Lifehacker
Lifehacker is a weblog about life hacks and software that launched on 31 January 2005. The site was originally launched by Gawker Media and is owned by Ziff Davis. The blog posts cover a wide range of topics including Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Linux programs, iOS, and Android, as well as general life tips and tricks. The website is known for its fast-paced release schedule from its inception, with content being published every half hour all day long.
Type of site | Blog |
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Available in | English, Japanese |
Owner | Ziff Davis |
Created by | Gina Trapani |
Editor | Jordan Calhoun |
URL | lifehacker |
Commercial | Yes |
Registration | Optional, through OpenWeb |
Launched | 31 January 2005 |
Lifehacker has international editions: Lifehacker Australia (as of 2022 owned by Pedestrian), Lifehacker Japan, and Lifehacker UK, which feature most posts from the U.S. edition along with extra content specific to local readers. Lifehacker UK folded on 9 September 2020 when its British publisher decided not to renew its license.