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“Lilyhammer” Premieres Today

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:29:58 +0000

Hello. Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer for Netflix here.Do you love the indulgence of watching episode after episode of your favorite shows on Netflix?Have you ever wished you could do the same with new shows when they premiere on TV?Well, starting today, you can enjoy as many episodes as you please of the brand new [...] No related posts.

How to Get Better Battery Life and Performance on Your Android Phone with a New Kernel

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:36:26 +0000

From Lifehacker: You may have heard about how flashing a new ROM can improve your Android experience, but flashing a new kernel is one of the best ways to improve your phone’s performance, battery life, and even add some saucy new features. Whether you know anything about either, here’s what you need to know to [...] Possibly Related posts:

iOS 5.0.1 Is Here To Fix Your Battery Issues

How to Get 4.5 GB of Dropbox Storage for Free

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:50:26 +0000

From Gizmodo: The more Dropbox storage space you have, the happier your computer will be. It’s true! And the more free Dropbox storage space you get, the happier your wallet will be. And right now, you can get 4.5 GB of Dropbox space FOR FREE. Win freaking win. Here’s how. Dropbox is running a beta [...] Possibly Related posts:

Updates to Google Docs app for Android: Offline access and improved tablet experience – Official Google Mobile Blog

admin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:33:56 +0000

There may be times when you don’t have an Internet connection on your Android device, but you still want access to a file you’ve saved in Google Docs. Now you can select any file in Google Docs to make it available offline. So regardless of whether you’re connected to the internet, you’re always connected to [...] Possibly Related posts:

Clean Stove Burners and Grates Effortlessly with Ammonia

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:04:47 +0000

From Lifehacker: Those greasy, food-splattered stove burners are gruesome and a real chore to try to scrub clean. With an overnight soak of cheap ammonia, however, that thick coating of crud comes off like nothing, writes Vivienne at the V Spot blog. The instructions are clear and simple: Take about 1/4 cup of ammonia and [...] No related posts.

Straight dope on Canada’s new copyright law, ACTA, and SOPA – Boing Boing

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:03:27 +0000

From BoingBoing: Michael Geist sez, “In recent days there has been massive new interest in Canadian copyright reform as thousands of people write to their MPs to express concern about the prospect of adding SOPA-style rules to Bill C-11. The interest has resulted in some confusion – some claiming that the Canadian bill will be [...] Possibly Related posts:

Site-blocking law dubbed ‘Ireland’s Sopa’ to pass without parliamentary vote (Wired UK)

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:07:24 +0000

From Wired: Ireland is soon to have a law similar to Sopa passed that would give music and movie companies the power to force Irish ISPs to block access to sites suspected of having copyright infringing material on them. Irish citizens won’t have a chance to lobby their democratic representatives because there won’t be a vote on [...] Possibly Related posts:

Regrow Scallions in a Cup of Water

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:09:09 +0000

From Lifehacker: If you like to cook with scallions (aka green onions or green shallots) did you know you can keep the white root ends from purchased scallions in a glass of water and they will regrow almost indefinitely? Household weblog Homemade Serenity shares how scallion ends can regrow in in a glass of water. Just put [...] No related posts.

Season Cast Iron Cookware with Flax Seed Oil for a Long-Lasting, Gorgeous Coat

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:53:59 +0000

From Lifehacker: We’ve discussed how to season cast-iron cookware before, but for those folks really serious about maintaining their cookware, or who have money to spend on them, more than a few people suggest using flax seed oil to get the ultimate in non-stick, rust-protective seasoning and gorgeous shine. The trouble with flax seed oil is [...] Possibly Related posts:

How to Keep and Reheat Your Leftovers for Long-lasting Tasty Meals

Redsn0w Update Fixes iBooks Crashes on Jailbroken Devices

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:45:26 +0000

From Lifehacker: iOS: (Jailbroken) If you have a jailbroken iOS device, you might have noticed that iBooks either crashes when you try to launch it or struggles to properly display books you purchased from Apple. A new version of the jailbreak tool Redsn0w solves the problem. In order to get iBooks working properly, you have [...] Possibly Related posts: