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First day with a new Mac: 20 OS X tips for Windows Users

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 08:20 PM CST

Just got a new Mac for Christmas and feeling a little bewildered?Fear not - Below are 20 common tasks that PC owners perform without thinking about, and their equivalents on a Mac - just as easy!

Skateboarder Tony Hawk Is Still Riding High At 40 Years Old!

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 07:50 PM CST

At 40, professional skateboarder Tony Hawk is still living the adolescent dream -- pulling tricks on his board and making video games. Hawk is working on his 10th game, Adrenaline, due out next fall from Activision.

Boobs on Things That Don't Normally Have Boobs

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 07:10 PM CST

Boobs on Things That Don't Normally Have Boobs. Merry Christmas! Boobs!

WordPress start develop WordPress 2.8: Suggest Features

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 05:50 PM CST

Wordpress 2.8 top priorities will be widget management, theme browser/installer and performance upgrades apart from that WordPress has put up a survey for users to help suggest features for version 2.8.

30 Unforgettable Christmas Advertisements Around the World

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 05:40 PM CST

Now at the time of Christmas here's a collection of 30 Unforgettable Christmas Advertisements from leading companies included are British Airways, HP, McDonalds, Mercedes-Benz, Pfizer, etc.

A Proposal (COMIC)

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 05:40 PM CST

That's a long way to go for lulz.

Spectacular Panoramic of Hong Kong

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 05:00 PM CST

Fox Fur, a Unicorn, and a Christmas Tree

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 04:41 PM CST

APOD

At World's End: 25 Post-Apocalyptic Visions [PICS]

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 04:40 PM CST

From time immemorial, societies have sought to establish a lasting presence on this planet that would remind latecomers of their glory long after they themselves have abandoned ship and turned to dust. It doesn't always work out the way we plan, however. These sobering examples of post-apocalyptic art remind the living that what remains are more of

Mystery surrounds death of Bush adviser

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 04:23 PM CST

The US media is buzzing with speculation about the death of presidential adviser Mike Connell. He worked as an IT adviser to the Republican Party and played a major role in both of George W. Bush's presidential campaigns. In 2006 he was linked to missing White House emails connected with a string of firings of US attorneys.

Even Alfred's Ancestors Didn't Worry (PHOTO)

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 04:02 PM CST

Photographer (or Scanner): "This card came from an old print shop. I believe this image predated his use by Mad Magazine."

Maybe Videogames Aren't So Recession-proof After All

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 03:52 PM CST

While still a vital industry, mounting layoffs show the impact of tough economic times.

Blind Man Navigates Obstacle Maze Unaided

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 03:31 PM CST

The study, which included extensive brain imaging, is the most dramatic demonstration to date of so-called blindsight, the native ability to sense things using the brain's primitive, subcortical — and entirely subconscious — visual system. Researchers have found that those without the sense of sight are still able to "see" with their mind.

Top 10 Biggest Bogus Tech Rumors of 2008

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 03:11 PM CST

2008 may have been a down year for the economy, but it was a banner year for unfounded tech rumors. Here's a look back at the biggest bogus tech rumors of 2008.

NASA gives space cargo contracts to start-up firms

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 03:01 PM CST

NASA, rejecting aerospace giants Lockheed and Boeing, awarded $3.5 billion in contracts to start-up companies on Tuesday to deliver cargo to the International Space Station after the space shuttles are retired.

Santa Goes On Pyscho Rampage!

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 02:30 PM CST

At least three people were found dead after a man dressed as Santa Claus started shooting at a Christmas Eve party in suburban Los Angeles, police said Thursday.

CBS sued over 'Two and a Half Men'

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 02:10 PM CST

"Two and a Half Men" has spawned one major lawsuit.Warner Bros. Television sued CBS in Los Angeles on Wednesday, claiming it is owed nearly $70 million for producing and licensing the hit sitcom.

Pope appeals for Mid-East peace

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 02:02 PM CST

Pope Benedict XVI has used his traditional Christmas Midnight Mass to call for an end to "hatred and violence" in the Middle East.

Archaeologizing Watchmen: An Interview With Dave Gibbons

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 01:50 PM CST

When acclaimed artist Dave Gibbons sat down to create epochal comic book series Watchmen with writer Alan Moore, neither had any idea what was to come."I don't think we ever thought that we were going to produce the Citizen Kane of comics," Gibbons confessed in a lengthy interview with Wired.com.

iPhone Trumps Storm In Customer Satisfaction

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 01:30 PM CST

Owners of the iPhone 3G were more satisfied than BlackBerry Storm owners, but RIM is well positioned for the next quarter, according to a report.

Regenerate Your Brain? Science Says It's Possible

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 01:22 PM CST

Contrary to popular belief, recent studies have found that there are probably ways to regenerate brain matter. Wow!

Cold Moments

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 01:20 PM CST

Wave Of The Future: The Dancing Spider-Like Cruiser

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 12:41 PM CST

It might look like something out of a James Bond film but this is could be the ocean cruiser of the future. The WAM-V blasts along on two giant inflatable tubes which let it 'dance' with the waves.

Five Famous Xmas Songs Written by Jewish Songwriters

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 12:23 PM CST

Who knew? Here's to five mensches who had a lot of chutzpah.

Minnesota Supremes Shoot Down Coleman. Franken Win Likely.

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 12:22 PM CST

In a unanimous decision handed down just now, the state Supreme Court denied Republican Senator Norm Coleman any relief in a lawsuit he was waging against Democratic challenger Al Franken. A win for Franken is now nearly certain.

40 Year Anniversary of Apollo 8 Moon Mission

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 11:30 AM CST

NPR: Audio and Video - On Christmas Eve in 1968, Americans turned on their TV sets to watch something unprecedented: a live broadcast from outer space. Three astronauts were orbiting the moon, sending back images of the gray craters and mountains that were passing by about 70 miles below their tiny spacecraft.

Woman Buried in Snowbank Survives for 3 days

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 11:20 AM CST

A Canadian woman managed to survive for three days buried deep in a snowbank, most likely because the snow helped to insulate her, police said on Tuesday.

Mozilla releases second alpha of Fennec mobile browser

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 11:20 AM CST

Mozilla has announced the availability of Fennec alpha 2, a new prerelease of the mobile Firefox browser. This version includes some important performance optimizations that make the browser more responsive.

The lack of female Einsteins is all down to numbers

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 11:20 AM CST

Why are there so few female Einsteins? Many people share a belief that while women can do science, there are far fewer women than men at the very top of the science hierarchy because women just aren't as innately good at science as men. Others feel this view is wrong but cannot easily put their finger on why.

With smiles like that they must be... stoned?

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 10:40 AM CST

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Russia may cut off Ukraine's gas

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 10:30 AM CST

Russian gas giant Gazprom has renewed its threat to cut off gas supplies to Ukraine on 1 January, saying a contract dispute has reached a "critical" stage.

The 12 Graphs of Christmas

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 10:20 AM CST

British troops wear Santa hats to fight the Taliban

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 10:10 AM CST

Christmas for the Commandos in Afghanistan was always going to be different - but no one could have predicted just how different.

Dismantling the Imperial Presidency

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 09:50 AM CST

Radical change is needed to re-establish legitimate bounds to executive power as defined in the Constitution. We must again place beyond the pale Nixon's famous aphorism that "when the president does it, that means it's not illegal."

Polar Bear Bubbles (PIC)

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 09:50 AM CST

The Daily Show's Best Christmas Moments

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 09:30 AM CST

Happy birthday, Jesus. Hope you like fake news.

Terrible Backflip into Faceplant

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 09:20 AM CST

No matter what holiday you may celebrate, remember to take joy in the simple things, like horrible gymnastics faceplants.

I Can Has Book? [PIC]

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 09:10 AM CST

Internet memes escape the internet,

A Look at Lobbying's Long Arm

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 09:10 AM CST

An in-depth look into policy clears up the implications behind lobbying.

Lifehacker's Most-Discussed Posts of 2008

Posted: 25 Dec 2008 09:00 AM CST

It's not our posts but reader comments that make Lifehacker the place to discuss new software and technology. Let's take a look back at the posts that got the most comments in 2008.

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