This week on the podcast we're answering your questions about prepaid cellphone carriers, selling stuff online, and choosing Android phones—plus an announcement about the future of the Lifehacker podcast.
How to Listen to This Week's Episode
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Announcement
After a 100+ episode run, we regret to announce that the Lifehacker show will be on an indefinite hiatus. It's been an awesome time, but the Lifehacker team needs to take some time to focus on some other things. Thanks to all of you who have been with us over the years! If nothing else, know that the Lifehacker podcast had an effect on the world—our news about LinkedIn's two-factor authentication is cited on Wikipedia.
Questions
Jacob asks, "I do A LOT of video recording and like to save all of my videos. The problem, though, is that they take up a lot of space (in AVCHD format). Is there a format I could use to save space with a minimal loss in quality? What program would I need to do this?"
Handbrake, compressed H.264. Basically, it's the same format with a different wrapper at a lower bitrate, but because the compression isn't being carried out in real time by a camera it can retain the same/similar quality at a lower bit rate.
Tony asks, "What are my choices for a prepaid carrier that uses AT&T's network? I'm looking for a cheaper option."
You have a lot of choices. Check out our list of the five most popular (though most are Verizon and Sprint-based), as well as our guide to picking a prepaid carrier. Once you want to start your search, this Wikipedia page has a huge list of the MVNOs in the US, and which carrier they're attached to.
Keri asks, "I have a new Windows 7 desktop that I would like to setup with Wake On LAN to turn on my computer when I'm away. I've got the WOL option enabled in the BIOS and in the power management settings. However, when it comes to setting up the IP address, I am lost: do I have to pay for DynDNS or will DHCP reservations work fine?"
The two are actually for different things, so it depends on what you're trying to do. Think of it this way: if you're only accessing your computer from inside your home network, then all you need is DHCP reservations. If you're accessing your computer from outside your network, you'll need DynDNS.
Sam writes, "I wanted to ask about some good ways to sell used stuff online. I know there are options with Amazon, eBay, and others. However I don't know if and how one is better than the other."
It depends a lot on what you're selling and how much money you'd like to make (vs. how much work you'd like to do). You should find most of what you need to know in our complete guide to selling your stuff. You can also sell it on Facebook, too.
Every listener ever asks, "Moto X or Nexus 5?" "Samsung Note 3 or S5?" "Insert Android phone here or insert Android phone here?" "How do I choose an Android phone?"
This is a question we get almost every week—but no one can answer it but you! My recommendation: read reviews from a trusted gadget site like Gizmodo, or another Android-focused outlet. Chances are, even googling the two will give you a lot of information and comparisons from people who have used both. You might also check out our guide to picking your next Android phone.
Tips
This week, we're all on the show sharing our favorite tips of all time:
Downloads
And, in honor of our final episode, we shared some of our favorite brain-boosting podcasts. You can find them and many others in this awesome list.
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