A lot happens on Lifehacker every week, and elsewhere in the world. We created the podcast to easily share our top stories, favorite tips and downloads, and answer your questions. 2013 was our second year and we grew quite a bit, thanks to your continued listening and feedback. Here are the most listened-to episodes throughout the year.
This year we tackled so much. We found freedom from porn, debunked some health myths, upgraded smartphones, and conducted a special report on the attack on Usenet.
YouTube Search Secrets, Facebook's Offline Ad Tracking, and Freedom from Porn
This week on the podcast we're talking with Trevor O'Brien, product manager at YouTube, to answer your burning YouTube-related questions and learn some search secrets. We're also discussing Google's tools to help your plan your digital afterlife, blocking porn on your Android, and the difference between all those different ethernet cables.
Windows and Ubuntu Updates, Android Security, and Health Myths Galore
This week on the podcast we're talking about all the new stuff in Windows 8.1 and Ubuntu 13.10, Android security, and the truth behind 10 prolific health myths. We're also answering your questions about waking up effectively in the morning, planning household chores, and whether you should use the great Sparrow email client.
Smartphone Upgrades, Office Productivity, and the Laptop Conundrum
This week on the podcast we're talking about whether it's worth upgrading your phone every six months, how to be productive at work when everything is blocked, and which build of XBMC you should use on your Raspberry Pi. We're also answering your questions about making your own ringtones, a good video camera app for Android, and if you should replace your laptop-desktop combo with just one powerful laptop.
Special Episode: Usenet Indexers Close Up Shop
On this week's podcast we're having a discussion with Derek Bambauer, associate professor of law at University of Arizona. We'll be discussing the war between content providers and content pirates in light of the recent closure of Usenet's two primary indexers.
iOS 7 Bugs, Podcast Downloaders, and Horrible Cellphone Reception
This week on the podcast we're talking about all the bugs in iOS 7, time saving Android shortcuts you should be using, and how to find your parked car when you lose it. We're also answering your questions about migrating a scattered iTunes collection to a new computer, improving cellular reception when you have none, and automatically downloading podcasts on your iPhone.
Strange Sleep Problems, Efficient Packing, Janky-Yet-Awesome Life Hacks, and Google Keep
This week on the podcast we're talking about the crazy things you do in your sleep, how to pack an insanely efficient travel bag, and the jankiest lifehacks that actually work. We're also answering your questions about old Android batteries, OS X's built-in handwriting recognition, and Google's new note taking and universal capture service.
Better Sleep, Breaking Bad Habits, and the Cheapest Ways to Buy a Smartphone
This week on the podcast we're talking a look back at 2012, learning about sleeping well instead of just sleeping more, and finding out if cheap furniture is really worth your money. We're also answering your questions about buying cheap smartphones, sticking to your New Year's resolutions, and whether or not anyone still syncs.
Winamp Closes Down, Laptop Manufacturers Ranked, and iOS Controllers
This week on the podcast we're talking about Winamp shutting down, laptop reliability, and training Google Now for better suggestions. We're also answering your questions about Factory resets on Android, video game controllers on iOS, and whether you should build a NAS.
Cheap Amazon Goods, Great Headphones, and Too Much Apple
This week we're talking about everything Apple did, whether or not you should buy all your stuff on Amazon, and how to donate to charity without giving money. We're also answering your questions about making iOS 7's Calendar app suck less, picking great headphones, and whether or not Flickr's free storage is too good to be true.
Paranoid Workers, Syncing Nightmares, and Advice from a Landlord
This week on the podcast we're just answering questions about everything from spying employers to Dropbox duplicates to many things you wish you could ask your landlord. We covered a ton of different topics this week, so come check it all out!
There you have it. We've had a great time doing the podcast this year and look forward to continuing the show for another year. Thank you for listening, rating us highly on iTunes, and helping to make the podcast awesome! If you want a blast from the past, check out our most popular episodes from last year.