Free Software Linux

SlyDial, a new direct-to-voicemail phone service, blatantly pitches itself as a way to avoid conversations you don't want to have—and, in some cases, that's fine and actually productive. Sign...

There was a time in the not-so-distant past that launching a new application was a tedious, unpleasant task. Luckily, thanks to a handful of fast and powerful application launchers, our days of...

The first message one could consider email was sent more than 30 years ago, and that's probably when people began associating angst and uncertainty with the words "Inbox" and "unread messages." The...

Windows only: Freeware application Direct Folders jumps quickly to any folder on your filesystem (and then some) for quick navigation through regular Explorer windows or save dialogs. After...

Next time you're on your way to the airport, you may be able to forgo printing out your boarding pass at home, opting instead to use your cell phone as your boarding pass. According to the New York...

Windows/Linux only: Free, open source application WorldFlashReader speeds up your reading skills by flashing words in quick succession on a large display window. The result is—or at least is...

Lifehacker reader Samar liked the quick-write convenience of the GmailThis bookmarklet, but wanted to dig deeper to find a solution that would both work with his (and our own) favorite Windows...

Done every week, or even more frequently, grocery shopping can seem like a serious free time killer, a chore that's only reward is having to unload and put all that food away. The Unclutterer blog,...

If you're a regular Lifehacker reader and Linux user, you probably have a hole in your productive little heart where a great text substitution app should be. Our own Texter makes repetitive phrases a...

RealSimple has a nifty compilation of tips for cooks who like to make authentic recipes but don't necessarily have an entire afternoon to prep a meal. Some common gourmet actions, like draining...