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Apps to keep track of friends and family
With so many vacations, concerts, festivals and more this time of year, you likely will be busy trying to make sure no one gets lost, including yourself. As PC Mike Wendland reports this week, there are apps that can help make keeping track of everyone a heck of a lot easier. The app called Life360 sets up small circles of friends and family to automatically share information such as location and safe arrival. You can create custom circles, too, like if a group is going on a hike or exploring and want to keep track of each other for a short time. The app allows for chatting and sending private…
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Gads price apps
Gas prices are soaring with the summer heat, making drivers even more alert for the lowest possible prices. Fortunately, a number of apps can help drivers hunt down the lowest rates, as PC Mike Wendland reports. GasBuddy is consistently a top choice for many looking for the lowest price for gas. It is easy to use and navigate. Simply search by zip code, city or state. The huge number of users contribute by updating prices regularly, meaning the app is almost always up-to-date. One unique feature of GasBuddy is its so-called “Gas Price Heat Map” that shows gas price per gallon across the United States and Canada. The app is…
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Home buying and selling apps
We’re headed into one of the busiest times of the year for selling homes – meaning lots of competition for sellers. By using one of the apps featured by PC Mike Wendland this week, you can get an advantage in the market. Homesnap is for both home buyers and sellers. You can see home value estimates, taxes, property boundaries, learn about school zones, view interior photos and more just by taking a picture. Sellers, in particular, can scope out the competition and adjust selling price, increase promotion efforts, and more. The app is free for iOS and Android. Magicplan allows users to create a floor plan of a house by…
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Use a VPN for privacy and security
Many are concerned about personal information and activities on our smartphones and tablets being accessed by others these days – and for good reason. But as PC Mike Wendland reports this week, using what is called a VPN – or virtual private network – app can help. Betternet allows for fast access to apps and websites, and all while helping users stay safe and protected. That’s because any data transmitted is encrypted and online activities remain completely anonymous, whether using Facebook, Youtube, or any other music or video platforms. Best of all, Betternet is free for iOS and Android. NordVPN offers users access to more than 3,000 servers around the…
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Cash Transfer Apps
People carry around less cash these days, opting instead for safer and more convenient digital options like debit and credit cards or so-called digital wallets. So what do you do if you owe someone money? Our PC Mike Wendland has three apps that’ll help you out. Venmo is a mobile payment app that allows users to make and share payments to family and friends in the U.S. using a smartphone number or email. When ready, recipients simply hit the “cash out” button and it’ll be in the bank account in one to three business days. The app is free for iOS and Android. Zelle is quickly becoming the go-to app…
