Free Alternatives to the MacHeist Bundle
Every now and then, a web site called MacHeist packages up a handful of popular Mac shareware and offers the entire bundle for a significantly discounted rate. Despite criticisms from developers, MacHeist is an obvious win for consumers looking to score some great shareware on-the-cheap. Now MacHeist is back with another bundle offering 12 Mac apps for a measly $49. To be honest, though, this time
Five Email Addresses that Convert Documents
The Digital Inspiration blog offers up five email addresses that offer free file conversion for Word docs, PDFs, and even MP3s with no fuss, no muss—just attach a file, send it, and wait for the reply with the converted file attached. For mobile device users who can't read or open certain formats or desktop users who need a little audio formatting without downloading software. The full list of add
Download of the Day: asdf-jkl (Firefox)
Windows/Mac/Linux (Firefox): The asdf-jkl Firefox extension adds tooltips to the fox's chrome that display keyboard shortcuts associated with the item your mouse pointer is hovering over. For example, the address bar shortcut is Cmd+L, as pictured. (It's Ctrl+L for Windows peeps, so the tooltips are platform-aware, too.) Also asdf-jkl adds a Keyboard shortcuts item on Firefox's View menu for quick
Hack Attack: Top 13 iTunes AppleScripts
by Adam Pash Click to viewIf you use iTunes on the Mac, you should know about Doug's AppleScripts for iTunes, a repository of scripts that add tons of useful functionality to Apple's music player. Doug's AppleScripts not only plug obvious holes in iTunes' feature set; they also add functionality to iTunes you never knew you wanted. Today I'm rounding up my 13 favorite iTunes AppleScripts, from sim
Hack Attack: A guide for switching to a Mac
by Adam Pash Click to viewIf Amazon's hot holiday seller list is any indication, a lot of you got new Macs this holiday season. If you switched to a Mac from a PC, you've probably noticed that there are a lot of differences between the two. When I bought my first Mac a few short months ago, it took a while to figure out how to do all the stuff I already knew how to do on my PC. While it's my job t
Hack Attack: More on mouseless navigation
A couple of weeks back, I published a program that allows you to navigate your Windows mouse cursor from the comfort of your keyboard. Several readers jumped in with suggestions for improving the script, so I sat back down and got to work. Today I'm releasing an improved version of my Mouser app with an eye for customization, and I'll point out a few other great mouseless gems (including one reade
Windows Vista Beta: A lot like Mac OS X
After playing around with my newly-installed copy of Windows Vista Beta 2 for a couple of hours, the thought that kept popping up in my head over and over again like a persistent mole was: "Wow, that's a lot like the Mac." From the emphasis on searching and not browsing (Spotlight) to the Windows Sidebar (Dashboard) which runs Gadgets (Widgets), to the built-in Windows Calendar (iCal), the similar
Seek and Ye Shall Find: Top Ten Alternative Search Engines
by Wendy Boswell Next to email, search is Internet users' primary activity. But most people don't realize that there's a LOT more search engines out there than just the Big Four: Google, Yahoo, AOL, or MSN. In fact, there are literally hundreds of really great niche, or vertical, search engines that focus on all kinds of topics: images, jobs, Bit Torrents, blogs, etc. You can find all sorts of gre
Hack Attack: Mouse-less Firefox
by Adam Pash Learning to use Firefox keyboard shortcuts to reduce your trips to the mouse can lead to a much more fulfilling web browsing experience, especially at those times that your mouse just isn't doing the trick. Okay, you got me. I have, on occasion (read: often), neglected to charge my wireless mouse for long enough that, when it's time to get posting on Lifehacker, I find myself totally
Ask Lifehacker: Gmail as default mail program
Dear Lifehacker, When I click a "mailto:" link in my browser, my email client (mail.app) opens. I mainly use my Gmail account, so instead of opening this program, I'd rather Gmail open up. It would be even better if it routed me directly to a "compose" page. Is there a way I can make this happen? Solutions for both Mac and Windows would be appreciated. Thanks! Josh Dear Josh, There is a way! Use G
Seek and Ye Shall Find: Top 20 Search Engine Helpers
by Wendy Boswell All of us have gone to a search engine and typed in a query, crossing our fingers that the Search Engine Powers will magically know EXACTLY what we mean when we say "needlepoint hat cheese Chicago." Unfortunately, search engines and directories do not have extrasensory powers of perception, but fortunately, that's where search engine helpers come in. What are "search helpers"? Thi
Special: Seek and Ye Shall Find
How to Search the Invisible Webby Wendy Boswell September is in full swing, which means back to school, back to books, back to teacher's dirty looks - well, hopefully not that last part. School also means getting back to research papers, especially the super happy fun ten pagers on the environmental impact of Chicago's wheat exporting industry with footnotes, for example. The Web has become a big
How to Eat Soba
Soba noodles are thin, spaghetti-like noodles made from buckwheat. You'll find them served in many Japanese restaurants, particularly those that specialize in noodle dishes. Because of the buckwheat, soba is protein-rich and full of vitamins. Never tried them? Here are a few soba-eating tips. Lean close to the plate when eating soba noodles, especially when eating with chopsticks.Condiments may in
Keith's Top 10 Mac Applications
Broadband blogger Om Malik started a neat little blogging meme where Mac lovers were asked to share... ...their ten most favorite apps. Forget the Microsoft Office, or any of the applications that are bundled with an Apple. Instead, focus on small freeware and shareware applications that have helped you get the most out of your Mac. These memes are great as you always seem to discover something ne
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