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Smartphone Upgrades, Office Productivity, and the Laptop Conundrum Sep 26, 2013

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This week on the podcast we’re talking about whether it’s worth upgrading your phone every six months, how to be productive at work when everything is blocked, and which build of XBMC you should use on your Raspberry Pi. We’re also answering your questions about making your own ringtones, a good video camera app for Android, and if you should replace your laptop-desktop combo with just one powerful laptop. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1405300681 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IOS 7 Madness, Android Widgets, and Quitting a Job You Hate Sep 19, 2013

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This week on the podcast we're talking about a little bit of iOS news, why you should take another look at widgets on Android, and how to survive inside of Apple's walled garden. We're also answering your questions about power line ethernet adapters, how to quit a job that you hate, and getting notifications for messages Facebook doesn't deem worthy. Looking for the show notes? You can always find them after 5:00 PM PT at http://lifehacker.com/theshow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

IOS 7, Making Extra Money, and Awesome Hidden Google Features Sep 12, 2013

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This week on the podcast we're talking about iOS 7 and the new iPhones (briefly), making money in your spare time, and a few lesser-used Google services with awesome hidden features. We're also answering your questions about smartphone protection plans, using one keyboard with multiple computers, and power cycling electronics automatically. (Also, lots of immature humor. Sorry about that. Sort of.) You can find the show notes to this show and every show we've ever done after 5:00 PM PT on the day of the podcast (Thursday!) after 5:00 PM PT at http://lifehacker.com/theshow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Android KitKat, Netflix Hacks, and Laptop Docking Stations Sep 05, 2013

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This week on the podcast we’re talking about Android’s new KitKat obsession, speeding up your old iPhone or iPad, and turning your phone into the ultimate alarm clock. We’re also answering your questions about hacking Netflix, removing file duplicates, and docking your MacBook without spending a fortune. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1259676130 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tiny Apartment Hacks, Selling Your Smartphone, and Productive Pooping Aug 29, 2013

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This week on the podcast we’re talking about hacking your tiny apartment, making the most on a smartphone sale, and buying parts for your custom PC. We’re also answering your questions about consolidating music libraries, putting speakers in the shower, and toggling the cellular radio on your Android. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1223730631 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

YouTube Ads, BitTorrent Privacy, and the Best Ereaders Aug 22, 2013

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This week on the podcast we’re talking about blocking YouTube ads, the difference between antivirus and anti-malware, and app updates galore. We’re also answering your questions about international calling on the cheap, how to pick a Windows laptop, and BitTorrent privacy. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at LINK (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Encrypted Emails, Best College Laptops, and the Office Software Battle Royale Aug 15, 2013

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This week on the podcast we’re talking about encrypted email, whether Microsoft Office or LibreOffice deserves your download, and why you should ditch photo management software. We’re also answering your questions about making an awesome podcast, the best laptops for college, and which password manager you should use. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1150817105 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Merits of Lifehacking, Amazon Prime, and IFTTT for iPhone Aug 08, 2013

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This week on the podcast we're talking about the merits of Lifehacking, IFTTT for iPhone, and Amazon Prime. Also, Chrome's horribly insecure password manager. We're also answering your questions about Blu-ray ripping, syncing to multiple cloud services, and migrating from Picasa to Flickr. Show notes go up on Lifehacker at 5:00 PM PT every Thursday, and you can find all the show notes for every episode at http://lifehacker.com/theshow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tough Decisions, Resume Lies, Personal Rituals, and Ditching Cable Aug 01, 2013

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This week on the podcast we’re talking about making tough decisions, lying on your resume, and the health benefits of personal rituals. We’re also answering your questions about ditching cable, hooking up tons of monitors to your laptop, and finding a career that you love. You'll find the show notes at http://lifehacker.com/993801681 after 5:00 PM PT and the show notes archive at http://lifehacker.com/tag/the-show. Thanks for listening! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Android 4.3, Chromecast, DSLR Secrets, and the Ultimate Photoshop Rig Jul 25, 2013

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This week on the podcast we're talking about Android 4.3, the new Chromecast device from Google, and how stores are tracking you through your phone. We're also answering your questions about mechanical keyboards, when to use apps instead of mobile sites, and building the ultimate Photoshop PC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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