This week we're varying from the usual format (yes, again) and focusing on Apple's latest release, OS X Mountain Lion with some of the new features, how to prepare your Mac for the upgrade and how to tweak some of the annoyances that we found in the new OS. For more information and links about the topics in this episode, check out the show notes at http://lifehacker.com/theshow. Show notes for every episode are posted on Mondays at 12:00 PM PT.

about 13 hours ago
Why the shower gets hot or cold when you flush (and how you can prevent it): http://t.co/NpPLvFTSxT
about 17 hours ago
Thinking about getting a mail-in DNA test? Here are some things to consider: http://t.co/r7oWQPoQpG
about 18 hours ago
Tabman for Chrome is an elegant solution to the problem of too many open tabs: http://t.co/3CO8XKeYOG
about 19 hours ago
Evernote is awesome, but it's sorely missing reminders. Here's how to finally get reminders for your notes: http://t.co/2Q58ymm7QJ
about 20 hours ago
Want to try that 7-minute workout, but don't have a timer around? Here's a web app that guides you through it: http://t.co/Rp1HNai6Oa
about 20 hours ago
Two great Mac apps, Bluenote and Multimon, are up to 90% off today: http://t.co/7NgEpTiPrk
