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Munich ends its long-running love affair with Linux

When Munich decided to ditch many of its Windows installations in favor of Linux in 2003, it was considered a groundbreaking moment for open source software — it was proof that Linux could be used for large-scale government work. However,…

The 10 Free Apps We’re Most Thankful For

Image credit: William Hook/Flickr The Lifehacker staff sifts through a ton of apps on a regular basis, but a few have stuck with us over the years. Some apps are simply nice to have, while others have become essential in…

Smartphones are killing Black Friday

Overall sales on Black Friday have been steadily declining for years. This year, Black Friday spending was spread out through November with most sales starting Thanksgiving morning. Mobile spending is drastically up on Thanksgiving, making Black Friday more of a season…