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Google, Google, and More Google!

This week on the podcast we're talking about Google, Google, and more Google. Also, your questions about keeping to a budget, cold-emailing your dream job's company, and freeing up space on your iPhone.

Best External Battery Pack/Phone Charger?

If you've ever watched your phone's battery die before you could charge it again, you know a good, portable battery pack is a lifesaver. However, they're not all made equally some are definitely more useful (and more functional) than others.

Nine Things You Should and Shouldn't Do If You Lose Your Job

Most of us wouldn"t think to associate the words "joblessness" and "fun," but unemployment coach Katie DeVito says she wouldn"t have it any other way: "The best thing that ever happened to me was getting laid off.

PowerInbox Adds Your Social Network Feeds to Your Email Sidebar

Social networks have a nasty habit of yanking you out of what you're doing. PowerInbox lets you keep up with what's happening without leaving your email tab.

How Much Did Your Computer Cost?

Your computer is a centerpiece of productivity and worth a level of investment. How much money do you put into yours, though? Moreover, how much does it cost to maintain?

Show Us Your Favorite Smart Playlist

Whether it's built in or available through add-ons, most music players allow you to create smart playlists based on criteria you set. They can match specific genres, dates, and speeds, or use just about any other music data you can think of. We'd like to see yours.

GText Syncs Your Android's Text Messages Directly with Gmail

Chrome: Although Gmail can already send and receive text messages, it doesn't sync with your Android smartphone. Gtext, an extension from previously mentioned MightyText, sends and receives texts directly in Gmail using your mobile phone number.

Will getting an advanced degree limit your career options?

Great discussions are par for the course here on Lifehacker. Each day, we highlight a discussion that is particularly helpful or insightful, along with other great discussions and reader questions you may have missed.

The Post-College Survival Guide

You took the walk with your cap and gown. You have that diploma in your hand. You're ready to tackle the world. But where the heck do you start? What are you forgetting to do? Once you're out of college, you have a lot of ground to cover to get things moving.

Give Better Criticism with These Four Rules

Giving someone thoughtful, productive criticism is a lot harder than it seems. To keep things productive, cognitive scientist, author, and philosopher Daniel Dennett shares four simple rules to help guide you to successful critical commentary.