Windows users have a lot of choices when it comes to screencasting tools, but the best of the bunch is the professional, feature-rich, editing, high quality-producing Camtasia Studio. More »

Mac: Computer games have come a long way since the days of Doom, Zork, Tie Fighter, and Castle Wolfenstein, but many of us who grew up with those games would like to replay them. Boxer is a free app that will let you play any DOS game on your Mac. More »

Getting your finances in order means thinking about insurance, retirement, credit, budgeting, and much more. That doesn't have to be overwhelming, though. This checklist from the New York Times can help make sense out of all the things you should be doing. More »

*The adorable images above and below are free downloadable cards and desktop wallpaper designed by Eva Juliet at Mon Carnet!

Google (and Lifehacker) occasionally get in the holiday spirit, as when we covered Google Map's NORAD Santa Tracker. If your kids are expecting a visit from Santa you can answer a few questions and have Google call your child and leave a personalized message. More »

Pop filters are used to avoid sharp "P" and "B" sounds from overloading the mic level and causing distortion; these are known as ‘plosives. Most commercial pop filters are $20-40, but you can build your own with an embroidery hoop, a dowel, and panythose for a fraction of that. More »

I go through phases with my headphones. Sometimes I happily tune out the sounds of the city in favor of my own personal life soundtrack, and other times I want to listen to the people around me. These days I’m in a major headphones phase and finding myself constantly trying to untangle the wires from my coat buttons or the keys in my pocket. These little earbud holders called Spooled are perfect for the headphone-wearer in your life who prefers minimal buds to chunkier headphones. Each little unit is designed to look like a vintage thread spool and will keep the cords in line and the buds protected (good if, like me, you have a cat that likes to hunt the buds and try to eat them). If you’re looking for a last-minute stocking stuffer, this little $8 device would be perfect. Click here to pick up one online. xo, grace