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