Microsoft Launches Planner, a Trello-Like Project Management Tool

Microsoft Planner, a new tool that helps teams track and collaborate on projects, launched today for the Office 365 suite.

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Father’s Day Idea: Automatic’s Smart Car Dongle Is Cheaper Than Ever Today

No matter how long you’ve been driving, it’s never too late to learn better habits. Automatic is a little Bluetooth dongle that plugs into your car’s OBD-II port (found on almost any car made since 1996) and communicates with your smartphone to track driving habits, mileage, and engine problems. It can even trigger IFTTT recipes and integrate with your Amazon Echo! But best of all, if you’re in an accident, Automatic will automatically alert the authorities and call your family, no subscription required.

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WebViewScreenSaver Turns Any Web Site Into a Screen Saver on Mac

Mac: Screen savers aren’t as exciting as they used to be, but if you’re looking to mix things up a little, WebViewScreenSaver allows you to use any web site you want as a screen saver.

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Here’s the Best Deal We’ve Seen on the Second Generation Philips Hue Starter Kit

We see lots of deals these days on the original Philips Hue starter kit, but the second generation set includes a Siri-compatible bridge and brighter bulbs (800 lumens vs. 600), and you can save $25 on it today, courtesy of Amazon. That’s the best deal we’ve seen to date.

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RecycleHealth Helps You Donate Your Old Fitness Tracker

Fitness trackers can help you reach your goals, if you have a plan to stay motivated
…and if you can afford one in the first place. RecycleHealth, a program based at Tufts University, is collecting donated trackers to help with the second half of that equation.

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Ask the Lifehacker Staff Anything

It’s that time again! The staff of Lifehacker is here to dish, so pull up a chair, stoke the flames of your curiosity, and ask us anything.

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The Limitations of Positive Thinking

Positive thinking and striving for happiness are common goals associated with self-improvement. It seems that they’re becoming more pervasive within company cultures, too, as employee happiness, customer happiness, and a focus on productivity pop up in more company culture documents and mission statements.

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The Limitations of Positive Thinking

Positive thinking and striving for happiness are common goals associated with self-improvement. It seems that they’re becoming more pervasive within company cultures, too, as employee happiness, customer happiness, and a focus on productivity pop up in more company culture documents and mission statements.

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This Chart Compares 81 Hacker Friendly Single Board Computers

You have a ton of different options for single board computers that can run the likes of Linux or Android. While a board like the Raspberry Pi might be the most popular, it’s certainly not the only one. Over on HackerBoards, they have a massive chart comparing all 81 different boards.

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The Strategies That Work Best When Haggling a Used Car

If you’re going to buy a car, be prepared to haggle. And some strategies work better than others. In a recent survey, Consumer Reports summarized the negotiation methods that work best for getting a better deal on a used car

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