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Fun Ways That The Average Person Can Benefit From Custom QR Codes Every Day

The QR code is a Quick Response Code. It's similar to an old-fashioned barcode or UPC code in that it can store an unlimited amount of info within a symbol, and a quick scan of that symbol reveals a wealth of info that is helpful. A QR code is better because: 1. It can be used by individuals (rather than just stores and manufacturers) to hold an unlimited amount of data, photos, and videos; 2. It can be regularly updated to reflect timely, new info; and 3. It's a quick way to get … [Read more...]

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Hi-Tech Ford Cars Help You Stay Connected By Streamlining & Simplifying Info For Drivers

Jim and I were recently invited back to Detroit to participate in Ford's annual trend conference that looks at the global trends and issues facing consumers now and into the future. We've already summarized the coolest things we learned about Ford green vehicles at this event. Now, we're going to talk about the fun things that Ford is doing with technology. Right off the bat, I found it interesting when Bill Ford, Jr. said that Ford Motor Company's 2 biggest goals are: #1 To be a … [Read more...]

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Why I LOVE My Samsung Galaxy Nexus Phone & The Must-Have Apps And Widgets I Immediately Downloaded

I recently traded in my Droid X for the brand new Galaxy Nexus. So did my hubby. There are so many more pro's than con's to this phone. Both hubby and I absolutely love our new Samsung Galaxy Nexus cell phones! (Our phones were purchased through Verizon, with their unlimited data plan.) Right now, the Galaxy Nexus is the best Android phone you can buy. --PC World I've always gotten a lot of positive feedback whenever I've shared my favorite apps for those who just got a new … [Read more...]

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Why I Love Dropbox For Sharing & Syncing Files… And You Will Too!

With Dropbox you can sync files & photos between your phone and computer, or multiple computers. photo by Johan Larsson on Flickr

I've been using Dropbox for over a year now, and I love it. I mentioned it in passing when I wrote about my favorite Android apps for Droid phone newbies. Since then, a number of my friends have signed up and most are surprised by how much they use Dropbox on a regular basis now. I'm sure there are others who may have heard about Dropbox, but aren't sure what exactly to use it for. So I thought I'd take a few minutes to explain why I like Dropbox so much and highlight some of the … [Read more...]

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My Favorite Android Apps For Newbies With A Droid Phone

Before I got my new Motorola Droid X phone, I had an iPhone 3. Back then, I wrote about all of my favorite iPhone apps -- to help newbies figure out which ones might be worth exploring. (I also touched on the best iPhone game apps for non-gamers.) Now, I'll share my favorite Android apps. I've also been asking friends what their favorite Droid apps are. It's interesting to see what's important to some, what's not important to others, and where people put their priorities in terms of … [Read more...]

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Apple iPhone vs Google Android Phones (I Got The Droid X After 2 Years With An iPhone)

I recently got a Motorola Droid X smartphone. I cannot tell you how much I am completely in love with the Android phone! But then, I really dig gadgets & electronics in general, so it's not all that surprising. Before this, I had an iPhone 3.0. For the 2 years I had it, I absolutely loved that phone too! Here's why I like the Droid X better than the iPhone... My Switch From iPhone To Android Phone When the Android phones first came out, I knew from the get-go that … [Read more...]

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Best iPhone Game Apps For Those Who Don’t Normally Play Games On Their Cell Phones

I don't play games on my cellphone (an iPhone) very often. However, I do enjoy board games, word games, and Tetris-type "clear the board" games. That said, I LOVE these iPhone apps that I found under the Games category in the Apple store! Since I'm no gamer, I thought maybe others who simply wanted to add a few fun time-wasters onto their iPhones might appreciate this info. (See the type of iPhone apps I prefer, instead of games.) Here's why I think the following iPhone game apps are … [Read more...]

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Top 2 Twitter iPhone Apps: Twitterific Premium vs Twittelator Pro

I have a couple of different Twitter accounts, each with an entirely different audience based on very unique interests: @FunDogs - fun dog tips for people with dogs @FunHouseHome - helpful information for homeowners - fun home & garden tips @FunTimesGuide - where the geek in me hangs out and I interact with people on a wide variety of topics People who are interested in my dog-related tweets aren't necessarily interested in my geeky updates or my house & home tweets, so I … [Read more...]

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Best iPhone Apps For iPhone & iTouch Newbies

I've had an iPhone for 4 months now. Before that, I had the standard no-frills Motorola Razr phone. During these first 4 months, I've spent a good deal of time researching just about every single iPhone app I could possibly need (or want). And now I feel confident that I have tweaked all my settings and narrowed down my installed apps to only the ones that I use on a regular basis. As a result, the iPhone is doing a great job at keeping my life sufficiently organized, and my productivity … [Read more...]

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