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Five Best VPN Tools [Hive Five]
VPN software gives you access to private networks as though you’re sitting at a local computer on that network, giving you access to shared folders and tons more handy stuff. Here’s a look at five of the most popular VPN tools.
Photo by Noah Sussman.
VPN software brings the security of a private network to an insecure [...]
Five Best VPN Tools [Hive Five]
VPN software gives you access to private networks as though you’re sitting at a local computer on that network, giving you access to shared folders and tons more handy stuff. Here’s a look at five of the most popular VPN tools.
Photo by Noah Sussman.
VPN software brings the security of a private network to an insecure [...]
How To: Run Windows in OS X, the Right Way [How To]
If you’re anxious about switching from a PC to a Mac, consider this: There are a multitude of ways you can virtualize Windows within OS X, and they all work uniquely well. Here’s how to choose the right one.
There are three major virtualization products for Mac, and at their core, they’re all quite similar. Each [...]
Top 10 Tips and Tools for Commuters [Lifehacker Top 10]
U.S. commuters spend an average of 50 minutes in their car each day, and that leaves a lot of room for improvement. Make the most of your commute with these 10 tips.
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10. Adjust Your Mirrors for Better Vision
Most people set up their car’s mirrors in a way that keeps the edge of their [...]
What’s the Best Way to (and Why Should I) Create a Home Inventory? [Ask Lifehacker]
Dear Lifehacker,
In light of all the natural disasters wreaking havoc across the globe, I’ve realized I should take a home inventory to document everything I own for insurance purposes. What’s the best way to do this?
Signed,
Happy Homeowner
Hi Happy,
You’re smart to want to document your possessions in case of burglary, damage, or fire. The short answer [...]
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