As we’ve mentioned in past round ups of tools and apps, there are so many out there. It’s dizzying. We can’t begin to uncover all the gems. This time, we asked journalists and industry experts to share their favorite lesser known apps. And, boy did they deliver! We’re using some of the apps they recommended. As if we needed more! This roundup includes apps for a variety [...]
One day, out of the blue, my slick red coffeemaker pumped out only half of our morning wakeup fuel. I jiggled the coffeepot. Nothing. Hmm. I decided to try again the next day before entering panic mode. The next day, I turned on the coffeemaker and 15 minutes later, the coffeepot remained empty. Jostled it. Zippo. I took out the coffee filter with the grounds [...]
One point four million. That’s how many apps are in the Google Play store as of February 2015. That’s more than Apple App Store’s 1.2 million. It’s not surprising when you think about it. Apple is the only company that produces hardware for its iOS. Many companies manufacture Android smartphones, tablets, and other devices. With 1.4 million options, every category must have thousands or hundreds [...]
AkrutoSync software adds new pricing option of a monthly subscription to accommodate the needs of its growing customer base FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Akruto, Inc. Press Release Newton, Mass. August 4, 2015 – Akruto, Inc. — developers of AkrutoSync™, Windows® PC software that syncs Outlook Calendars, Contacts, Tasks, and Notes across unlimited mobile devices — announces the introduction of a new subscription-based pricing option for customers. [...]
With more than 21 million individuals having their personal information stolen from OPM’s computers, the hacking offers a harsh reminder for everyone to take steps to protect their personal information. Akruto CEO discusses how using the right tools can help limit personal information from being made public. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Akruto, Inc. Press Release Newton, Mass. – July 17, 2015 – The New York Times reports the [...]
Akruto software offers two-way sync that ensures Outlook 2016 for Windows and all devices have the same information FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Akruto, Inc. Press Release Newton, Mass. – July 14, 2015 – To help users who want to upgrade to Microsoft Outlook 2016, Akruto has updated its Windows PC software to provide users with the ability to sync Outlook 2016 with iPhone, Windows Phone, and Android [...]
We aren’t on Twitter all day. If we were, we’d never get anything done. It’s easy to get pulled into many conversations and spend hours there. Aside from Twitter chats and the occasional reply, we schedule our tweets throughout the day rather than responding live. This spreads out our presence and helps us avoid dominating the Twitter stream. We create every reply, retweet, and [...]
Google has introduced its next operating system: Android M. We don’t know what M stands for yet other than M Developer Preview. Considering its past names have all been sweet (Gingerbread, Lollipop, Jelly Bean, Ice Cream Sandwich, etc.), we wonder if its final name will be marshmallow, meringue, macaroon, or macaron. We’re getting hungry and off track here. What could be Android M's final name? Back [...]
Our Twitter account needs a good cleaning. The people we follow outnumber the people who follow us. And that’s OK. Still, we want to weed the list to remove anyone who isn’t active. A colleague tells us about ManageFlitter, so we give it a go. ManageFlitter offers three plans including a free one. The free plan allows you to clean up your with a limit [...]
A friend asked for feedback on a website. Rather than typing up all the notes, I took screenshots with annotations. It saved a lot of time not having to write: “The tab in the upper left corner might be better off on the right corner.” With a screenshot, I circled the tab and drew an arrow of where it might go. A picture is worth [...]
Motorola has released its second generation Moto G phone, also known as Motorola Moto G 2014 and Motorola Moto G2. Officially, it goes by Moto G and it’s not the same phone as the Moto G (2013) or Moto X. The new Moto G is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor accompanied by 1 GB of RAM and the Adreno 305 GPU [...]
Browsing social media and online forums, we’ve read a lot of comments from users who are frustrated with their phone’s contacts and calendars process. This compelled us to create a survey to find out what you need because we want to help you be as productive as possible using your devices. When you’re more productive, you’ll be happier. Please take a moment to complete the survey. [...]
To find out accounting firms’ top technology initiatives, American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CICA) have surveyed more than 3,000 accounting professionals. According to the survey, U.S. accountants’ top technology priorities are securing the IT environment, managing and retaining data, and ensuring privacy. It’s no surprise that accountants have put security at the top of their list because of the [...]
What’s the difference among Outlook PC, Outlook.com and Office 365? It’s not surprising many people ask this question. Just looking at Microsoft’s Office products website sounds confusing with the following options: Office 365 Business.Office 365 Home.Office 365 Personal.Office for students.Office for PC or Mac.Office Online. And we haven’t touched on business solutions. Then there’s Outlook.com. Technically, it’s part of Office Online, which is easily confused with [...]
LG has announced the specs of the LG G4, its newest phone. The first thing you notice is the finish. There are four choices: black football, brown football, grey diamonds and white diamonds. Football? Diamonds? What are we talking about? LG G4 Specs Take a look at the cases. Don’t the brown and black leather shells with their seam in the middle look like flat footballs? [...]
Whether you’re a financial consultant, IT consultant, marketing and sales consultant, you most likely do a variety of tasks. This can range from project management and creating drawings to managing your website and billing. With every software category potentially having hundreds of options, the search for software to help you be more efficient becomes daunting. Then there’s the price, which adds up depending on the [...]
Akruto is the only third party software that syncs Outlook with Samsung Galaxy S6's built-in calendar and contacts. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Akruto, Inc. Press Release Newton, Mass. – April 24, 2015 – Akruto announces today that its AkrutoSync software has been updated to work with Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge phones. Users who want a way to transfer Microsoft Outlook data to their new [...]
Do you have an LG G3 Android phone? It wouldn’t be surprising with its remarkable performance from the 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and 2GB of RAM. The LG G3 display surpasses its predecessor with a 5.5-inch 1440x2560 IPS+ LCD display at 534 ppi. It has the distinction of being the first mainstream phone with a 2k display. A big plus is this phone’s removable [...]
True story. A colleague was talking to an IT consultant. The discussion brought up a problem one of the IT consultant’s clients faced. Their team struggled to find an efficient way to sync iPhone 6 with Outlook. Most of them would enter a new appointment into Microsoft Outlook on their computers. And do the same thing on their phones. Then when they went out of [...]
9 Tools to Protect Your Online Privacy Pew Research Center Americans’ Views on Government Surveillance Programs survey asks whether such monitoring programs have changed their online behavior. Most Americans know about these programs. More than a third of those familiar with government surveillance have taken steps to protect their privacy, and one-fourth of those, create stronger passwords. Although more than half say it’s unacceptable for the [...]
It’s not an iPhone. It’s not a Samsung Galaxy. It’s not a Google Nexus. Meet a newcomer called OnePlus One, an Android phone with the “flagship killer” moniker because the company believes its specs are as good or better as the high-end brands except for the cost. OnePlus hopes to knock ‘em out with its lower price tag. OnePlus One isn’t your typical Android phone. [...]
We often hear stories from real estate agents or IT consultants about how they discover software they don’t know what they’d do without. To help realtors be more productive, we share some of the tech tools and software that can save them minutes to hours of work. With these tools, real estate agents will be able to spend more time with clients in their quest [...]
Samsung has released the specs for its newest Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge phones. The company is marketing these as the thinnest smartphones it has ever designed. In short, they have crisper screens, speedier charging times, quicker processors and faster cameras. Will the new phone let users be more productive with emails, appointments and contacts? Read on to find out. Samsung Galaxy S6 specs Samsung Galaxy [...]
That antivirus and antimalware app you use? Is it the best one for your business? Every software has features where one may be missing features you need while another has them. You may have a tech challenge for which there’s a solution that can save you time and not even realize it. IT keeps your motor running. Photo credit: Ford Thunderbird (license). Every small business — [...]
If you’re looking for an HTC One that’s smaller and has a more affordable price tag, the HTC One Mini could be the Android phone for you. The Mini looks similar to its big brother complete with the aluminum and plastic frame design. Its size puts it at an advantage over its big brother as it can be used with one hand and fit [...]
