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The Best Holiday Gifts and Deals, Facebook’s Fake Privacy Notice, and Noisy Neighbors Nov 29, 2012

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This week on the podcast we’re talking about the inevitable shopping season and how to get some great deals as well as plenty of free stuff. We’re also answering your questions about DSLR lenses, noisy neighbors, keeping your gadgets clean when you’re sick, and much more. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5963666 (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.

Spy Tricks, Better Printed Photos, and Contract-Free Smartphones Nov 15, 2012

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This week on the podcast we’re talking all about spying, lying, and boosting your powers of observation and deduction. We’re also answering your questions about the quirks of Windows 8 laptops, getting better photo prints, and buying your smartphone contract-free. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5960910 (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.

Tablets vs. Laptops, Frequent Smartphone Upgrades, and Cookware for Beginners Nov 08, 2012

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This week on the podcast we’re discussing whether or not a Windows Surface can replace your laptop, how to frequently upgrade your smartphone on the cheap, and the Twitter password leak. We’re also answering your questions about cookware for beginners, upgrading or clean installing Windows 8, and making smartphone alerts actually useful. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5958623 (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.

All About Windows 8, Google’s Nexus Line, and Surviving Hurricane Sandy Nov 01, 2012

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This week on the podcast we’re talking about our special relationship with Hurricane Sandy, everything you need to know about Windows 8, and Google’s latest crew of Nexus phones and tablets. We’re also answering your questions about shredding files on an SSD, judging app security, removing background noise from a video, and other great podcasts you can listen to. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://updates.lifehacker.com/post/34782089064 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (at least you can next week, once our data center is back online). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here Comes Windows 8, New Apple Hardware, and Super Home Theater PCs Oct 25, 2012

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This week on the podcast we’re talking about Windows 8, Apple’s new hardware, freedom of speech on the internet, and how to make a good impression at a new job. We’re also answering your questions about building a super home theater PC plus PVR combo, journaling in Dropbox, and printing from your Android tablet. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5954937 (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 Dark Side of Getting Things Done, Spliced Headphones, and Free Mobile Hotspots Oct 18, 2012

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It’s evil week on the podcast and we’re looking at the dark side of getting things done. We’ll help you become a productive dictator, get out-of-warranty repairs, free internet, and the best cheap pizza you can microwave. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5951115 (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.

Hack Your Brain for Motivation, Buy Two Computers to Save Money, and Poop Oct 11, 2012

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This week on the podcast we’re finding ways to keep you motivated, learning that buying two computers can be cheaper than one, and the least horrible ways to get poop and other disgusting crap off your body. Also, we’re answering your questions about archiving digital photos, accessing streaming media from remote countries, and more. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5950741 (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.

Overclocking Laptops, Handling Career Burnout, and the Cost of Charging a Smartphone Oct 04, 2012

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This week on the podcast we’re weighing the pros and cons of overclocking a laptop, helping a listener cope with career burnout, and recovering lost iTunes purchases. We’re also answering extra questions and offering up our favorite downloads and tips of the week. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5946982 (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.

Facebook’s Tracking You (Again), Apple’s Magical Maps, and the Best Set Top Boxes Sep 27, 2012

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This week on the podcast we’re talking about Facebook’s latest attempt to track everything you do (and what to do about it), coping with Apple’s new Maps app, and the best set top box for your needs. Also, we’re answering your questions about recovering stolen Android phones, taking iTunes with you on a thumb drive, and more. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5946982 (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.

Windows 8 Tablets, Free iPhones, and Downloading All the Things Sep 20, 2012

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This week we're talking about the many problems of iOS 6, the greatness of Windows 8 tablets, how you can download all the things, and much more. We're also answering your questions about formatting drives for a hackintosh, keeping desktop layouts in sync among several computers, and how to solve a Playstation Network identity crisis. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5944625 (after 5:00 PM PT) and past 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.

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