There are far too many "how-to" websites to count these days, as people have grown accustomed to using search engines to accomplish the most mundane tasks imaginable. As someone who recently sought out a hack for boiling the perfect oatmeal, I must also admit that this is a habit I fall into. But if we have to narrow these guides to one site that manages to rise above the competition, we have to choose Lifehacker, whose motto is "Tips and downloads for getting things done." The team behind the site pride themselves on providing some of the web's most useful hacks, and their success so far speaks for itself. These guides are truly useful, as their hacks cover everything from fixing your computer to cooking the perfect lasagna. The best part is that the busy staff has been committed to providing high-quality hacks at least 18 times a day (fewer on the weekends). What makes the site addicting is that every day promises a new (and useful) hack that you can apply to daily life. Why It's Going To Rule... Since being launched by a single blogger in 2005, Lifehacker has gone on to be acquired by Gawker Media and now boasts about 13 million unique visitors a month. That's another 13 million parents who are teaching their kids to clean their headlights with toothpaste. This past year saw huge growth for the hack site, thanks to loads of viral content that have been published. Also, the site has managed to greatly increase its workflow by shifting more focus on guest bloggers and contributors who help them promote the site.
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