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Dominate Your Day Off!

Monday, April 4th, 2011 – running time 10:13

When you're lucky enough to have a day off, you need to take advantage of it. In this episode, we'll learn how to play SNES games on an iPad, find true north without a compass, create a fire with a piece of chocolate and a soda can, play classic games on your home theater system, remix your old boardgames, and test the done-ness of steak. So Put on your parasol and strap on your fanny pack, it's episode 3 of the Lifehacker show!

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Survivalist: Find True North Without A Compass

Adam Pash and Adam Dachis discover true north using the only tools available: a sledgehammer and a piece of tape. http://lifehacker.com/182687

00:52

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DIY: Play Classic Games on your XBMC Home Theater

Whitson Gordon explains how to get classic games from the 80s, 90s, and maybe a few from the early aughts on your XBMC setup http://lifehacker.com/5523672

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Tip Tester: How to Make Fire with Chocolate and Cake

Adam and Adam explain how to make a fire if you're stuck in a pinch with just a piece of chocolate and a can of soda. Unfortunately, you have to resist eating the chocolate. http://lifehacker.com/100935.

02:58

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How to Play SNES on Your iPad in Four Easy Steps

SNES games rock. Here's how to play them on an iPad in four easy steps, and even use a Wiimote as a controller! Be sure to check out Lifehacker's always up to date guide to jailbreaking your iOS device first. http://lifehacker.com/5584439.

04:32

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