened me. Under 'Menu For One', KFC lists a chicken bucket. It comprises 21 pieces of Original Recipe totalling 18,853 kilojoules. What the hell, KFC? More »
   
 
 
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