Most Popular How-to Guides of 2016
Walkthroughs are our bread and butter here at Lifehacker, and you seem to enjoy reading them as much as we enjoy writing them. Here are the best practice guides that we published in 2016.
Always up to date guide to building a hackintosh (macOS Sierra)
Building a hackintosh, that is, installing macOS on third-party hardware, used to require extremely limited hardware choices and a significant amount of know-how. Now your options are vast and the installation process is pretty simple. With that in mind, here’s our always up-to-date hackintosh guide that walks you through buying compatible parts, building a machine, and installing macOS yourself.
How to master the New Messages app in iOS 10
The biggest change in iOS 10 is the Messages app, which is suddenly a lot more playful with animations, stickers, and more. Here’s how to get the most out of it.
How to deal with the new iOS 10 lock screen
The first thing you’ll notice when you download iOS 10 is the new quirky lock screen. It looks different, and you might be a little shocked to see that the familiar “Slide to Unlock” is gone. There are many other settings. Don’t worry, most of these changes are for the better.
How to turn your bike into a Pokémon Go car
Pokémon Go is great for adventure on your feet, but just like the original Game Boy games, having a bike makes everything better. You travel faster, you can carry more things, and it’s a lot of fun. This is how I created the perfect PokéBike and how you can create your own.
How to back up your computer automatically with built-in Windows 10 tools
If you don’t already have a backup system, you’ll create one today. In about 15 minutes, we will finally ensure that your computer and all of its valuable data are backed up regularly. On Windows 10, it’s mostly painless and easier than ever. There really is no excuse not to .
How to upgrade to iOS 10 right now
iOS 10 is due out next Tuesday , but if you have the patience of a teenager, don’t worry, you can upgrade to iOS 10 right now.
Create the perfect brace for March Madness with Math
The NCAA just released the official March Madness standings , and the only thing that separates you from the ideal group is a little math logic. It’s time to win this office pool.
Why deadlifts are worth the hype and how to do them safely
Deadlifts: Either you love them or you fear them. At first glance, they look like a great way to throw your back (and you can do it if you are in terrible shape ), but in fact it is one of the best and most practical movements in the gym or beyond. Here’s what you need to know about this less lethal exercise.
How to jailbreak your Kindle
Last week we learned that you can jailbreak any current Kindle model . Moreover, although this process takes a little time, it is also quite easy to do. The end result is a Kindle that is a little nicer to use. Here’s how to do it.
Always up to date guide to setting up your Raspberry Pi
So you’ve finally got your Raspberry Pi, and it’s sitting on your desk, waiting for you to do something cool with it. Good news: Setting it up these days is silly and simple, and in less than 30 minutes, you’ll be hacking into your tiny $ 35 computer.
How to make a bootable macOS Sierra installation USB drive
If you want to do a clean install of macOS Sierra, or have multiple Macs to install it, then a bootable flash drive is the best choice for an easy installation. Here’s how to do it.
How to get the most out of the new photos app in iOS 10
One of the relatively subtle new features in iOS 10 is the smarter Photos app, which makes organizing your photos easier. It usually succeeds, but some of its best features are not obvious or obvious to use. Let’s see how to use the new features.
How index funds make investing easier and less intimidating
Once I finally paid off my debt and generally got my financial life back on track, I was ready to start investing. Everything I read told me to check the index funds, which I did. Of course, this is a great tool with a number of benefits for new and experienced investors.
How to enable encryption on Facebook Messenger
The end-to-end message encryption that Facebook promised Messenger users back in July is finally rolling out to everyone. Here’s how to enable it.
How to change your car’s brake pads
Your car is a big, expensive car that will cost you a ton to maintain over its lifetime. Learning how to do some of these jobs yourself can save you tons of money. For example, replacing brake pads is one of those jobs that sounds a lot harder than it actually is, and we’re going to walk you through that from start to finish.
Like this! It’s been a great year with how-tos and walkthroughs, and reflects some of the most important news of the year, such as iOS 10 and Pokémon Go. Of course, there are your standard Lifehacker qualities as well, like making the most of your Raspberry Pi, working on your machine, and saving money for the future.
Whether your favorite of the year made the list or not, we’d love to hear which guide helped you the most. And if you’re still hungry for how-to, check out the top-rated how-to guides from 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009, and 2008 .