Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.
Lifehacker Pack for Chrome: Our List of the Essential Extensions
Google's Chrome browser is packed full of an incredible amount of extensions that add all sorts of functionality. It's tough to sift through the store to find what's useful though, so let us save you some time with this collection of the best Chrome extensions.
Lifehacker Pack for iPad: Our List of the Essential iPad Apps
It took a little while for the apps to come into their own, but we're at a place now where the iPad has nearly as good of a selection of apps as the iPhone. Now, it's harder than ever to find apps that are worthwhile. Let us save you some time with this collection of the best iPad apps.
Lifehacker Pack for Android Tablets: Our List of the Essential Apps
Android tablets are finally starting to develop a mature ecosystem. While there are still some key holdouts (looking at you Facebook), there are plenty of great apps you can install right now. In the follow up to our fifth annual Android pack from last week, we're taking a look at the best apps for bigger screens.
Lifehacker Pack for Firefox: Our List of the Essential Extensions
Firefox may not be as popular as Google Chrome these days, but it's still got one of the best extension libraries around. Here are the essential Firefox extensions you need to bend the web to your will.
Five Best Desktop Antivirus Applications
Good browsing hygiene and "common sense" only get you so far on the internet. A good antivirus utility is worth keeping in your pocket in case either of those two things fail you (as they have been known to in the past) or someone less tech-savvy asks you for a good tool. This week we're looking at five of the best antivirus tools, based on your nominations.
The Essential Android Security Features You Should Enable Right Now
Your phone is probably the most personal device you own. You carry it with you at all times, and it can access a large chunk of your most sensitive data. Here's how to keep it secure using just the basic tools provided by Google.
How to Virtualize Android on Your PC So You Can Try Before You Buy
You probably know that you can run a desktop operating system in a virtual machine for testing. You can do the same thing for Android, and it's a great way to test out a phone before you buy it. Here's how to set it up.
How to Safely Install the OS X Yosemite Beta
The OS X Yosemite public beta is out today, and since it's beta software, you need to exercise some caution before you install it. That doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the fun, here's how to install the beta without messing up your whole system.
Hemingway, the Webapp that Helps You Proofread, Is Now on Desktop
Windows/Mac: We're fans of Hemingway because the syntax highlighting makes it easy to glance at a block of text and edit for specific parts of speech. Now, the webapp is available for Windows and Mac.
Hover Hound Compares Newegg Prices with Tiger Direct and Amazon
Computer hardware is expensive, so you always want to ensure you're buying at the best price. The Hover Hound extension for Chrome and Firefox compares hardware prices at Newegg with Tiger Direct and Amazon with a hover of your mouse cursor.