This week we got to the bottom of whether or not you really need to eject USB drives before removing them, went overseas on the cheap, anonymized our BitTorrent traffic, turned an old LCD into a polarized privacy monitor, and more. Here's a look back.
Hack an Old LCD Monitor into a Polarized Privacy Monitor
If you have an old LCD display you can remove the polarized and anti-glare films from the inside of the monitor's glass surface and reassemble it; this will make the screen look bright white to the naked eye. More ?
Do I Really Need to Eject USB Drives Before Removing Them?
Dear Lifehacker,Some of my computers (like my Mac) are always warning me about disconnecting flash drives without ejecting, while Windows doesn't seem to have a problem-in fact, my external USB drive doesn't even have an eject option. More ?
How I Pulled Off a 10-Day London Vacation for $700
Back in September, we published serial traveler Matthew Kepnes' ultimate travel hacking guide, sharing his best tips and advice on how to travel cheaply without sacrificing comfort. More ?
Carrier IQ: How the Widespread Rootkit Can Track Everything on Your Phone, and How to Remove It
Android developer Trevor Eckhart last week released information and started an uproar about a widespread rootkit, called Carrier IQ, that's capable of logging everything you do and comes preinstalled on a ton of smartphones-including various Androids, Nokia phones, and BlackBerrys. More ?
How to Completely Anonymize Your BitTorrent Traffic with BTGuard
If you're using BitTorrent without taking special measures to hide your activity, it's just a matter of time before your ISP throttles your connection, sends you an ominous letter, or worst case, your ISP gets a subpoena from a lawyer asking for your identity for a file-sharing law suit. More ?
Top 10 Things You Should Do With Your Newly-Bought Black Friday Gadgets
Chances are you got a lot of your holiday gifts during yesterday's Black Friday shenanigans, but if you got a toy or two for yourself, we've got tons of tricks for getting the most out of your new gear. More ?
Avoid These Phrases in Conversation at Work, Job Interviews, and Social Situations
It's all too easy to say the wrong thing; sometimes it's just a matter of how you phrase something that causes etiquette snafus. Real Simple has rounded up 18 common phrases you should avoid, and what to say instead. More ?
Use a Math Formula to Increase Your Edge in Negotiation
Negotiation skills are valuable in multiple situations, from haggling over the price of a car to trying to get a raise. Writer and investor James Altucher offers several lessons in how to negotiate, including one uncommon one: More ?
What Good Is Google+ If My Friends Don't Use It?
Dear Lifehacker,I think Google+ is pretty great, but the budding social network hasn't caught fire with most of my friends. So what can I get out of Google+ if it's not really my Total Facebook Replacement? More ?
Save Water by Converting Your Toilet to Dual Flush with This $20 Retrofit Kit
Last year we covered the basics behind converting your toilet to a dual flush but since then an easier and cheaper option has hit the market. Using the HydroRight Drop-In Dual Flush Converter ($18.80 at Amazon) you can convert just about any toilet to dual flush in about five minutes using no... More ?
Loading Times, Mac and Cheese, and iPhone Icons
Readers offer their best tips for making use of long loading times, reheating macaroni and cheese, and laying out your iOS home screen. More ?
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