For most of us, written communication is part of our everyday life. Email has quickly become an important part of our working lives and if you want to make sure that yours in tip top shape before you hit send, WhiteSmoke is the grammar checker that deep dives.
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Hello! Robotic Assistant – your own helpful little robot friend
By now it’s pretty clear that Alexa is the winner of the personal assistant category but that doesn’t mean that we can’t point out other neat options. The Sony Xperia Hello! Robotic Assistant, the personal home assistant that gets to know you and your family.
Read MoreMountie – turn your tablet into a second screen with this laptop mount
Most of us don’t use our technology in a standalone manner. All of our devices, laptops, desktops, smartphones, tablets and even televisions and game systems, work together for greater productivity. Not all of these need complex connections. The Mountie is a grip that helps you set up your tablet as a second display for your laptop.
Read MoreTetra – the countertop dishwasher of your dreams
So your new apartment didn’t come with a dishwasher? Not to worry, this compact, countertop option is there for you. The Tetra is the portable dishwasher for small apartments or simple living situations.
Read MoreBoxLock – never come home to a stolen package again
There’s nothing worse then getting home and finding out that the package that you thought was going to be waiting for you is just. . . not there. Box thieves are real and they’ve ruined more than a few people’s day. Boxlock is the solution for making sure your packages are home when you get there.
Read MoreJoin – make all your devices work together with this app
Most of us use multiple devices throughout the day. We switch from mobile phones, to computers, to tablets and back and forth throughout the entire day. We try to keep up with a lot of data by sending ourselves emails and using productivity apps. Join is one such app that will help link up all your devices.
Read MoreFreewrite – the modern typewriter for distraction free writing
I really like typing on typewriters. There’s something about the lack of being connected to the internet that gives me that extra boost in productivity. And click clack keys are nice as well. If you want that distraction free writing time with a more modern feel, get your hands on a Freewrite, the typewriter for the 21st century.
Read MoreMyFax – turn your email into a fax machine
It’s 2018 and we still need to use faxes. I know, it seems like that technology would have died but it’s still hanging on. If you find yourself with a life that calls for a fax machine and you don’t want to run out to your local stationary store, check out MyFax, the app that turns your computer or phone into a fax machine.
Read MoreOUSI Electric Pencil Sharpener – charge this common desk gadget via USB
Most of our work is done on the computer or mobile devices these days but there’s still something about using a pencil to get things done. If you like taking physical notes with a piece of wood and lead, check out the OUSI Electric Pencil Sharpener, the USB sharpener.
Read MoreRiteTag – get the best hashtag for your next post
Hashtags are still an important tool for social media use. If you just use social media for your personal life, then it’s probably not THAT important what you tag posts with but if you’re into marketing or trying to get you work noticed by the right people, hashtags can ma e a difference. RiteTag is the app that helps you get the best hashtags for your posts.
Read MorePacemaker – track your word goals with this handy tool
One of the things that writers really love about NaNoWriMo is the awesome tracker that is embedded in the website. It makes it easy to see what you’ve done, how far you have to go and adjust word count so you can still meet your goal, even if you miss some days. Pacemaker Planner is an alternative for those other 11 months of the year.
Read MoreWaitList – meet new people during your next layover
Waiting at the airport is a real drag. You have to be there hours before your flight and once you’re through security you’re just stuck with nothing but eating and shopping at overpriced stores for things you don’t need to pass the time. WaitList is the social media app that helps you network while you’re waiting.
Read MoreUnroll Me – get your email back under control in 2018
Over the years you’ve probably subscribed to many email lists some of which you likely do not have any use for. Don’t waste a bunch of time going through them and unsubscribing one by one, Unroll Me is the website that helps you dump all your junk mail at once.
Read MoreHootsuite – get a handle on social media marketing
Managing social media can be a hard task for many small businesses. It’s best practice to be on every social media platform and gets even trickier when you have multiple “brands” that you handle. Make things more efficient with Hootsuite, the social media productivity software.
Read MoreDatally – stop going over your limits with this app
If you don’t have unlimited data then blowing through your data is probably a huge hassle when you’re on your mobile device. Datally helps you track your usage better and find Wi-Fi options so you can save even more while you’re out and about.
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