Lifehacker

Hosted by Adam Pash and Adam Dachis.

Learn tips and tricks for everything from computers to brewing coffee. Want to learn how to make a touch-screen stylus from a candy wrapper? Done. Need to open a beer bottle with paper? Right here. Whether you want to be productive or just have fun, this show will help you get it done. Read More

Hack Your Home Theater: Rip Movies, Fix Scratched DVDs, and Set Up XBMC!

Sunday, June 12th, 2011 – running time 09:29

In this episode, we return to the couch and figure out a better way to enjoy one of our favorite gadgets: the television. We'll learn how to fix a scratched DVD using a few common household items, rip a movie from a DVD or other media format, avoid overpaying for HDMI cables, and set up XBMC!

In this episode, we return to the couch and figure out a better way to enjoy one of our favorite gadgets: the television. We'll learn how to fix a scratched DVD using a few common household items, rip a movie from a DVD or other media format, avoid overpaying for HDMI cables, and set up XBMC. Grab your popcorn and take a seat - This is Lifehacker, Episode 13.

Tip Tester: Fix a Scratched DVD

Whitson shows us how to fix a scratched DVD using a few common household items like Pledge and...toothpaste?

00:55 | Play

Survivalist: How to Rip a DVD

01:56 | Play

MacGyver Tips: POPCORN!

Adam shows us how to save money by making delicious popcorn at home.

02:50 | Play

How to Set UP XBMC

Adam demonstrates how to set up XBMC on your TV at home and enjoy the best in digital entertainment.

04:05 | Play

Cheapskate: Cheap HDMI Cables

Kevin answers a question we've all asked: why are HDMI cables so damn expensive? The reality is, they aren't. Find out how to get cheap ones.

06:00 | Play

Downloads of the Day: XBMC, Handbrake, StreamToMe

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Show Title:
Lifehacker
Description:
Learn tips and tricks for everything from computers to brewing coffee. Want to learn how to make a touch-screen stylus from a candy wrapper? Done. Need to open a beer bottle with paper? Right here. Whether you want to be productive or just have fun, this show will help you get it done.
Categories:
How-To & DIY, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Mar 21, 2011
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Credits
Adam Pash (Host)