I’m New to Jailbreaking; Can You Help Me Wrap My Head Around Cydia?
I recently jailbroke my iPhone and now that it's done I'm very overwhelmed by Cydia. I've downloaded a couple apps, but I don't understand most of what I'm looking at. The descriptions and expl...
In Memoriam: Our Favorite Apps and Services That Have Gone Belly Up (and Their Replacements)
If the life of a power user teaches you anything, it's that some of the best apps and tools don't always stand the test of time. Let's pour one out for some of those dearly departed. More&n...
This Is the iPad Keyboard Case You Want
The Wirecutter's singular goal is to decide which gadgets to buy or not to buy. Today, it takes a hard look at iPad keyboard cases. More »
How to Make Your iPhone Read Your Mind
Forget Siri. Talking to your iPhone is cool, but you still have to tell it what to do. Wouldn't it be better if your phone could just read your mind? With a few tweaks, you can make a jailbroke...
The New Essential Apps April 2012
iPhones. iPads. Android. We've updated all of our essential apps lists to include a few forgotten favorites, some long awaited arrivals and, as always, even more amazing apps. Check them out! ...
When to Buy a Mac
As we've proven before, scoring deals on Apple's latest gadgets isn't as hard as it seems. Despite Apple's tight grip on prices, authorized resellers like Amazon, MacMall, and MacConnection fre...
Take It to the Cloud: Google Drive, Renting Adobe, and Living in Public
This week on the Lifehacker podcast we're comparing Google Drive to Dropbox, looking at the cost of renting Adobe software, and finding out what happens when you throw your privacy out the win...
Top 10 Clever Tricks Built Right Into Gmail
Gmail is amazing. It's chock full of more shortcuts, settings, and features than you could shake a stick at. Even if you consider yourself a Gmail ninja, though, there are quite a few tricks yo...
Verde for iPad Suggests Simple Changes You Can Make to Save Money and Energy
iOS: The warm weather is upon us in these parts, and that means higher energy bills as we struggle to keep our homes cool and comfortable. If you're looking for a way to save some money on you...
Some Terms May Not Apply: Learn to Skim a Terms of Service Contract, Pay Less for Apps, and Work Better with White Noise
This week on the Ask Lifehacker podcast, we're learning how music affects your ability to work, getting great deals on mobile apps, and protecting your passwords on public Wi-Fi networks. Als...
Your iPad: The Creative Tool You Never Knew You Needed
The iPad gets a bad rap as a device designed specifically for consumption. After all, its main purpose is to keep you connected to the world. Despite that, the iPad has risen up as a creativity...
