09/07/2010 Firefox 4 Beta 5 Now Available with Default Hardware Acceleration, Menu Redesign [Updates] Windows/Mac/Linux: Firefox 4 Beta 5 is out tonight, and it firms up a few things that have been slowly taking shape in previous betas of the browser. Most significantly, it enables by default the (Windows-only) hardware acceleration that had been available through a deep settings switch previously. New to the build, however, are a robust audio API (demonstrated at YouTube), a return to two-column menus, this time with multiple shades, and a new feature, HTTP Strict Transport Security, that allows sites to demand a browser make a secure and encrypted HTTPS connection. Grab the just-out beta and tell us what you think in the comments. [The Mozilla Blog via CNET] More » more info

09/07/2010 What's the Best Way to Sync Extensions Across Computers in Firefox? [Ask Lifehacker] Dear Lifehacker, I'm a die-hard Firefox users, but now that Chrome's stable release features extension syncing, I'm really frustrated with my reliable little 'fox. What options do I have if I want to sync my extensions but prefer to stick with Firefox? More » more info

09/07/2010 Remains of the Day: iOS 4.1 Update Coming Tomorrow [For What Its Worth] Google TV is set to arrive in Autumn, Mint showcases average spending in local spots, and Apple's releasing the iOS 4.1 update tomorrow. More » more info

09/07/2010 $75,000 Is the "Perfect Salary for Happiness" [Money] According to a study focusing on 450,000 Americans and how they evaluate their happiness, a salary of $75,000 a year is the magic number after which people's day-to-day happiness no longer improves. More » more info

09/07/2010 Best Mobile To-Do List Manager: Remember the Milk [Hive Five Followup] Last week we asked you to share your favorite mobile to-do list manager, then we rounded up the five most popular contenders for a vote. Now we're back to highlight your favorite to-do list manager. More » more info

09/07/2010 BugMeNot Lite Now Provides Anonymous Login Credentials in Chrome [Downloads] If you don't want to bother signing up for a site to gain access, there's not need to visit anonymous login sites. BugMeNot Lite takes care of that for you, providing multiple credentials with just a click. More » more info

09/07/2010 ShutterCal Is a Photo Sharing Site for Calendar-Based Photo Projects [Photography] Whether you're just trying to shoot one share-worthy photo a day or aiming to document Central Park with 365 days of unique photos, ShutterCal is a photo sharing site focused exclusively on calendar-oriented projects. More » more info

09/07/2010 How to Make Windows Choose Between Wired and Wi-Fi Networks [Windows] Do you ever plug in your wired network card while your Wi-Fi connection is still enabled? Here's how to see which network interface has priority, and how to change it if you want. More » more info

09/07/2010 How to Block Abusive or Unfriendly Email [How To] This week a person very close to me started receiving abusive emails from a family member. This friend asked me if there was a way to block email from that particular user without changing email addresses completely. More » more info

09/07/2010 Messy to Managed: A Small Workspace Makeover [Featured Workspace] If small workspaces lack for anything, it's the wiggle room to be a little messy. Today's featured workspace highlights the transformation of a small workspace from a cluttered mess to an organized place to get stuff done. More » more info

09/07/2010 How to Make an Inexpensive Wi-Fi Radio With an Asus Router and USB Sound Card [DIY] Want a Wi-Fi radio that can play just about any audio source and you can control from your smartphone? Video blogger Tinkernut details how to make one. More » more info

09/07/2010 How Does Gmail's Priority Inbox Work for You? [Reader Poll] Google announced their new Priority Inbox feature last week, and ever since we've been eagerly testing how good Google is at knowing what emails are important to us—and we're wondering how it's doing for you, too. More » more info

09/07/2010 ClipUpload Makes File Uploading as Easy as Copy and Paste [Downloads] Windows: ClipUpload is about as easy as copy and click, letting you copy a file to the clipboard and clicking its icon in the task bar to upload it. More » more info

09/07/2010 Gadget and Gear Deals of the Day [Dealhacker] Don't worry if you missed out on some Labor Day Weekend sales; deals still abound, and we're here to share deep discounts on computers, peripherals, and entertainment gear. More » more info

09/07/2010 Google Voice Delivers Missed Calls to Your Inbox [Notifications] Google Voice now has the option to deliver missed calls to your Gmail inbox or you Google Voice inbox. To enable missed call notifications for either, go to your Google Voice Calls settings and find the Missed Calls section. You may not want to clutter up your email inbox with yet another notification, but if Gmail's the hub of your communication center, it might be a checkbox you want to tick. [Official Google Voice Blog] More » more info

09/07/2010 How to Update Your Insecure Passwords and Make Them Easy to Use [Security] You know how important strong passwords are, but you've got a huge backlog of passwords—some you can't remember, others you've been using for years. Here's how to securely update, create, and manage your passwords on any computer. More » more info

09/07/2010 Automate Repetitive, Tedious Tasks with a Custom AutoHotkey Script [Autohotkey] Batch file renamers, photo organizers, and other automation tools have saved people countless hours. Despite the all the tasks that are automated you still run into terribly tedious ones that aren't. Create custom AutoHotkey scripts to breeze through tedious tasks. More » more info

09/07/2010 Mute Your Mac from an iOS Device [Mac OS X Tip] Your Mac or MacBook's in the next room, and the speakers are still up. You know this because its dings and squawks wake you up. You can silence your Mac from any iOS device in one click with this setup. More » more info

09/07/2010 Zoomy Automatically Enlarges Web Pages to Fit Your Screen [Downloads] Chrome: Zoomy is a small Chrome extension that automatically enlarges websites to fill the available screen space. Whether you're trying to read small text more comfortably or you're tired of the massive page gutters on your widescreen monitor, Zoomy can help. More » more info

09/07/2010 Nike+ Now Available with GPS Tracking (and Without the Shoe Chip Requirement) [Downloads] iOS only: Nike+, the popular run tracking system that utilizes an iPhone/iPod touch and a sensor chip placed in your shoe, has released a new version that doesn't require a single-use chip, and also provides GPS mapping for social exercise management. More » more info

09/07/2010 GroupMe Creates Easy to Manage Group Text Messaging [Text Messaging] If you're looking for a way to easily communicate in a group using text messages, especially a group where not everyone has the latest and greatest smartphone, GroupMe offers simple communication via group text messages. More » more info

09/07/2010 Change Up Your Study Spaces for Better Recall [Mind Hacks] It seems like age-old advice to find a quiet, clean space and stick with it to do real studying. But cognitive scientists are finding that varying your environment while trying to learn helps you retain knowledge. More » more info

09/07/2010 Get an Early Gmail Update on Your Android Phone [Updates] Google's updating its Gmail app for Android, adding a floating header/reply bar for usability and some real overall speed improvements. An unofficial beta of that better version is in the wild, and phones running Froyo (2.2) can try it out. More » more info

09/07/2010 Mozilla Collections Updates with Easier Add-On Organizing and Sharing [Firefox Extensions] Mozilla's updated their Collections tool for sharing and packaging add-ons, making it easier to add an extension to your Collection from the main Add-ons site, offering more detailed permissions for sharing your Collections, and a simple "Favorite" system for creating instant collections. More » more info

09/07/2010 Access Gmail's Priority Inbox on Your Mobile Device [Gmail] Want access to Gmail's fancy new Priority Inbox sorting on your portable browser? You can view the messages you've trained Gmail to consider Priority through a simple email search bookmarked for later. More » more info

09/06/2010 How to Set Up Plex on Your iOS Device [Downloads] Mac OS X and iOS: The lastest update of media center app Plex brings support for iOS devices. Here's how to get Plex going on your HTPC and your mobile. More » more info

09/06/2010 Docs.com Creates a Resume and Analysis of Your Friends from Your Facebook Account [Microsoft] Link up Docs.com with your Facebook account and you can create a resume based on your profile and graphs from statistics about the friends you keep. More » more info

09/06/2010 Three Steps to Happiness [Mindhacks] Self-titled designtrepreneur Joe Gebbia has a pretty simple process for finding happiness in three steps. More » more info

09/06/2010 Audio Monitor Simplifies Monitoring an Audio Input Source on Your Mac [Downloads] Mac OS X: If you're in need of a simple way to monitor audio inputs on your Mac, Apple's Developer Tools includes Audio Monitor to handle that specific task. More » more info

09/06/2010 How to Change a Specific Color in a Photo [Image Manipulation] We've talked a lot about getting great color our of your photos, but if you don't like the color you have you're not necessarily stuck with it. Here are two ways to change the color of anything in your photo. More » more info

09/06/2010 Trapster Is a Free Mobile App to Help You Avoid Speed Traps [Downloads] We've taken a look at how trapster.com can help you avoid speed traps, but now you can locate speed traps in real time while you're on the go. More » more info

09/06/2010 How to Start a Fire, Using Nothing But IKEA Home Furnishings [Fire] Imagine, if you will, a situation occurring where you're hiking in Sweden, and have forgotten the necessary tools to start a fire. Suddenly an IKEA looms overhead, and while they don't sell matches or lighters, an idea comes to you... More » more info

09/06/2010 Cyberduck FTP Updates with Google Storage Support and More, Announces Windows Version [Updates] Mac OS X (and soon, Windows): Cyberduck adds support for Amazon S3 file versioning, Google Storage, and Access Control List (ACL) editing for both. Also announced is an upcoming version of the popular FTP application for Windows. More » more info

09/06/2010 Starting From Scratch: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reinstalling Your OS [Optimization] If your computer's running slowly and you've tried everything else, it might be time for a fresh install of your operating system. Here are some tips, tricks, and best practices to get through the process quickly and easily. More » more info

09/06/2010 Live Up Your Extra Day Off with These DIY Projects [DIY] Got some spare time on your extra day off? Why not put it to good use in your kitchen, backyard, or entertainment center? Here's a few great projects you can pull off in your spare time today. More » more info

09/06/2010 Enjoy Your Labor Day; We're Back Tomorrow [Announcements] Lifehacker's staff is taking it a bit easier today, as it's Labor Day observance in the U.S. There will still be some posts going up, including a wealth of DIY projects for your extra day off, but we're spacing things out and moving a bit slower. We'll be back on the blog game tomorrow. Happy Labor Day, folks! More » more info

09/05/2010 Computing in the Kitchen: A Mac with a View [Featured Workspace] Not everyone has the space available for a dedicated home office. Today's featured workspace is tucked in a kitchen, but don't let that fool you. It's streamlined, neat, and sporting a great view. More » more info

09/05/2010 Console to USB Adapters Connect Gamepads to Your PC, Save You Money [Stuff We Like] PC peripheral manufacturers like Logitech have been making gamepads for years now, but you can save a lot of money by just buying a cheap USB adapter for your old PlayStation or Xbox controllers. More » more info

09/05/2010 Ask The Commenters Roundup [Hive Mind] Where's the best place to put an internal WiFi antenna for the best reception? What can I do if I have a crappy cell/data signal in my house? How can I get rid of old desktops? I need to get a checking account in my college town. What should I look for in a bank? What are everyone's best hangover cures? What are some good cardiovascular exercises besides running? More » more info

09/05/2010 EVGA Precision Overclocks Your NVIDIA Graphics Card with Little Effort [Downloads] Windows only: If you're looking for a way to eke a bit more performance out of your video card, free app Precision from manufacturer EVGA will help you easily overclock your NVIDIA card—even if it isn't made by EVGA. More » more info