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    Christmas Shopping List apps

    Many of us are in the midst Christmas shopping — a process that can be a big job made even bigger if you aren’t organized. Fortunately, PC Mike Wendland has three apps to help you manage you Christmas shopping lists. Currently, no. 1 in the App Store’s Shopping category, The Christmas List is an easy-to-use app to organize your Christmas lists and budget. Start by setting a budget for each person you plan to shop for.Track gifts by to-do, purchased, shipping, received, and wrapped. The app is $2.99 for iOS. Giftster is great for organizing lists for groups of people, like families, friends, or offices. Write your own lists for…

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    Apps for Charitable Giving – Giving Tuesday 2019

    Ever since a bunch of companies started Giving Tuesday in 2012, the annual Tuesday after Thanksgiving has grown in popularity as a day charity. But if the timing isn’t right for you, or you prefer to give all year long, PC Mike Wendland has three apps to make everyday a Giving Tuesday. One Today is a Google-made app that supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations validated by the IRS and Google. Better yet, they do not take a cut from your donations, so you know 100 percent of what you give goes to the charity of your choice. Donations are tax-deductible, and you will be given a year-end tax receipt for every…

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    Apps to sell stuff

    Garage sales are great for selling that stuff you don’t need or want anymore, but we’re heading into the time of year that isn’t exactly garage sale season. But as PC Mike Wendland reports, a growing number of apps can make it easy to sell your stuff and make a few bucks. Decluttr is great for buying and selling media like CDs, DVDs, video games, books and that old tech you have lying around, including cell phones, game consoles and tablets. Just scan the barcodes on your stuff with your device’s camera and get an instant offer price. Decluttr pays for your items by PayPal, direct deposit or check. The…

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    Apps to help you sleep

    We all know how important sleep is and how rough the following day can be when we struggle with it on any given night. As PC Mike Wendland reports, using the right app to help you relax and fall asleep can make all the difference in the world. Calm offers calming exercises and breathing techniques to help you relax, The new Sleep Stories section features a great mix of voice talent to lull you to sleep. There’s also s a mindful walking meditation, and calming exercises you can access right from your Apple watch. The app is free for iOS and Android with premium services available. Headpace teaches you how…

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    Deer Hunting Apps

    With rifle season for deer underway (or about to start) across much of the U.S., many hunters are gearing up for what they hope will be the best year yet. As PC Mike Wendland reports, having an app to help you determine the best time to hunt just might be the one thing you’re missing. Best Hunting Times delivers hunters monthly, weekly, and daily views of where the sun and moon will be located in the sky. Best Hunting Times also includes an animated wind forecast as well as details about major and minor feeding times. Best of all, the info is based on your exact location. The app is…