

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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Apr 25, 2013 • 51min
Chrome Experiements, Facebook Filters, and Better Internet Access
This week on the podcast we're experimenting with Google Chrome, finding the best internet service providers, and making your own battery-powered travel charger. We're also answering your questions about filtering out annoying Facebook posts, legally storing movies on your hard drive, and more.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/481319161 (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.

Apr 18, 2013 • 52min
CISPA's Back, Clever Image Searches, and Ugly Computers
This week on the podcast we're talking about CISPA returning to the House of Representatives, Clever uses for reverse image search, and building your first home theater. We're also answering questions about building computers, automating downloads, and the new Gmail compose window.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at lifehacker.com/5993684 (after 5:00 PM PT on Thursday) 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.

Apr 11, 2013 • 55min
49 YouTube Search Secrets, Facebook’s Offline Ad Tracking, and Freedom from Porn
This week on the podcast we're talking with Trevor O'Brien, product manager at YouTube, to answer your burning YouTube-related questions and learn some search secrets. We're also discussing Google's tools to help your plan your digital afterlife, blocking porn on your Android, and the difference between all those different ethernet cables.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5994398 (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.

Apr 4, 2013 • 52min
Cooking Mistakes, Unlimited Data, and Syncing Music to Your Car
This week on the podcast we're talking about the cooking mistakes everybody makes, creating your own private cloud syncing service, and which Linux distro is better for beginners. We're also answering questions about reusing old file cabinets, keeping your unlimited data after Verizon takes it away, and syncing music to a flash drive for your car.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at lifehacker.com/5993684 (after 5:00 PM PT on Thursday) 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.

Mar 27, 2013 • 45min
Paranoid Workers, Syncing Nightmares, and Advice from a Landlord
This week on the podcast we're just answering questions about everything from spying employers to Dropbox duplicates to many things you wish you could ask your landlord. We covered a ton of different topics this week, so come check it all out!
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5991839 (after 5:00 PM PT on Thursday) 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.

Mar 21, 2013 • 59min
Sleep Problems, Efficient Packing, Janky Yet Awesome Life Hacks, and Google Keep
This week on the podcast we’re talking about the crazy things you do in your sleep, how to pack an insanely efficient travel bag, and the jankiest lifehacks that actually work. We’re also answering your questions about old Android batteries, OS X’s built-in handwriting recognition, and Google’s new note taking and universal capture service.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5991735 (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.

Mar 14, 2013 • 1h 3min
The Impending Death of Google Reader, To Pirate or Not to Pirate, and the Beauty of Evernote
This week on the podcast Whitson discovers he was using Evernote wrong, Thorin realizes he stopped pirating media by accident, and Dachis learns fancy toothpaste is a waste of money. Also, we discuss alternatives to the moribund Google Reader and, as always, answer your questions.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5990598 (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.

Mar 7, 2013 • 47min
The Big, Bad Question Backlog Episode
This week on the show we're getting to a backlog of all your questions, from jailbreak hacks to transcribing meetings to weird eBay auctions. We covered a ton this week, so come check it all out!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 28, 2013 • 56min
Facebook Annoyances, Retrieving Stolen Laptops, and Six-Strike Safety
This week on the podcast we’re talking about Facebook annoyances, tracking stolen gadgets, and how much water you actually need. We’re also answering your questions about streaming from XBMC over the web, sharing music with your significant other, and how the six-strike law can impact you.
Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5987657 (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.

Feb 21, 2013 • 58min
Achieve Inbox Zero, Optimize Your Gaming Rig, and Get Advice for Your First Job
This week on the podcast we’re talking about getting to inbox zero in one hour flat, the advice you need for your first job, and tweaking your gaming rig’s settings for optimal performance. We’re also answering your questions about how much RAM a Macbook can handle, how to travel internationally without incurring huge data roaming charges, and whether or not Chromebooks are worthwhile. Looking for the show notes? You can find this episode at http://lifehacker.com/5985992 (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.