Todoist Unveils Location-Based Reminders for iPhone and Android

iOS/Android: Todoist, one ofour favorite to-do list apps, took the wraps off of location-based reminders today. Now you could create to-dos that trigger reminders when you enter or leave a specific area. Remembering to call when you arrive or pick up milk when you pass the store has never been easier. Then, when you pick up your phone, you’ll get your reminders right there. To be fair, Premium comes with other features too, which you might seeon their pricing page here....

July 2, 2014 · 1 min · 88 words · William Fitzgerald

Twitter Archiver Saves Tweets by Keyword or Hashtag in Google Drive

Digital Inspiration has made a neat Google Sheets app that imports tweets with a particular search term or hashtag. The tweets are fetched and updated automatically, for free. You will need to make a copy of theTwitter Archiversheet in your Google Drive to start. Agree to the rules and click “Create your Twitter system.” go for the API Keys tab and make a note of the Twitter Consumer Key and Secret....

July 2, 2014 · 1 min · 127 words · Brianna Mann

Use Google Image Search to Match Unmatchable Clothing

He explains in detail the video above, but the idea is pretty simple. Just grab that pair of red pants or that purple shirt and punch in it into Google image search. Style Life Hack Every Man Should Know| I Am Alpha M

July 2, 2014 · 1 min · 43 words · Tiffany Lewis

Your Quarterly Jailbreak Roundup, July 2014

With therecent release of the jailbreak for iOS 7.1.2, jailbreaking is back in the forefront. The last few months have yielded some great apps, here are some of our favorites. It’s simple, but works really well and makes it easy to customize iOS to your liking. All in all it makes waking up a bit more pleasant. It doesn’t really make your phone anymore secure, but it’s fun to use....

July 2, 2014 · 1 min · 74 words · Brian Buchanan

"Presence Is a Far More Intricate and Rewarding Art Than Productivity"

(I thought this quote fitting, considering the discussion we’re having onLifehacker’s mission statement.)

July 1, 2014 · 1 min · 13 words · Vincent Johnson

Ask for Business Cards from Shops to Write Reference Notes

Everyone should have a filing system, even if it’sjust a boxyou throw stuff into. Keep the business card in your Health file in your filing cabinet. You will always be able to request the necessary information if another doctor asks for it. it’s possible for you to do the same with other businesses and service providers, as well. Small tips to save time and effort| Unclutterer

July 1, 2014 · 1 min · 66 words · Joshua Austin

Build a Hydroponic Standing Herb Garden

This setup has a hydroponic watering system. With this setup you’d never need to buy herbs again. The Living Wall| HackerSphere Photo byMatthew Budram.

July 1, 2014 · 1 min · 24 words · Susan Yoder

Get Facebook Notifications Without the Mobile App Using IFTTT

But it doesn’t give you notifications.IFTTT for Androidcan solve that. It’s easy to set up, too. Copy the contents of the URL bar. Your Android app will start showing Facebook updates in your notifications bar just like the official Facebook app does. Update: This trick works on iOS too. DownloadIFTTT for iOSand initiate the iOS notifications channel. Then follow the same steps above with this recipe tosend Facebook notifications to iOS....

July 1, 2014 · 1 min · 83 words · Gavin Thomas

Google Docs and Sheets for Android Get UI Update, Many New Features

During Google I/O, the company added the ability to natively edit .docx files on the web. One of QuickOffice’s most standout features was the ability to do this on Android. Now, Google’s built Microsoft Office editing directly into Docs. Similarly, it’s possible for you to now edit Excel spreadsheets in the Sheets app. The new apps also brings a host of new features and changes. The Sheets app similarly has a ton of new features....

July 1, 2014 · 1 min · 75 words · Richard Williams

Heads Up! Brings Android L's Notification System to Older Handsets

Android Lhas a load of new featuresand we’ve looked athow to install iton a Nexus. But if you want to take advantage ofmore than just the new appson non-Nexus devices, Heads Up! brings you the new notification system, no root required. The floating Heads Up notifications found in Android L are similar to those in Facebook Messenger. Now tap Start, check the Heads-up notification service box, tap OK, and then reboot your gadget....

July 1, 2014 · 1 min · 118 words · Kristina Chen

How Can Lifehacker Help Improve Your Life?

Most of us are not leading our ideal lives. But these things aren’t the reasons we’re unhappythey’re the symptoms. So it’s time we start asking the more important questions, too. Like:Why aren’t I happy? It’s a big question, and it won’t be quick to answer. And it’s somethingwe’ve already been doingquite a bit. But once upon a time, we described Lifehacker’s attitude in one word: helpful. And if our goal is to betrulyhelpful, it’s time to start moving full steam ahead....

July 1, 2014 · 1 min · 106 words · Kathryn Taylor

How Much Personal Data Do You Share with Your Partner?

How much is too much? Do you prefer no boundaries at all, or do you keep your partner at arm’s length? This is pretty run of the mill. On the other end of the spectrum, there are apps likemCouple. No filter, no restrictions. Where on the spectrum do you land? Do you prefer to keep your lives separate and share information on a case-by-cases basis? Or do you let your love interest into every nook and cranny of your digital life?...

July 1, 2014 · 1 min · 101 words · Stephanie Hall

How to Change Your Car's Oil

Not everyone can do their own car repairs, but some routine maintenance is perfectly easy for anyone. Here’s how to do it. However, I ventured out recently to try changing my oil myself. Here’s how it’s possible for you to do it, too. You’re going to need to buy oil (about 4-5 quarts) and an oil filter. 1.8L, 2.4L, etc.) Oil punch in (i.e. SAE 5W-30) Your car’s manual may have most or all of this information....

July 1, 2014 · 3 min · 460 words · Bruce Paul