This week we looked into swapping from an AT&T iPhone to a Verizon iPhone (and examined some of the differences between the two), went hunting for great software, sped up our aging laptops, and more. Here's a quick look back.
- Here's How to Ditch Your AT&T iPhone and Switch to a Verizon iPhone for Free
If you're excited that the iPhone is finally on Verizon and you want to switch, that excitement was probably short lived when you realized the cost that switching involves. Here's how to make the switch at no cost to you. - Know the Differences Between AT&T and Verizon Before Committing to the New iPhone
Over the past few years, AT&T has gotten a bit of a bad reputation for their network, and Verizon's reaped the benefits. It isn't quite that simple, though. Here's a quick rundown of the differences between Verizon and AT&T's 3G networks. - Top 10 Places to Discover Good Software
Services like the Mac App Store may be convenient for discovering software, but they can come with quite a few downsides too. Here are ten other great places to find the program you need. - How Can I Speed Up My Aging Laptop?
Dear Lifehacker, My laptop is only two years old, but it's running really slowly. I've upgraded the memory already, but what else can I do to speed things up? - Transform Your DSLR into a Supercharged, Professional Video Camera
If you've got one of Canon's amazing video-capable DSLRs, you know you've got a powerful camera. What you may not know is that you can add some incredible features, for free, with an open-source firmware add-on called Magic Lantern. Here's how. - How Can I Improve My Posture?
Dear Lifehacker, I spend all day at my desk, and over time, I've noticed my posture has gotten worse and worse-and I'm even feeling some occasional back pain. How can I fix it? - How to Get Tomorrow's iOS Features Today
Apple's iOS updates are seeded to developers, often in beta form, before they're released to the general public. This may seem like an impenetrable barrier for some, but very little is preventing you from upgrading early. Here's how to do it. - Set Your Desktop to the Wallpapers We're Currently Using
Thanks to screencasts and screenshots, we often get asked where we got our desktop pictures. For this Wallpaper Wednesday, we're sharing our wallpaper with you. - How to Remove DRM from iTunes Video Purchases and Rentals
We've looked at removing DRM from iTunes movies and TV shows on Windows, but what about Mac OS X? Here's how to rip out the DRM and turn that copy-protected M4V file into a regular old MP4 on your Mac. - Five Things You Should Make Time For This Year
You've got 525,600 minutes and a few spare seconds to work with in 2011. You know the speed at which they'll fly by. Grab a few of them for real reading, "Quiet Time," goal-setting, and other important things.