All of us here at Lifehacker wish you a safe and happy New Year. Just in case you missed any of our best-of posts this month, have a recap.
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Most Popular Top 10's of 2008
"Almost two years later, our weekly listicle, the Lifehacker Top 10, still proves to be one of the most popular posts that publishes here."Best New and Improved Software of 2008
"Mobile phone operating systems and a reheated web browser war: that's how we'll recall the year 2008 when it comes to software."Most Underhyped Apps of 2008
"Now that you've seen all the big names and launches of 2008, it's time to give a nod to the apps that didn't get the attention they should have this past year."Most Popular Desktops of 2008
"Over the past year, we've featured gobs of great desktops submitted by our readers to the Lifehacker Desktop Show and Tell group on Flickr..."The Most Popular Linux Posts of 2008
"Only around five percent of Lifehacker's visitors are using the open-source Linux operating system when they stop by, according to our traffic charts, and only one of our editors (ahem) is regularly using it every day."Most Popular How-To Features of 2008
"From classic topics like Windows tweaking and iPod how-tos to more recent favorites like the iPhone or Wii, our most popular how-to features of 2008 souped up your hardware and squeezed more from your PC."Most Popular Free Windows Downloads of 2008
"In the past year we've highlighted hundreds of Windows apps aimed at making your life easier, boosting your computer productivity, and powering up your PC."Most Popular Free Mac Downloads of 2008
"We've featured gobs of great Mac freeware over the course of the year-now it's time to check out the best. Keep reading for a look back at the 10 most popular Mac downloads of 2008."Most Popular Linux Downloads of 2008
"Along with Windows and Mac downloads, this year was chock-full of free software for Linux users. Read on to see what our readers were eager to grab and install on their free desktops."Most Popular DIY Projects of 2008 (and All Time!)
"When it comes to saving time and money, sometimes the best approach means rolling up your sleeves and doing it yourself. Check out the best DIY projects featured here in 2008 and beyond."Lifehacker's Most-Discussed Posts of 2008
"It's not our posts but reader comments that make Lifehacker the place to discuss new software and technology. Let's take a look back at the posts that got the most comments in 2008."Lifehacker's Most Popular Repurposing Posts of 2008
"From empty CD spindles to canvas tote bags to popped-off keyboard keys, do-it-yourselfers find clever ways to modify and reuse common household items. Check out the most popular repurposing posts we published in 2008."The Great 2008 Reader Poll Results Recap
"Lifehacker readers are nothing if not smart and opinionated. Let's take a look back at what you had to say about 2008's biggest tech questions in the top 12 reader polls we ran this year."