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Free Software May 8, 2021 posted by Nigel

Watomatic – automatic tool helps you switch away from WhatsApp

The latest moves by Facebook to tie WhatsApp users more closely to Facebook haven’t gone down too well on the net. The result is a fair number of people who are planning or who have already left WhatsApp for more private shores. The problem is, how to let your contacts know you now prefer to use Signal, Telegram or any of the other more private messaging apps? Step up the free open source Watomatic app. This nifty little tool lets…

Eco Friendly October 7, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Earth Now – keep on eye on the climate with this app

We talk about climate change a lot but it’s hard to see in our day to day lives. After all, we’re just out here, living. Although you may think it seems hotter than it was last year, it’s probably not something you dwell on. If you want to see how the planet is doing with your own eyes, download the Earth Now app.

Gadgets August 15, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

AXIS Gear – get app control over your blinds

A home with shades that open and close on their own is some science fiction future action and the future is now! Check out AXIS Gear, the smart blind adapter that lets you control your windows with an app.

Gadgets August 6, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Playbrush – turn the morning routine into game time

Good dental hygiene is very important and the best way to ensure that you have it is really to start early in life. Instill the basics of brushing your teeth in your little one with the Playbrush, the smart toothbrush that turns cleaning your teeth into an actual game.

Awesome July 8, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Be My Eyes – app helps you borrow someone’s sight with a smartphone

The world is not super accessible to people who live with disabilities which is a problem. Although there’s still a lot of work to do in that realm, there’s an app that wants to help blind and low-vision people navigate the world. Be My Eyes let people in need borrow the sight of others.

Eco Friendly June 11, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Tap – find water wherever you go

Drinking water is SO GOOD for you. You probably aren’t drinking enough and you should do more. But plastic bottles are so not good for the earth and you should use less of them. So what do you do when you’re out and about, trying to stay hydrated while not creating more pollution? Check out tap, the app that tells you were you can fill up your bottle.

software May 15, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Carrot – the snarky weather report app

Weather, we all have to deal with it, pretty much every day. Get your weather forecast with a side of snark with Carrot, the weather app that tells you the weather and hopefully gives you a little laugh too.

Free Software May 8, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Transit – the app that keeps you on track

Getting from place to place can be tricky. Different public transpiration lines, traffic, road closures, all of these things are obstacles to getting from where you’re at to where you want to be. Don’t let anything slow you down, Transit is the app that will help you reach your destination no matter what.

Cool Web Apps & Sites May 7, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Just Watch – plan your streaming services

There are so many new streaming sites. Just. . . so many. And they don’t all have the same stuff but they all have good stuff. If you want to be sure you’re getting the shows you want and you don’t want to pay for all the things, check out Just Watch, the app and website that helps you find who’s streaming what.

Free Software May 6, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

The Fabulous – your life couch in app form

There are habits that we could all be better about. Whether it’s getting more physical activity, spending more time resting to heal, or just remembering to drink water, we could probably all be doing better somewhere. The Fabulous is the app to help you foster good habits.

software April 12, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Earworms Musical Brain Trainer – learn a new language with the power of music

Learning a new language is a goal that many people have for many different reasons. It’s not easy though. There are a lot of programs and apps out but this one is a bit unique. Earworms Musical Brain Trainer will help you learn a new language with music.

Free Software March 27, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Language Navi – the app that translates other apps

There are some cool apps out there that are not in English. Sometimes this isn’t really much of a problem as you can figure out from context what to do but other times, that’s harder. Language Navi is the app that translates other apps.

software March 4, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

Moon+ Reader Pro – this app has you covered on all reading bases

If you’ve been around the site for awhile, you’ve noticed that we like to read. It’s fundamental! Most people who are readers do so these days through e-readers and apps. The Moon+ Reader Pro app is the reader app that does it all from editing to just enjoying.

Free Software February 6, 2019 posted by Donyae Coles

NotOK – this app helps to make reaching out easier

When you’re struggling with your mental health, it’s not always easy to reach out for help. In fact it can be impossible to let people know that you’re struggling. The notOK app is one possible tool to help more people access the support they need. This app is a one push emergency button.

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