Each week, Jordan Calhoun and Meghan Walbert of Lifehacker brings in all-star guests to tackle the stuff that matters—like how to be happy, how to buy a TV, how to be less bad with money and how to tell if you’re dating a psychopath. Look, you're doing great, but quite frankly we think you can be a little better. All your friends do too. It's time for The Upgrade.
This week on the podcast we're talking about AT&T's crappy new smartphone upgrade plans, the awesome secret stuff you can get on Monoprice, and how to survive an Airbnb disaster. We're also answering your questions about Mac Wi-Fi issues, MP3 tagging, and transforming go bags. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the biggest changes to Google Maps for Android, T-Mobile's crazy new Jump plan, and how to make the best of the Steam Summer Sale. We’re also answering your questions about securing your computer with a flash drive, reading PDFs on the iPad, and organizing your giant mess of bookmarks. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at lifehacker.com/748514951 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy P...
This week on the podcast we’re talking about all the new stuff in Windows 8.1, the imminent death of Google Reader, and gaming consoles from the past and future. We’re also answer your questions about home servers, wirelessly mirroring your computer screen, and syncing your music with Android. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/603120040 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
This week on the podcast we're debunking productivity myths, checking out smart watches, and migrating Google Reader to Feedly. We're also answering your questions about the future of Wi-Fi (802.11ac), getting your parents off of AOL, and using a TV as a computer monitor. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/523344036 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...
This week on the podcast we're talking about all of Apple's big announcements, the unseen beauty of voice commands, and government spies. We're also answering your questions about downgrading an iPhone, calling a coworker out on his or her BS, and common MacBook Wi-Fi issues. It's a long one, so either you're welcome or sorry! You'll find the show notes at http://lifehacker.com/513258559 at 5:00 PM PT and the show notes for all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow See Privacy Policy at http...
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the noisy glory of mechanical keyboards, detecting a bad boss before you take a job, and saving the most money when building a computer. We’re also answering your questions about mobile app security, Android launchers, and building your own NAS. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/511758632 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...
This week on the podcast we're talking about the return of the start button in Windows 8.1, healthy habits you should follow, and how to create an awesome do-anything home server with FreeNAS 8. We're also answering quite a few of your questions about difficult job situations. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/your-horrible-jobs-healthy-habits-and-windows-8-1-510560044 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See...
This week on the podcast we're talking about Google, Google, and more Google. Also, your questions about keeping to a budget, cold-emailing your dream job's company, and freeing up space on your iPhone. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on the show were discussing the death of Adobe Creative Suite, building a Raspberry Pi retro game console, and how you’re embarrassing yourself online. We’re also answering your questions about repurposing old Mac computers, the advantages of Dashlane over Lastpass, and how to beat the heat this summer. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/499076454 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Poli...
This week on the podcast we’re talking about costly plane tickets, the science behind cold beer, and the best computer builds for your budget. We’re also answering your questions about prepaid cellular providers, working from home, and external drives for backing up your laptop. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/487459494 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
This week on the podcast we're experimenting with Google Chrome, finding the best internet service providers, and making your own battery-powered travel charger. We're also answering your questions about filtering out annoying Facebook posts, legally storing movies on your hard drive, and more. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/481319161 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19...
This week on the podcast we're talking about CISPA returning to the House of Representatives, Clever uses for reverse image search, and building your first home theater. We're also answering questions about building computers, automating downloads, and the new Gmail compose window. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at lifehacker.com/5993684 (after 5:00 PM PT on Thursday) and all episodes at lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...
This week on the podcast we're talking with Trevor O'Brien, product manager at YouTube, to answer your burning YouTube-related questions and learn some search secrets. We're also discussing Google's tools to help your plan your digital afterlife, blocking porn on your Android, and the difference between all those different ethernet cables. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5994398 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (a...
This week on the podcast we're talking about the cooking mistakes everybody makes, creating your own private cloud syncing service, and which Linux distro is better for beginners. We're also answering questions about reusing old file cabinets, keeping your unlimited data after Verizon takes it away, and syncing music to a flash drive for your car. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at lifehacker.com/5993684 (after 5:00 PM PT on Thursday) and all episodes at lifehacker.com/thes...
This week on the podcast we're just answering questions about everything from spying employers to Dropbox duplicates to many things you wish you could ask your landlord. We covered a ton of different topics this week, so come check it all out! Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5991839 (after 5:00 PM PT on Thursday) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the crazy things you do in your sleep, how to pack an insanely efficient travel bag, and the jankiest lifehacks that actually work. We’re also answering your questions about old Android batteries, OS X’s built-in handwriting recognition, and Google’s new note taking and universal capture service. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5991735 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (...
This week on the podcast Whitson discovers he was using Evernote wrong, Thorin realizes he stopped pirating media by accident, and Dachis learns fancy toothpaste is a waste of money. Also, we discuss alternatives to the moribund Google Reader and, as always, answer your questions. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5990598 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...
This week on the show we're getting to a backlog of all your questions, from jailbreak hacks to transcribing meetings to weird eBay auctions. We covered a ton this week, so come check it all out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on the podcast we’re talking about Facebook annoyances, tracking stolen gadgets, and how much water you actually need. We’re also answering your questions about streaming from XBMC over the web, sharing music with your significant other, and how the six-strike law can impact you. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5987657 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...
This week on the podcast we’re talking about getting to inbox zero in one hour flat, the advice you need for your first job, and tweaking your gaming rig’s settings for optimal performance. We’re also answering your questions about how much RAM a Macbook can handle, how to travel internationally without incurring huge data roaming charges, and whether or not Chromebooks are worthwhile. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5985992 (after 5:00 PM PT) and a...
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the return of CISPA, re-installing Windows 8, and working an on-call job without losing your mind. We’re also answering your questions about why we give Google so much information, how to use unlimited data effectively, and syncing your files over your local network without the aid of a cloud storage service. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5983721 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker....
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the pains and pleasures of jailbreaking your iPhone and how to record and watch live TV through XBMC. We’re also answering your questions about finding cross-platform software alternatives, the best phone for a little old lady. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5982515 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...
This week on the podcast we’re talking about future-proofing your job, automatic extreme couponing, and rooting your Android. We’re also answering your questions about the purpose of 4G cellular data, building or buying a new computer, and recording phone calls. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5980572 (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...
This week on the podcast we’re talking about everything you can do with a raspberry pi, what documents you need to shred, and whether or not an online bank is worth the hassle. We’re also answering your questions about getting a job you actually like, the legality of DVD ripping, and making your iPhone more power-efficient. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5978779 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Pri...
This week on the podcast we’re discussing Facebook’s new graph search, how to survive natural disasters, and how to microwave food without ruining it. We’re also answering your questions about using multiple calendars, learning guitar online, and much more. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5976745 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). Also, you can watch the recorded live (unedited) broadcast here: http://www...
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the best times to buy anything in 2013, negotiating when you’re a nervous mess, and Craigslist’s new maps view. We’re also answering your questions about going paperless for tax season, managing a shared budget on Android and iOS devices, and literally foiling RFID thieves. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5974754 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy P...
This week on the podcast we’re talking a look back at 2012, learning about sleeping well instead of just sleeping more, and finding out if cheap furniture is really worth your money. We’re also answering your questions about buying cheap smartphones, sticking to your New Year’s resolutions, and whether or not anyone still syncs. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5972933 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). Se...
This week we a had a special live show. Despite some technical difficulties, we answered as many questions you posted as we could over the course of an hour. The minimal show notes are available at http://lifehacker.com/5969601 right now. You can also watch the video recording of the podcast if you want from that page, too! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this week's podcast we're having a discussion with Derek Bambauer, associate professor of law at Arizona State University. We'll be discussing the war between content providers and content pirates in light of the recent closure of Usenet's two primary indexers. Remember, December is the month of special episodes! This week we've got our Usenet special report, but next week we're having a live show on Google Hangouts. We'll post the recording like any regular episode when all is said and done,...
This week on the podcast we’re talking about common productivity myths, how well gadgets survive under extreme temperatures in a car, and how to pitch an idea effectively. We’re also answering your questions about getting out of awkward conversations, how to use GitHub, the apps we couldn’t live without, and more. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at LINK (after 1:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...
