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Trending Mobile In a Big Way
Flurry Analytics recently posted statistics tracking usage of smartphones and tablets across both Android and IOS devices. These statics are interesting, and maybe not what one might expect. According to Flurry, the average time spent per mobile device is slightly more than 2.5 hours per day. Of that time, 80% is spent within applications, and only 20% is spent browsing the web. Surprisingly, email only gets about 3 minutes per day. What is the biggest category? You might have guessed… [Read More…]
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How Productive Are You?
The sheer pace of business and life makes it difficult to remember what comes next, what is critical, what is really important, and what can wait until tomorrow. Applying technology is not the solution to every problem, and technology won’t solve our own lack of discipline. But, this area of cutting through the clutter and staying focused is one that technology can certainly help with, if blended with good time management and organizational principles. Here are a few things I have… [Read More…]
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Windows 8 Mobile
Have you noticed the barrage of ads about new Windows 8 phones and tablets? It will be interesting to see what inroads Microsoft can make to the tablet market. iPad and Andriod definitely have the market share now. Microsoft would like to pick up both the consumer market and the business market with their new line. The business market seems more likely at this point, since presumably the fact that it is a Windows 8 platform will create easier compatibility… [Read More…]
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Favorite Travel Apps
The holidays are here! Many of us will be traveling to see our friends and family or just taking a little time for relaxation. Here are few of my favorite free travel apps for both iPhone and Android that may make traveling just a little bit easier: Yelp. A go-to app for restaurant suggestions. Search for the type of food you are looking for and Yelp will give you a list of the most popular restaurants to choose from. You can see what the… [Read More…]
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Getting More From Your Wi-Fi Only Tablet
Congratulations! You finally did it! You bought yourself a tablet, but you saved yourself a bit of money by going with a Wi-Fi only tablet. No surprise, most people don’t need the extra data plan. Here are a few tips for getting more from your Wi-Fi only tablet: Tether-Use your phone’s built-in tethering ability. You will probably have to pay the carrier an extra fee. Another way is to download a third-party app such as PdaNet. Mobile hotspot- You can… [Read More…]
School Time!
Seems like summer just began and now we are thinking of getting the kids ready for another school year. Amongst the basics of pencils and notebooks there are a few electronics that are making that list for this 2012-2013 school year. Binder iPad Case: This is a three-ring binder but instead of holding just paper and folders this $25 accessory from Griffin Technologies makes a home for your students iPad. Google Nexus 7 Tablet: $200 making this a more economical… [Read More…]
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Laptop, Tablet or Smartphone? How Do You Choose?
Are you in the market for a new laptop? Have you considered that a new smartphone or tablet might be a better choice? Smartphones and tablets are virtually replacing personal laptop computers. Actually, they are revolutionizing portable devices. Smartphones are becoming increasingly sophisticated, but they do have limited capability. Tablets are a better fit for people looking for more functionality than a smartphone can give you. So, what do tablets and smartphones do differently from your laptop? Sure, you can… [Read More…]
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Wireless Whiteboard App
Wouldn’t it be great to have one of those cool electronic whiteboards that allows you to draw, capture, and interact with your electronic presentation all at once? Well, if you already have a large screen or even a monitor in your conference area and an iPad, you may want to check out the iPad application Air Sketch. Air Sketch turns your iPad into a digital, wireless whiteboard. You can use a stylus or your finger to draw and sketch. It then provides… [Read More…]
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Will the Microsoft Surface be a True iPad Rival?
Microsoft is shaking things up in the tablet world with their release of the specs for the new Windows 8 tablet, Surface. This first look at the new tablet is getting lots of press. The number one new feature causing much excitement is the detachable keyboard cover that acts like Apple’s smart cover. It connects to your Surface with a single magnetic click and comes in five fun colors. It is a full multi-touch keyboard and trackpad and protective cover… [Read More…]
My Favorite To-Do List App
Looking for a simple to-do list app that works on iPad, Andriod, and PC? Check out Wunderlist. It is a simple application that allows you to create lists of things to do. This app syncs to the web, so that you can have your to-do lists on all of your devices. It allows you to prioritize, set due dates, take notes, star items, and complete items. However, what I really like about it is that it is simple. Many to-do list managers make… [Read More…]
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