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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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    Planning and To-Do Task Manager Apps

    The start of the school year brings with it the need plan for what is often considered the busiest time of the year — and yes, it can be a big job. As PC Mike Wendland reports, a number of useful apps can help you get a better handle on your day-to-day activities. Wunderlist is a simple to-do list and task manager app that helps you get stuff done. Whether you’re sharing a grocery list with a loved one, working on a project, or planning a vacation, Wunderlist makes it easy to capture, share and complete your to-dos. It syncs between your phone, tablet and computer, so you can access…

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    Personal Productivity Apps

    If you’ve ever wanted to keep better track of what you do every day with hopes of developing good habits, look no further than your smartphone. I have three personal productivity apps that can show you how you spend your time and where improvements can be made. The Reporter app runs in the background and logs details about what you do and where you go, such as how many steps you’ve taken. But it also tracks details such as how loud or quiet your surroundings are throughout the day. Users take random surveys throughout the day to help determine variable such as how much time is being spent at work. The…

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    My Three Favorite Gas Pricing Apps

    If you’re the kind of person who drives and is interested in saving money – and who isn’t – look no further than your smartphone for help. Specifically, one of several apps that will help you find the cheapest gas prices around. Here’s my three favortites: GasBuddy is an old favorite and gives you the most up-to-date gas prices wherever you may be in the U.S. or Canada. GasBuddy relies on users to update prices, who in turn have a chance to win $100 every day for adding prices. It also gives you a map so finding the lowest gas prices is easy. The app is free for all platforms.…