This week we upgraded our iPhones to iOS 5 a week early, learned more about a few tech concepts we'd always wondered about, escaped from wrist-binding zip ties, and more. Here's a look back.
How to Upgrade to the Latest iPhone for Free
Upgrading to the newest iPhone hardware each year means shelling out $200-$400 (or more if you're not eligible for upgrade pricing). If you want to upgrade but don't have the cash, here's how to sell your old iPhone to cover the cost of the new one and then some. More ?
Top 10 Tech Concepts You Always Wanted To Learn About (But Never Did)
We're busy people, and even the most savvy of us sometimes just don't have the time to learn about every odd and end in the tech world. Here are some of our favorite tech explainers on things you probably hear a lot about, but never really knew. More ?
Upgrade to iOS 5 Right Now
Even though iOS 5 won't be released officially until October 12th, you can install the final version right now even if you're not a developer. Thanks to some anonymous public postings of the software update files, you can update right now. More ?
An Incredibly Simple Way to Escape from Wrist-Binding Zip Ties
Hand cuffs are expensive, so zip ties are often used as a cheaper and fairly effective way of binding someone's wrists. If you find yourself bound by the annoying plastic, here's an easy way to break free. More ?
How to Use the Internet to Investigate Your Next Date, Coworker, or New Friend (Without Being Creepy)
You want to know a little more about an internet date or a potential new hire at work, but you don't want to necessarily need a comprehensive background check and definitely don't want to pay for one. More ?
A Simple Way to Restore Yourself to Freshness After You Vomit
Throwing up is kind of like pooping the wrong way, so it shouldn't be a surprise that it tastes kind of bad and that taste lingers much longer than you'd like. More ?
Five Best News Aggregators
There are plenty of apps and services that just let you add your favorite blogs and keep up with their feeds, but what about apps that help you discover new and interesting news, things you wouldn't have found on your own? More ?
What Exactly Is Deja Vu (and Should I Do Anything About It?)
Dear Lifehacker,
I've been experiencing d?ja vu more often lately-you know, that odd feeling where you can swear you've been somewhere before or had the same conversation with someone but really didn't. More ?
Learn a New Skill This Weekend
A weekend may not seem like a lot of time, but you might be surprised by what you can learn in just 48 hours. Here are a bunch of new skills you can pick up on the weekend, or at least master the basics. More ?
How to Plug In a USB Cable Correctly Every Time
Somehow, even if we think we know which direction that USB cable is supposed to plug in, you always second guess yourself when it doesn't go in the first time. More ?
Should I Use Premium Gas in My Car?
Dear Lifehacker,
My car recommends that I use premium gasoline, but I'm curious as to how much I'd actually benefit-I've heard some people say it doesn't actually matter. More ?
Give Your Desktop a Taste of the Fall Season with These Autumn Wallpapers
We're in the midst of Autumn, so why not let your computer experience some of the bright outdoor colors? Here are some great Fall wallpapers to keep your desktop in season. More ?
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