In this technology-driven world, there are many sites dedicated to providing different types of information to help people in their daily lives. Lifehacker offers a variety of ways to “hack” your lifestyle, leading to better habits, better health and better living. They also offer multiple tech tips of their own.
What is Lifehacker?
Lifehacker is a weblog that features advice from how to do laundry, to cooking, to repairing technology and other goods, to staying fit in the office, and even teaches you how to make the best job application possible. In addition, the weblog offers information regarding useful applications for the iPhone and other smartphones.
How much does it cost?
The weblog gives free information to everyone with internet access. An account is not required to read through the articles, but is required for posting comments about the articles or providing supplementary information.
How does it work?
The weblog can be viewed in various ways that suit the reader from traditional, two panes and blog view. Top stories and latest stories are featured for viewing pleasure. In addition there are many categories for readers to explore, such as DIY (do it yourself), internet browsing and advice about job applications.
Readers can also subscribe to the Lifehacker twitter, to the Lifehacker Facebook profile, and Lifehacker RSS feeds daily for updates on stories and tips. In addition, readers can submit their own “lifehacks” and suggestions to the authors. The readers can also participate and connect with each other through the forums.
VICTORIA TRANG can be reached at science@theaggie.org.
