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Better Than Piracy: March Madness, Firefox 11 and Not the New iPad!

Monday, March 19th, 2012 – running time 38:03

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This week we're not talking about the new iPad, but what we'd buy instead. Firefox 11 finally brings add-on sync and March Madness proves that piracy isn't always the best option when you want to watch TV online. Also, we'll extend a Wi-Fi signal from a house to a barn and more!

This week on Ask Lifehacker we're NOT talking about the new iPad, but what we'd buy instead. Firefox 11 finally brings add-on sync and March Madness proves that piracy isn't always the best option when you want to watch TV online. Also, we'll extend a Wi-Fi signal from a house to a barn, figure out a use for OS X's dashboard, and start training for the inevitable zombie apocalypse.

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Lifehacker Extra
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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.
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Mar 5, 2012
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