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The best language-learning tool in the world is like the best diet in the world. There are lots of good ones, but the best one is the one that works best for you. Before you choose one, think for a moment about how you like to learn and what you want to do. Do you like a study buddy or …
I’m just going to say it straight out: I don’t like business card scanners in the slightest. To me they’re much more work than they’re worth. I get piles of cards at the same time after a presentation, and it’s a waste of my time to scan each one and check the transcription and then put my cursor in those …
Here’s the first excerpt from the new book, The Bigger Book of Apps! Stay tuned for the pre-order extravaganza starting in a week or so. 🙂 My wonderful husband is a crazy Ironman triathlete-turned avid camper, and he’s frequently on all-day bike rides or multi-hour hikes. When I haven’t heard from him in a while, my worry gene kicks in. …
“Hmmm… who do I know from Mount Airy, Maryland?” “Why would the IRS leave me a message?” “How can I be calling MYSELF?” Robocalling is out. of. control. Most people I know have become so accustomed to avoiding them that they’ve completely stopped answering their phone unless they 100% recognize the caller. We look at the caller ID with anger, …
Although it seems like we’re losing the battle against robocallers, you don’t have to sit idly by while they take over your phone lines. Use these tools to block, identify and control unwanted calls. They can help you by… Comparing incoming calls with a database of known spammers and suspicious callers. Using technology to determine if the incoming call is …
I’ve been talking about a tool called Crystal for many years. Crystal lets you look up people to see a personality analysis based on their social media profiles, writing and other factors. I’ve generally found it to be pretty darn accurate, and, consequently, insanely creepy. So yesterday when I saw a new tool from Bunch.ai that claims to do the …
Note: I make a small commission when you click on the Amazon links. Usually it’s about enough to get a Starbucks coffee once a month. Alexa Will Be Home for Christmas: Buying a Smart Speaker Device Like last year, many people will be getting and gifting smart speakers for the holidays. I’m all in on these smart home devices that …
It’s been years since I set up a website from scratch with a new URL. But when my husband needed a new email address for our new life in Nashville, I volunteered to put a little something together on the fly. Here’s what happened. D.J. needed a new address. He and I brainstormed a new URL: addressyourstudentloans.com, and I popped …
Here in the U.S., we’re headed into the most wonderful time of the year… and here’s a list of great apps to help your holiday week be even better. Find the Best Ride: Migo Since your family’s not picking you up at the airport, you need a Lyft (or an Uber). But which rideshare service will come fastest and cost …
Happy Mid-Term Elections, everyone! I came across this app that you need to know about… not just because of the timing with the voting… it’s more about understanding the power of the data at your fingertips. #HelpfulButCreepy The app is called VoteWithMe, and although it seems to have been created by people on one side of the fence, it certainly …
In our house-buying/house-selling processes, there’s lots to keep up with. D.J. and I have missed a couple of important tasks that the agents had to remind us about. This is part of a series of tools via @BethBuysAHouse . We’ve acted on the first requests most of the time and didn’t need to be reminded of anything more than once. …
You guys are brilliant! Monday I asked some of you what your best tools were for staying focused, and more than 100 people chimed in. Here are three top categories of focus tools you’re using. I’ll be covering more in upcoming NerdWords. ADD YOURS BELOW! Let’s keep the conversation going. Music Tools Many folks mentioned they use music to block out …
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