The season of year-end lists is upon us. Here is a metalist, from Lifehacker:
- Top 10 Obscure Google Search Tricks
“Dozens of Google search guides detail the tips you already know, but today we're skipping the obvious and highlighting our favorite obscure Google web search tricks.” - Top 10 Harmless Geek Pranks
“Since the dawn of time, geeks have been playing harmless pranks on their beloved (but unsuspecting) associates, and it's up to all of us to carry the torch forward.” - Top 10 Ways to Stay Energized
“You can overcome a late night of net surfing, a rough morning, or just the post-lunch stupor without becoming an over-wired mess.” - Top 10 Software Easter Eggs
“The best easter eggs aren't painted pink and stuffed with jelly beans—they're the undocumented and unexpected fun features hidden deep inside various software apps.” - Top 10 BitTorrent Tools and Tricks
“BitTorrent is the go-to resource for downloading everything from music and movies to software and operating systems, but as its popularity continues to grow, so do the number of tools available for making the most of it.” - Top 10 Firefox 3 Features
“The newest version of our favorite open source web browser, Mozilla Firefox 3, offers dozens of new features and fixes, but only a handful will make the most dramatic difference in your everyday browsing.” - Top 10 How To Videos
“Your crafty older relatives used to have to mail-order their video tutorials or wait for “This Old House” reruns to get their DIY on, but the age of streaming video has been good to those who like to tinker and try out neat tricks.” - Top 10 Things You Forgot Your Mac Can Do
“From pure eye candy to outright productivity-boosters, read on to get reminded of some of the more obscure things you can do with your Mac, fresh out of the box.” - Top 10 Telephone Tricks
“When getting things done involves making phone calls, you want to spend the least amount of time and money on the horn as possible—and several tricks and services can help you do just that.” - Top 10 Computer Annoyances and How to Fix Them
“Computers are supposed to make our lives easier, but too much of the time they can be frustrating, time-wasting, stubborn machines.”
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