If you’re not particularly in tune with the inner workings of a computer, you likely don’t know what Arduino is. In the simplest terms, Arduino is a single-board microcontroller used for making computers. It senses more of the physical world than the usual desktop computer, and that's where things start to get really interesting. Here […]
With our busy lives, sometimes even a trip to the mall is too hard to fit into the schedule. Thanks to our smartphones and the internet, we don't even need to leave our homes to find the best discounts on all our needs. Here are five of our favorite shopping apps: Wanelo Members post items […]
You spend hours every day staring into screens, from your computer at work to your television in the evenings. These tips from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute will help you spend less time in front of the screen and more time with the people around you: 1. Limit screen time at home. While […]
Are you training to run a marathon? Looking to keep track of your calories? Simply trying to lose a few pounds? Whatever your fitness goals, these helpful apps can help you become happier and healthier than ever before. My Fitness Pal If counting calories and monitoring carbs overwhelms you, this app will make your healthy […]
If you like receiving gifts and saving money, these innovative new monthly gift box subscriptions may be for you. For one flat monthly rate, you’ll receive an entire box of goodies at your door each month when you subscribe to one of these sites. Dollar Shave Club Purchasing new razor blades cost upwards of $20 […]
Smartphones may have been inspired by iPods and MP3 players. But the days of storing everything you'd want to listen to as files on your device might be coming to an end. Why? Thank cloud based music services, which let you stream enormous libraries of songs and podcasts directly to your phone. Here are three […]
As smartphones have become more common, talented developers have devised ways to help people lead healthier lives through engaging apps. Fooducate This handy app is helping you navigate supermarket shelves. Scan a product's bar code and Fooducate will give you a grade for the item, like A- or C+. It takes some of the guesswork […]