Lifehacker’s Exclusive Line of Productivity Software [Lifehacker Code]

from Lifehacker by Gina Trapani Not only do the editors here at Lifehacker feed your head with a feast of posts every day, every once in awhile we put our programming chops to good use and build custom software for our readers. If you’ve missed any of the Lifehacker Code line of applications, scripts, and plug-ins, here’s your chance to get caught up. All of the Lifehacker Code projects listed below are free to download, and they’re licensed under the GNU Public License with source available, so we invite you to use, modify, and enhance to your heart’s content. Windows Applications Texter (text substitution) Save countless keystrokes by automatically replacing abbreviations with commonly used phrases you define, like email signatures and common acronyms. Swept Away (automatic window minimizer) A simple system tray utility that automatically minimizes applications that you aren’t using. ClickWhen (timed mouse clicks) Set up an automated mouse click to run on a window after a user-defined period of time. Rocker (navigation utility) A mouse navigation tool that lets you perform common tasks, like moving forward and backward in your browser, by simply rocking your fingers across your left and right mouse buttons. Dropcloth (desktop background) Instantly blank out your desktop and all of your running apps with Dropcloth, a Windows copy of previously mentioned Mac-only app Backdrop. Belvedere (rules-based file processor) Automatically runs user-defined actions on folders and files (like deleting files X weeks old from your Downloads folder.) Firefox Extensions Better Gmail Enhance Gmail with some of the best available Greasemonkey scripts which add over 30 additional features like keyboard shortcuts, saved searches, secure access, conversation previews, attachment icons and more. Translated into over 25 languages. Better Gmail 2 Enhance Gmail’s new interface with a collection of the best Greasemonkey user scripts available, which add keyboard shortcuts, secure access, attachment icons and more. Better GCal Enhances Google Calendar with a collection of the best Greasemonkey user scripts available in a single interface. Better GReader Enhances Google Reader with a collection of the best Greasemonkey user scripts available in a single interface. Better Flickr Enhances Flickr with a collection of the best Greasemonkey user scripts available in a single interface. Better YouTube Enhances YouTube with a collection of the best Greasemonkey user scripts for YouTube available in a single interface. About This Site Bookmarks (dynamic, page-based bookmarks) Quick access meta lookups about the web page you’re viewing. (Featured in PC Magazine) Command Line Tools Todo.sh (shell script to-do list manager) Manage that todo.txt file sitting on your desktop with a simple shell script that makes adding, prioritizing, editing, and marking tasks as complete simple from the command line.
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	9:14 PM (2 hours ago) Boost Your Willpower with a Bite to Eat [Resolutions] from Lifehacker by Adam Pash The New York Times takes on willpower, suggesting that our ability to control our impulses may work like a muscle we can strengthen through different means. For example: Studies now show that self-control… may be strengthened by the foods we eat. Laughter and conjuring up powerful memories may also help boost a person’s self-control. And, some research suggests, we can improve self-control through practice, testing ourselves on small tasks in order to strengthen our willpower for bigger challenges. The article focuses a lot on how food affects willpower, highlighting how sugary foods and—perhaps more practical for dieters—several small meals in a day will keep your self-control levels high. Got any tricks of your own for boosting your self-control and actually keeping your resolutions past February? Let’s hear them in the comments. How to Boost Your Willpower [NYT]