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Windows/Mac/Linux: There's no shortage of great desktop music players out there, but if you just want something simple that integrates other services better than iTunes, cross-platform Clementine might be just for you. More »

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Converting videos for the iPod is so easy in iTunes, but I can't seem to get videos to play on my Android device. How can I convert videos so that they'll play in the native Android video player? More »

Similar to Libox, ZumoCast turns your Mac or Windows PC into a media streaming server that you can access through any web browser or iOS device. More »

Anyone can make a typo or spelling mistake, and fixing those is easy in the spellcheck era. If you want your writing totally error-free, you also need to avoid misusing expressions you've actually misheard. Here's ten examples to watch out for. More »

Windows only: It's no secret that the iTunes installer loads up your system with extra components you probably don't need, and there's no way to opt out—unless you crack open the install file, that is. More »

Windows only: If you're a big fan of portable applications, but there isn't a portable version of your favorite app out there, free app Cameyo will create one for you. More »

If you're serious about whipping your music's metadata into shape, you'll like this minor update in iTunes 10's smart playlist creator: You can now create a live updating playlist of songs missing artwork. More »

If you've got $1.20 and the need, here's how you can build a shockmount for any standard shotgun mic with PVC pipe and rubber bands. More »

It's been over a year since the Google Voice App Store Fiasco, and iPhone users willing to jailbreak have been able to get third-party GV Mobile on Cydia ever since. But, with Apple releasing new rules for the App Store, GV Mobile developer Sean Kovacs has decided to work with Apple to get his app back in the App Store for the non-jailbreakers, too. Google says they currently have no plans to release a native app, but this is definitely the next best thing. According to Kovacs' Twitter, Apple already told him they'll probably re-accept his app, so Google Voice users rejoice—it looks like we may get a native app on the iPhone after all. [via TechCrunch] More »

Android's Voice-to-Text feature is surprisingly accurate, but even if you haven't picked it up as your go-to input method, you can still use it when you want to make sure those difficult-to-spell words are correct. More »

Sometimes you meant to eat something but tucked it back so far in the fridge you forgot you bought it in the first place. Here's a refrigerator organization trick that'll help prevent those unexpected expirations. More »

Attend any talk given by an entrepreneur and you'll hear some variation of the following: The most important thing you can do is to get started! I completely disagree. More »

Wouldn't it be nice if you could pause or stop your media center in the living room, head into the bedroom, and pick up exactly where you left off without skipping a beat? You can with XBMC, and here's how it works. More »

It may have been a four-day week for most of us in the States, but that doesn't mean you didn't earn a little Friday relaxation. Step inside; our weekly open thread starts now. More »

Wex is a community-edited legal dictionary and encyclopedia that can break down topics like landlord-tenant law into reasonably understandable bits. With the addition of a great plain-English law dictionary, it's an even better resource for getting a quick read on legal-ese. More »

Android: If you'd like to bring the kind of wallpaper rotation common on desktop computers to your Android phone, Wallpaper Rotator offers wallpaper swapping from a local directory or your Flickr account. More »

Fudging resume details is a widespread but ineffective practice. The real power of a face to face interview is to gauge your personality and character, not your proficiency. Avoid resume white lies to keep interviews focused and interviewer good will. More »

Find a charging station that blends in without calling unnecessary attention to your pile of charging gadgets is a challenge. This DIY hack turns a pair of nested bath boxes into a well camouflaged charging station. More »

Chrome: If Firefox's new tab-management tool Panorama—formerly known as Tab Candy—caught your eye, you'll like Tab Sugar. Tab Sugar is a Chrome-based clone of Panorama with just as much tab slinging eye candy as you'd expect. More »

AllTrails is a user-driven index of the best places to hike, climb, ski, snowboard, mountain bike, trail run, and enjoy other outdoor sports. Not only can you find locations but also read reviews, share photos, keep an outdoor journal, and more. More »

We geeked out earlier this week and sang the praises of the command line. If you'd like to keep up on your commands, this wallpaper floats some of the best over a simple black background, with a touch of style. More »

JaegerMonkey is the new JavaScript engine coming in Firefox 4, and it looks to be as big a jump in performance as TraceMonkey once was (relative to the pre-Chrome days). You can try out JaegerMonkey in special preview Firefox builds. More »

The newest update to Google Voice Search on Android is pretty sweet, but reader Bob shows us that it can control a whole lot more than just Android's built-in apps—with SMS and email, you can do just about anything. More »

Outside of banks, law offices, and other institutions that depend on fax, the fax machine is a rare sight. Cropping up in place of those missing fax machines, however, are virtual fax services. What fax service do you use? More »

A new jailbreak hits the ground for iOS 4.1 devices, VLC may be on its way to the iPad, the Linux user-base is larger than often claimed, and Apple allows third-party development tools for iOS. More »

Windows only: If you use Dropbox to share files with your friends, free app DropPub makes it even easier by adding an item to the context menu, from which you can make any file public and add its link to your clipboard. More »

FontPark is a great big database of free fonts—for personal and/or commercial use—that'll work on Windows, Mac, and Linux. More »

Many stereoscopic photography hacks rely on having two cameras. This simple setup allows you to use a single camera, mounted on an old chemistry stand, to snap stereoscopic photos. More »

A lot of Lifehacker readers are still on the fence about Gmail's new Priority Inbox feature. One potential hurdle to its success: By default, Priority Inbox ignores anything your filters pull out of your inbox. More »

Google made their Maps application for Android even more useful today, adding walking navigation and navigation of street view with a drag-and-drop Pegman, just like on the desktop. More »

We do our best to keep our site's comments troll- and spam-free, but there's always room for improvement. Our new comment reassignment feature allows your comment moderators to dole out warnings and suspensions, and explain why they did so. More »

Today's featured workspace isn't the only one we've featured before with great back lighting and ambient light, but it's definitely one of the first that feels like you're computing from a day spa. More »

While there are plenty of good mobile parking apps (Android / iPhone), sometimes you need more than a smartphone to find your car. Wired's How-To Wiki offers some great tips to make sure you never lose your car again. More »

Android only: We all know how useful widgets can be on your Android home screen, and today Google took one step out of the voicemail-checking process by adding some Google Voice widgets to your arsenal. More »

Think of EtherCodes as EtherPad for developers. Featuring line numbers and syntax highlighting, it lets you code with a group, in a web browser, in realtime, without sacrificing some of the comforts of your favorite text editor. More »

Discounted computers, cheap hard drives, and peripherals galore await you in today's Dealhacker roundup. More »

The command line isn't just for wise Linux beards. It's actually an awesome tool with almost limitless functionality. Here's a primer on how it works, and how you can do almost anything with it. More »

Microsoft has released a free—and lengthy—ebook covering a wide range of security topics. Although intended for teenagers, the book offers a solid enough look at using the internet safely, and it's suitable for anyone looking for a primer on internet security. More »