I.T. Girl - July 2015

Stay up-to-date with these tech savvy tips for your daily life!

by Heather Moon

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RetailMeNot is the world’s largest marketplace for digital offers. This app and website has more than 600,000 coupons and offers from 70,000 retailers. It’s free to register, and you can create a personalized page to save coupons for later use. This app makes it easy to save at your favorite stores and restaurants.

Gogobot is a great travel app that finds things to do and see around you, even if it's just in your own backyard. This free city guide provides you with personalized recommendations on where to eat, stay and play. You can even join 'tribes' that allow you to see what's popular among people like yourself. 

Evernote is the perfect app for keeping your productivity flowing. The basic version is free and allows you to take notes, track tasks and save things you find online—all in one place. It features a "work chat" option, which allows you to chat with others in real time. It also sync's across any computer or phone you use, allowing you to start a task on one device and continuing it on another without missing a beat. 

The 30-Minute Unplug

Increased Productivity

Scrolling through your news feed and updating your status can be a huge hindrance to completing your to-do list. Once a person is interrupted by something not work related on the computer, it can take up to 50% longer to finish an assignment. 

Phone Tips:

Take a selfie with your iPhone by using the volume + button
on your ear buds. 

If the Bluetooth function on your device is not being used,
turn it off to conserve battery life. 

Whenever you can, set your phone to ring instead of vibrate.
Vibrating uses more battery power. 

Cool Tech Product: 

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Bluetooth Light Bulbs 

So, what exactly are Bluetooth light bulbs? Bluetooth light bulbs are light bulbs that are controlled through Bluetooth using a free downloaded app on your smart phone or tablet. They’re easy to install, and most bulbs have an extreme lifetime of around 20,000 hours. Although there are several emerging brands, most bulbs cost around $20 and up. One very cool feature is that most bulbs come with varying shades of light from vibrant colors for parties to soft mood lighting for relaxing on the couch. And since the bulbs are controlled through an app, you can even play music through them—instant surround sound! These smart bulbs are unlike any other, which allow complete personalization to your preferences for lighting that’s just right for you. 

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