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When Microsoft first released Windows 10 it included an integrated digital assistant called Cortana.
They desperately wanted Cortana to become a strong competitor to Apple’s Siri, and to that end they quickly released a Cortana mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
Well, as they say, things didn’t quite go as planned because Cortana never really took off in the non-Windows world.
Have you ever wished you could schedule a text message to be sent at a future date and time?
I have, and there are plenty of situations where such a capability would come in handy.
For example, let’s say you have a friend whose birthday is coming up in a few days and you want to make sure you don’t forget to send him a “Happy Birthday” text.
Or perhaps you need to remind your wife about an upcoming doctor appointment but you’re afraid you might forget about it yourself before the appointment date arrives. [Read more…]
As you probably know, choosing a good web browser can make the difference between a great Internet user experience and a poor one.
If you access the Internet on a computer, you probably have a favorite browser that you prefer to use over all the others.
But that being said, there’s a good chance that you’re still using the slow, bloated stock browser that came pre-loaded on your mobile device when you’re away from your home or office.
Just as with your computer-based browser, a great mobile browser can really enhance your Internet activities by a huge margin.
If you have already selected a favorite mobile browser, you surely know exactly what I mean. If not, I’ll tell you about my favorites so you can try them out for yourself. [Read more…]
Every year millions of old cell phones and tablets are either recycled, sold for scrap or simply thrown in the trash.
While recycling is certainly a lot better than clogging up our landfills with toxic materials, I have an even better option to tell you about.
Google has updated their awesome “Android Device Manager” app and given it a new name.
It’s now called the more intuitive Find My Device, and it works even better than ever.
In a nutshell, this fantastic app helps you locate and control a lost or stolen Android phone or tablet using another Android device.
With all the personal information that’s stored on smart phones these days, it makes sense to do whatever we can to keep that data out of the hands of would-be scammers and identity thieves.
This app is a great tool for accomplishing that if your Android device ever gets lost or stolen.
Find My Device lets you use another Android device to: [Read more…]