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by Melanie Pinola

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Melanie Pinola is a freelance writer covering all things tech-related. A former IT admin and occasional web developer, she is also a Lifehacker editor, PCWorld contributor, and the Guide to Mobile Office Tech at About.com.

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Get Siri to give you directions from Google Maps with this key phrase

Posted Dec 21, 2012 - 03:57 pm

Because relying on Apple Maps' directions are less than reliable
How to Bring Back Hibernation in Windows 8

Posted Apr 18, 2013 - 03:53 pm

Microsoft left out Hibernate from the power options, but you can add it back
How to make sure important emails never get sent to spam

Posted Dec 10, 2012 - 05:18 pm

While the spam filters for Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and other email providers are pretty good, sometimes they make mistakes and are a little overzealous in flagging emails as spam. Here's how to make sure the emails you do want to see don't land in your spam folder.
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How to turn iBooks into audiobooks

Posted Mar 22, 2013 - 12:25 pm

Hands-free reading built into the iPhone and iPad
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- audiobooks, ebooks
It's Change Your Password Day. How hackable are you?

Posted May 07, 2013 - 03:46 pm

90% of passwords are vulnerable to hacking, according to risk-management firm Deloitte. Is yours one of them?
Java exploits threaten billions of Macs and PCs. Here's how to protect against them.

Posted Oct 24, 2012 - 03:01 pm

Java software is used for many online games, chat programs, financial apps, and more. The platform, however, has come under great scrutiny lately after several security issues have been found--and continue to be found.
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Learn all the Gmail shortcuts in one handy infographic

Posted Nov 12, 2012 - 01:09 pm

Google has baked into Gmail several keyboard shortcuts to help you ditch the mouse and keep your fingers on the keyboard (one of the best ways to save time and boost your productivity).
Learn how to navigate Windows 8 and use touch and gestures (Care of MSDN)

Posted Nov 02, 2012 - 02:07 pm

If you want to use Windows 8, you'll need to learn new ways to get around, at least in the new tablet-optimized/touch-friendly interface. Hidden behind some new interactions (for touch, keyboard, and mouse) are all the controls you need to really use Windows 8 efficiently.
Learn just about anything online with this collection of free learning resources

Posted Jan 16, 2013 - 05:58 pm

No excuses!
Learn something new on the go with the free Khan Academy iOS apps

Posted Nov 27, 2012 - 04:00 am

Khan Academy is a fantastic resource for learning, with videos on a wide range of topics, including match, science, finance, and the humanities. A mobile app for the iPhone and iPod touch as well as the iPad can keep you learning on the go.
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