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Tweetbot Updates with a New UI for the iPhone and a New iPad Version [Video]

1 hour 7 min ago
iOS: Tweetbot, our pick for the best Twitter client for the iPhone just rolled out a new update that adds in-line image viewing, single-tap-to-launch links, an overhauled UI, and easy access to people who have retweeted you. Tweetbot has also finally landed on the iPad, with an interface that makes use of the tablet's larger display, multiple-account support, push notifications, and support for third party apps like Instagram, Readability, and Instapaper. More »


From the Tips Box: Chrome History, Amazon Prime on iOS, and Chrome to Phone [From The Tips Box]

Wed, 2012-02-08 20:00
Readers offer their best tips for sifting through your Chrome history, watching Amazon videos on iOS devices, and sharing desktop links with Chrome for Android. More »


Microsoft OneNote Comes to Android, Syncs with Microsoft SkyDrive [Onenote]

Wed, 2012-02-08 19:30
Android: Microsoft's popular note taking and organization app, OneNote, is now available on Android, so you can have your notes with you wherever you go. More »


Remains of the Day: Windows 8 Consumer Preview Launches Feb. 29th [For What It's Worth]

Wed, 2012-02-08 19:00
Windows 8 Consumer Preview is coming, Chrome for Android won't be getting Flash, and the iPhone 3GS may be nearing the end of its run. More »


How to Set Up Windows 7 Homegroups for Seamless, Instant Sharing Between PCs In Your Home [Emailable Tech Support]

Wed, 2012-02-08 18:30
You may have heard of Windows 7's Homegroup feature before, but never really understood what it did. It's actually the simplest way to share files between two Windows machines, and it takes seconds to set up. If you have more than one computer in your home (or a friend who comes over and likes to borrow your music), here's how to set it up. More »


Amazon Prime Expands Its Video Streaming Library, Adds 2,000 More Titles [In Brief]

Wed, 2012-02-08 18:00
We've always been fans of Amazon Prime, even though its new streaming service didn't have the most expansive selection. Today, they added a bunch of new TV shows to their library, from channels like Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, and VH1, which brings their total number of shows up more than 15,000 (not including the 100,000 other titles you can rent or buy separately). That still isn't quite as big as a Netflix subscription offers, but coupled with free two-day shipping on things in the Amazon store, Prime is starting to look quite a bit more tempting. Hit the link to read more, and if you use Amazon Prime to stream video, let us know how it stacks up in the comments. [Amazon] More »


Daily App Deals: Get ProCamera for iOS for Only 99¢ in Today's App Deals [Deals]

Wed, 2012-02-08 17:30
The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. More »


Daily App Deals: Get ProCamera for iOS for Only 99¢ in Today's App Deals [Deals]

Wed, 2012-02-08 17:30
The Daily App Deals post is a round-up of the best app discounts of the day, as well as some notable mentions for ones that are on sale. More »


Pro Tips for Regular People: Five Photography Tricks Anyone Who Owns a Camera Should Know [Video]

Wed, 2012-02-08 17:00
A camera is only as capable as the person using it, but snapping some awesome images doesn't require years of training. Here are five photography pro tips that everybody ought to know. More »


Pro Tips for Regular People: Five Photography Tricks Anyone Who Owns a Camera Should Know [Video]

Wed, 2012-02-08 17:00
A camera is only as capable as the person using it, but snapping some awesome images doesn't require years of training. Here are five photography pro tips that everybody ought to know. More »


Challenge: Where Can I Find That Tool? [Search Research]

Wed, 2012-02-08 16:30
Googler Daniel Russell knows how to find the answers to questions you can't get to with a simple Google query. In his weekly Search Research column, Russell issues a search challenge, then follows up later in the week with his solution—using whatever search technology and methodology fits the bill. This week's challenge: Where can I find that tool? More »


Turn a Magazine Holder into a Corner Shelf [Ikea Hacks]

Wed, 2012-02-08 16:00
A simple change in perspective turns a magazine holder into a useful and decorative catch-all shelf for your keys, change, gadgets, receipts, and whatever else you like. More »


Turn a Magazine Holder into a Corner Shelf [Ikea Hacks]

Wed, 2012-02-08 16:00
A simple change in perspective turns a magazine holder into a useful and decorative catch-all shelf for your keys, change, gadgets, receipts, and whatever else you like. More »


Set Gmail as Your Browser's Default Email Client with a Simple Hack [Gmail]

Wed, 2012-02-08 16:00
Sick of mailto: links in your browser opening Outlook or Mail.app whenever you click them? You can tackle this problem with extensions or through other means, but Googler and HTML5 guru Paul Irish offers a simple, no-add-ons-required approach. Here's how it works: More »


Make Your Own Screen Protector Quickly and Cheaply with Adhesive Vinyl and an Xacto Knife [Video]

Wed, 2012-02-08 15:30
We've previously mentioned that you can make your own screen protector on the cheap with adhesive vinyl. Although it's a simple process to understand in theory, it helps to actually see it in practice. This video from Household Hacker demonstrates how to make a vinyl screen protector and apply it to your device in just a few minutes. More »


How I Improved My Life with a PS3 Controller [Video]

Wed, 2012-02-08 15:00
Picture this: After hours of web browsing, your body is contorted in various unnatural positions over time. Your legs up on the table, or you're lying on the bed sideways with the laptop rotated sideways as well. Does that sound familiar? More »


Ask and Answer Questions About Celebrating Valentine's Day [Help Yourself]

Wed, 2012-02-08 14:30
Every day we're on the lookout for ways to make your work easier and your life better, but Lifehacker readers are smart, insightful folks with all kinds of expertise to share, and we want to give everyone regular access to that exceptional hive mind. Help Yourself is a daily thread where readers can ask and answer questions about tech, productivity, life hacks, and whatever else you need help with. More »


Take Your Desktop Around the World with These Wallpapers [Wallpaper Wednesday]

Wed, 2012-02-08 14:00
The view from your computer may not be ideal, but even if you can't see the world in reality you can easily shift your desktop to another part of the world with a great image. Here are our favorite worldwide wallpapers. We've got a lot this week! More »


The Best Virtual Assistant for iPhone [Iphone App Directory]

Wed, 2012-02-08 13:30
It's hard to argue that there's a better virtual assistant for the iPhone when you've got Siri, because Apple can create app that is completely integrated with iOS. That said, if you don't have Siri there are plenty of great options that may even be better some day. Here's a look at why Siri's great but plenty of other excellent alternatives as well. More »


Chrome Updates for Faster Browsing and Increased Security [Google Chrome]

Wed, 2012-02-08 13:25
Google is releasing a major update to Chrome today that will make browsing the web seem faster and also add security protections. More »