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Technology is supposed to help us be more efficient, get more done and save time. But sometimes the headaches encountered with checking my email or spending time with technical support seems to get in the way of increasing my productivity.
If you have a SmartPhone, you've got some real opportunities at your fingertips to help you manage life. Here are some of my favorite apps. Most, if not all of these, were free:
MyShopi
Never be without "the list" again. This app allows me to create
and manage lists for all the places I shop. i.e. Groceries, Target, Sam's Club, etc. As I think of things I need to pick up, I simply add them to my list. I can even scan an item's bar code and it will automatically populate. It also allows you to email or text your list to someone else who might be helping you run your errands!
 HootSuite This app allows you to view more than one social media site at a time. For example, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. White Noise Lite Being able to play white noise allows me a better night's sleep when I'm traveling or when someone, who shall go unnamed, is snoring. This app has several options such as airplane, beach, clock, chimes, crickets, fan, rain, thunder and train. Mint.com This intuitive software program connects your accounts all in one place and automatically organizes your spending into categories which allows you to stay on budget and avoid surprises at the end of the month. Genius Scan This app turns your phone into a pocket scanner. It enables you to quickly scan documents on the go and email the scans as a JPEG or a PDF. PaperKarma I'm all for cutting down on junk mail but usually don't take the time to contact a company to get off their lists. Now it's as easy as taking a photo with your phone. PaperKarma then contacts the sender to add you to their "Do not mail" list. Retail Me Not Coupons My kids first told me about this one and I've used it on several occasions, including buying doors at Menards! You simply enter the name of the store or restaurant you're shopping at and the app will show you both the in-store and online specials that are available.
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