

The Upgrade by Lifehacker
Lifehacker
Each week, Jordan Calhoun and Meghan Walbert of Lifehacker brings in all-star guests to tackle the stuff that matters—like how to be happy, how to buy a TV, how to be less bad with money and how to tell if you’re dating a psychopath. Look, you're doing great, but quite frankly we think you can be a little better. All your friends do too. It's time for The Upgrade.
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Dec 5, 2013 • 53min
Buying Suits, Breaking Gadgets, and Getting Things Done with Jay-Z
This week on the podcast we’re talking about buying a versatile suit for any occasion, how cholesterol works, and Jay-Z’s best productivity tips. We’re also answering your questions about ditching iPhoto, salvaging your product keys from Microsoft Office, and replacing your broken iPod’s screen.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1477478271 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime).
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Nov 21, 2013 • 1h 14min
Winamp Closes Down, Laptop Manufacturers Ranked, and iOS Controllers
This week on the podcast we're talking about Winamp shutting down, laptop reliability, and training Google Now for better suggestions. We're also answering your questions about Factory resets on Android, video game controllers on iOS, and whether you should build a NAS.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1469261262 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime).
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 15, 2013 • 1h 10min
The Lifehacker 2013 Thanksgiving Special
We're out celebrating Thanksgiving, but that doesn't mean you have to go without a podcast! This week we're answering a backlog of your questions on comparing Android ROMs, turning email newsletters into an RSS feed, finding ebook deals, and tons more! On top of that, we also brought in a special guest: Carol Miller from Butterball Turkey joins us to answer just about everything you'd need to know about preparing a bird for the holidays.
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Nov 15, 2013 • 1h 12min
The Science of Breakups, Hangouts vs. Voice, and Muting Twitter Users
This week on the podcast we're talking about making the airport suck less, the science behind breakups and how to make them better, and what it really takes to switch to Linux. We're also answering your questions about Google Hangouts vs. Google Voice, broken laptops, silencing users on Twitter.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1464785352 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime).
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nov 7, 2013 • 1h 15min
Google Overload, Cheap PC Games, and Essential Computer Building Tips
This week on the podcast we’re talking about tons of Google news, finding great deals on PC games, and essential times for first-time computer builders. We’re also answering your questions about migrating iPhone data to Android, overriding annoying YouTube defaults, and improving sound quality on a MacBook Pro.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1460476491 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime).
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 31, 2013 • 1h 10min
Android KitKat, iPad Upgrades, and Evil Tips Galore
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the new features in Android KitKat, evil tips from millionaires, and how to mooch off of your friends. We’re also answering your questions about tracking someone down online, changing your home address on Google Maps, and when you should upgrade your iPad and Windows 8.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1456415870 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime).
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 24, 2013 • 1h 16min
Cheap Amazon Goods, Great Headphones, and Too Much Apple
This week we’re talking about everything Apple did, whether or not you should buy all your stuff on Amazon, and how to donate to charity without giving money. We’re also answering your questions about making iOS 7’s Calendar app suck less, picking great headphones, and whether or not Flickr’s free storage is too good to be true.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1451780260 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime).
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 17, 2013 • 1h 17min
Windows and Ubuntu Updates, Android Security, and Health Myths Galore
This week on the podcast we’re talking about all the new stuff in Windows 8.1 and Ubuntu 13.10, Android security, and the truth behind 10 prolific health myths. We’re also answering your questions about waking up effectively in the morning, planning household chores, and if using the great email client Sparrow is worthwhile Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1447375369 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime).
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 10, 2013 • 57min
IOS 7 Bugs, Podcast Downloaders, and Horrible Cellphone Reception
This week on the podcast we’re talking about all the bugs in iOS 7, time saving Android shortcuts you should be using, and how to find your parked car when you lose it. We’re also answering your questions about migrating a scattered iTunes collection to a new computer, improving cellular reception when you have none, and automatically downloading podcasts on your iPhone.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1443615018 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime).
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oct 3, 2013 • 1h 23min
Customized Androids, Prepaid Cellphone Plans, and Refurbished Laptops
This week on the podcast we're talking about how manufacturers cheat on smartphone benchmarks, creating your own customized version of Android, and awesome URL tricks for YouTube. We're also answering your questions about prepaid cellphone plans, buying refurbished laptops, and syncing your podcast feeds between Android and iOS.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/1440865980 (after 5:00 PM PT the day of the show) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime).
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.