

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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Jul 18, 2013 • 56min
Crappy AT&T Plans, Airbnb Disasters, and the Transforming Go Bag
This week on the podcast we're talking about AT&T's crappy new smartphone upgrade plans, the awesome secret stuff you can get on Monoprice, and how to survive an Airbnb disaster. We're also answering your questions about Mac Wi-Fi issues, MP3 tagging, and transforming go bags.
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Jul 11, 2013 • 42min
Google Maps Reborn, the Steam Summer Sale, and Organizing 3000 Bookmarks
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the biggest changes to Google Maps for Android, T-Mobile's crazy new Jump plan, and how to make the best of the Steam Summer Sale. We’re also answering your questions about securing your computer with a flash drive, reading PDFs on the iPad, and organizing your giant mess of bookmarks. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at lifehacker.com/748514951 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at 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.

Jun 27, 2013 • 1h 7min
Google Reader Alternatives, Windows 8.1, and Lots of Gaming
This week on the podcast we’re talking about all the new stuff in Windows 8.1, the imminent death of Google Reader, and gaming consoles from the past and future. We’re also answer your questions about home servers, wirelessly mirroring your computer screen, and syncing your music with Android.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/603120040 (after 5:00 PM PT) and all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow (anytime).
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Jun 20, 2013 • 1h 17min
Productivity Myths Debunked, Smart Watches, and the Joys of Feedly
This week on the podcast we're debunking productivity myths, checking out smart watches, and migrating Google Reader to Feedly. We're also answering your questions about the future of Wi-Fi (802.11ac), getting your parents off of AOL, and using a TV as a computer monitor.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/523344036 (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.

Jun 13, 2013 • 1h 12min
Apple's Surfing and Easter Party, Voice Commands, and Government Spies
This week on the podcast we're talking about all of Apple's big announcements, the unseen beauty of voice commands, and government spies. We're also answering your questions about downgrading an iPhone, calling a coworker out on his or her BS, and common MacBook Wi-Fi issues. It's a long one, so either you're welcome or sorry!
You'll find the show notes at http://lifehacker.com/513258559 at 5:00 PM PT and the show notes for all episodes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 6, 2013 • 51min
Mechanical Keyboards, Bad Bosses, and Saving Money When Building a Computer
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the noisy glory of mechanical keyboards, detecting a bad boss before you take a job, and saving the most money when building a computer. We’re also answering your questions about mobile app security, Android launchers, and building your own NAS.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/511758632 (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.

May 30, 2013 • 1h 1min
Your Horrible Jobs, Healthy Habits, and Windows 8.1
This week on the podcast we're talking about the return of the start button in Windows 8.1, healthy habits you should follow, and how to create an awesome do-anything home server with FreeNAS 8. We're also answering quite a few of your questions about difficult job situations.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/your-horrible-jobs-healthy-habits-and-windows-8-1-510560044 (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.

May 23, 2013 • 1h 21min
Google, Google, and More Google
This week on the podcast we're talking about Google, Google, and more Google. Also, your questions about keeping to a budget, cold-emailing your dream job's company, and freeing up space on your iPhone.
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May 9, 2013 • 55min
Adobe Kills Creative Suite, Cheap Retro Gaming, and Online Embarrassments
This week on the show were discussing the death of Adobe Creative Suite, building a Raspberry Pi retro game console, and how you’re embarrassing yourself online. We’re also answering your questions about repurposing old Mac computers, the advantages of Dashlane over Lastpass, and how to beat the heat this summer.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/499076454 (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.

May 2, 2013 • 1h 1min
The Best Cellular Providers, How to Work from Home, and the Science of Cold Beer
This week on the podcast we’re talking about costly plane tickets, the science behind cold beer, and the best computer builds for your budget. We’re also answering your questions about prepaid cellular providers, working from home, and external drives for backing up your laptop.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/487459494 (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.