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Computing

Can I Hackintosh My Laptop?

I have a Sorny Inspironbookmate 2564300iP00. Can I make Hackintosh? But seriously, I know a lot of people ask if they can hackintosh their obscure laptop that nobody has ever heard of and I understand it’s very unlikely that they can, but when is it possible? When can Mac OS X be installed on a out-of-the-box laptop and run just like it would on a real Mac?

November 2, 2011
Computing

How Can I Make Sure My New PC Isn’t A Dud?

I just bought a new computer and, seeing as hardware failure rates are pretty high these days, I want to make sure it isn’t going to suddenly die on me in the middle of an important project. Is there anything I can do to ensure it isn’t a dud? Sincerely, Paranoid Computer Buyer

July 2, 2011
Mobile

How Can I Breathe New Life Into My Old iPhone?

Dear Lifehacker, As attractive as buying a shiny new gadget might seem, I don’t want to drop hundreds of dollars on a new phone when my old iPhone still does everything I need. That said, I’m also suffering from at least a little new-phone envy. Anything I can do to make my old iPhone faster?

June 11, 2011
Entertainment

Does Bitrate Really Make A Difference In My Music?

Dear Lifehacker, I hear a lot of arguing about “lossless” and “lossy” music these days, but I’m having a hard time getting straight answers. Does bitrate really matter? Can most people tell the difference between high and low bitrate music files? Thanks, Angry Audiophile

February 26, 2011
Entertainment

Ask LH: What Do I Need To Consider Before Buying A Projector?

Dear Lifehacker, We’re about to replace our old HDTV. We’re considering a projector for our home theatre system. What do we need to consider, and what kind of issues will we run into setting up a projector in our home? Is it worth it? Sincerely, Longing for Large Screen

February 12, 2011
Gadgets

How Can I Apply A Screen Protector On My Phone Without All The Bubbles Or Debris?

Dear Lifehacker,

August 27, 2010

How Do I Normalise The Audio In My Music, Video Collection?

Dear Lifehacker,

I have a large music and video collection but the audio levels are all over the place. How can I normalise them so I don’t have to constantly adjust the volume myself?

August 19, 2010

Are Solid-State Drives Worth The Money?

Dear Lifehacker, I’m considering ordering a MacBook Pro with a solid-state drive. Is it really worth it to dish out the extra few hundred bucks for one?

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