Archive for May, 2009
The Wine Case Desk [Featured Workspace]
We’re big fans of recycling things into new and better things here at Lifehacker. Today’s featured workspace aptly turns a bunch of wine cases into a sturdy and storage-friendly desk.
Lifehacker reader Brian Nuckelt was sick of crappy particle board tests. He decided he could do much better for much less by building it himself. He [...]
TypingWeb Offers Free Typing Lessons [Keyboards]
Whether you’re an able but slow touch typist, or you never graduated beyond hunting and pecking, TypingWeb is a free and easy to use online typing tutor that will help you hone your keyboard chops.
There is no registration necessary, you can dive right in and try out the basic lessons. Registering for an account lets [...]
Create Seamless Textures in Photoshop [Photoshop Tip]
Why pay for a disc of pre-made textures or a pricey Photoshop plugin to get the texture you want? Grab a source image and follow this simple tutorial to make your own seamless texture.
Although the author of the tutorial flags it as a tutorial for Photoshop CS4, the tutorial will work in any version of [...]
Turn a Nike+ Sensor into a Keyless Car Entry System [DIY]
Pressing the button on your key fob to unlock your car is so last millennium. This nifty modification will have your car unlocking itself as you walk up to it.
The modification is built by chaining together several components, all of them relatively inexpensive. The iPod dongle and Nike+ shoe sensor are the great communicators in [...]
Use an AeroPress for Small Servings of Coffee [Stuff We Like]
When we last visited brewing the best possible coffee cheaply, many of you were amazed we didn’t mention the AeroPress. Check out this photographic guide to see what the fuss is about.
Lifehacker reader Richard wrote in to share a step by step AeroPress photo guide his friend had put together on Flickr. If you’re curious [...]
Five Best Netbooks [Hive Five]
If you’re thinking about picking up an ultra-portable laptop, this week’s Hive Five is a great spot to start your comparison shopping. These are the netbooks are those most loved by Lifehacker readers. Photo by nDevilTV.
Earlier this week we asked you to share your favorite netbook with us. We’ve tallied the votes and we’re back [...]
Build a $14 Video Camera Stabilizer [DIY]
Professional video stabilizers are prohibitively expensive. You won’t get $10,000 worth of stabilization out of a $14 DIY model, but you will get radically smoother video for a tiny fraction of the price.
How does the DIY model provide smooth video? Instead of the complex arrangement of balancing mechanisms, resistance bands, and springs, the DIY stabilizer [...]
TweetStyle.com - Customize Your Own Twitter Background
What it doesThere are many Twister applications on the internet and this has been already said a million times. You already know that no matter what you want to do on Twitter, there is certainly a big chance to find an application (or more than just one) related to it.
This solution was created by Sarah [...]
RayLit.com - Entertaining And Learning For Kids
What it doesEntertaining kids is an art and a science. You already know that kids of different ages and backgrounds have different needs in order to be well entertained. This solution aims to be an effective resource of information for you to find an online service that was created to educate and entertain kids in [...]
DailyBurn.com - Diet And Fitness Tracking Site
In their own words“DailyBurn is the fastest-growing diet and fitness tracking site on the web.â€Why it might be a killerIt will be useful for many people that want to be in shape and remain healthyWhat it doesIn case you want to be in shape, receiving advice from some of the most popular health resources on [...]
