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Brush Up on Your Grammar and Spelling With These Apps for Android

September 19, 2014 by

Do you find yourself struggling with spelling tricky words? Do you forget what it was like before spell check and autocorrect? If your spelling could use a bit of improving or your grammar is less than perfect, you may be surprised to find that you can improve both through a few fun, simply Android apps. Here are three great apps that will help you to brush up on your spelling and grammar knowledge.

English Grammar Book
If grammar is your trickiest subject, this app will help you to improve it either at home or on the go. The English Grammar Book app offers educational articles and tips on passive voice, adverbs, idioms, conjunctions and a variety of other confusing topics.

English Grammar Ultimate
This colorful app also helps the user to get a better grasp on grammar, and it uses both straightforward descriptions and visual charts to describe the most common causes of grammatical errors.

Spelling Bee
For those who have issues spelling those particularly tricky words, the Spelling Bee app is a great way to review. This bee-themed app will teach users how to spell over 2,300 different English words through the use of a built-in voice that reads the words aloud just like a real spelling bee.

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These Apps Can Help You Stick to Your Diet Plan

July 11, 2014 by

You went into your weight loss plan with high hopes and determination, but somewhere along the way you started feeling pretty worn out. If your diet feels more frustrating than it’s worth, you may need a bit of help. These handy weight loss apps will help you to manage the foods you eat and count calories without taking the enjoyment out of eating.

MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is one of the most popular diet tracking apps available today, and for very good reason. The app’s expansive database includes the nutrition information for just about any food imaginable, enabling you to enter each meal that you consume into the log and watch your calories without stress. You can deduct calories each time you work out, and there’s even a feature that scans the barcodes on packaged foods to make adding them even more convenient.

My Diet Coach
If you need a bit of motivation to get your diet back on track, My Diet Coach is the app for you. Just like a personal nutritionist, this app gives you helpful reminders about your nutrition goals and offers advice, such as to drink more water or fill half of your plate with vegetables at each meal. You can even record motivational photos to visualize your weight loss along the way.

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2 Shopping Apps for Bargain Hunters

July 8, 2014 by

Ever met someone who didn't like getting a great deal on a new purchase? We didn't think so. Bargain hunting has its rewards, but not everyone has the time for comparison shopping. These free apps do the grunt work for you, ensuring that you're getting the best possible deal on whatever it is you're currently in the market for.

RetailMeNot
Available for Android devices, this app scours its database to find you coupons and promo codes for countless stores and restaurants across the country. You have the option for either printing the coupons out or presenting them to the cashier right from your phone. Email alerts about promos at stores near you keep you in the loop about the best sales.

Barcode Scanner
This handy app lets you comparison shop at the press of a button. Or in this case, the read of a barcode! While in a store, simply use your phone to scan a product's barcode or QR code and see if another retailer is offering the product at a lower price. This app is available for Android devices.

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Four Steps to a Germ-Free Smartphone

December 6, 2013 by

A recent study revealed that a smartphone's touchscreen can harbor up to 20 times as many bacteria as a toilet seat. But before you trade in your phone for a carrier pigeon, take note: You can clean your smart phone without causing damage. Here's how:

1. Take out the battery before cleaning. The last thing you want is to expose your phone's life source to liquid.

2. Don't reach for household cleaners. Clean the screen and camera lens by dipping a cotton swab or a soft, lint-free cloth in distilled water. Use rubbing alcohol to clean the keypad and casing. 

3. Dry thoroughly. Apply cleaning solutions onto a cloth or cotton swab as opposed to applying directly to your phone, and quickly wick away liquids as you clean.

4. Splurge on a UV sanitizer. Break out the big guns with a UV sanitizer, like the Violife UV Cell Phone Sanitizer ($49.95), which uses ultra-violet light to obliterate any germs and bacteria lurking within your phone's nooks and crannies. 

· How smartphones now harbour thousands more germs than a TOILET SEAT [DailyMail]
· 31 Days of Spring Cleaning: Clean Your Cell Phone [Popsugar]
· How to Clean Your Smartphone [How-To Geek]

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5 Screen Protectors That’ll Keep Your Smartphone Looking Brand New

November 29, 2013 by

Ask any tech enthusiast, and they'll tell you there's nothing better than that fresh-out-of-box, shiny new smartphone. That is, until it a case of "butter fingers" leads to a pesky crack or dinged screen. If you want to prolong the newborn stage on your phone, consider purchasing a screen protector. An inexpensive investment (around $20) that can help prolong the life of your phone, screen protectors are thin pieces of film that repel fingerprints and scratches. Here are five top-rated screen protectors that you can apply yourself at home.

1. Moshi iVisor and Airfoil (for iPhones)

2. Zagg Invisible Shield

3. iSmooth Screen Protectors

4. Tech Armor Screen Protectors

5. Aduro Screen Protectors

· The 3 Best Screen Protectors for Your Smartphone or Tablet [CIO]
· Scratch Test: Does Your Phone Really Need A Screen Protector? [Yahoo News]
· Are Screen Protectors Necessary Anymore? [Lifehacker]

 

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