April 2012 Technology Update

April 2012 Technology Update

If This, Then That (ifttt.com)

What is it? Website to help you mass-post to different

websites

Why use it? Gives you the ability to post to all social

networks, just by posting to one of them You create the “rules,” they do the rest!

If This, Then That (ifttt.com)

Pinterest’s “Pin It” Button

What is it? Much more time-efficient way of posting

articles and videos on Pinterest Can be found under the “About” tab on

pinterest.com Icon placed in your “Favorites” bar

Why use it? Why take an article and then have to log into

Pinterest?

Pinterest’s “Pin It” Button

Google Currents

What is it? A free online magazine-channeling app (for

iPhones, iPads and Androids) with full social media and email sharing

Why use it? Because you’re frequently on the go and may

want to share articles with your sphere of influence

Google Currents

HeyTell

What is it? Free instant voice messaging app, similar to the old

“Nextel Direct Connect” phones Quick way to communicate, especially when you’re in

the car

Why use it? Faster than texting Can listen when you want – it doesn’t interrupt you like

the old Nextel phones did You can actually hear the other person’s tone of voice! Group messaging can help keep everyone on the same

page!

HeyTell

OnLive Desktop

What is it? iPad/Android app that allows you remote

access to your desktop

Why use it? You can access any and all files from your

iPad/tablet, including a flash player (if you purchase the $5 plan instead of the free one)! It’s as if you are accessing it on your desktop!

OnLive Desktop

Smartr Contacts

What is it? Free contact management app for both iPhones

and Androids

Why use it? Helps you catalogue your interaction with

different clients/contacts, and how frequently you talk to them

Great accountability for different contacts! Syncs with social media as well!

Smartr Contacts

Mint

What is it? Free financial tracking app to help you keep

track of your spending, balances, and payment dates.

Why use it? Reminds you when bills are due Keeps your budgets handy and alerts you if

there are any irregularities Learns your spending behavior

Mint

HomeSnap

What is it? Free real estate app for iPhones that gives you

information on any listing! School info, pictures, square footage, etc.

Why use it? When driving around with buyers, wouldn’t it

be nice to have every bit of information at your fingertips?

HomeSnap

mOffice

What is it? Free Android app that allows you to sync your

phone with your Microsoft Outlook

Why use it? If you have an Android, it’s hard to have your

contacts outside of Gmail. This imports all contacts and calendars from Outlook!

mOffice

Outlook Web Email

What is it? iPhone/iPad app that allows you to access all

Outlook contacts and calendars

Why use it? One-stop shop for all parts of Outlook Easy sync with your phone calendar…no need

to input meetings or contacts twice!

Outlook Web Email

April 2012 Technology Update