Posted on December 23rd, 2013 by Joy Schwabach
We’ve tried several of the new watches that count your steps and measure your fitness , but the one we stuck with turned out to be the least difficult to use and the least expensive. It’s the “Omron Digital Pocket Pedometer,” which was $22 at Amazon. (Amazon’s prices fluctuate, so while you’d think they were always the best deal, often they’re not. Check other discount stores as well.)
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Posted on December 23rd, 2013 by Joy Schwabach
A reader was frustrated when Windows 8.1 didn’t work well with his Fujitsu scanner, and was tempted to revert to Windows 8.0. Warning: You can go back by using the Windows “Recovery Manager,” but you’ll have to re-install any programs you put on your machine. Our reader elected to download a new driver for the scanner instead.
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Posted on December 23rd, 2013 by Joy Schwabach
“WinStreak” is a free iPhone productivity app. At the end of the day, enter your three biggest accomplishments (wins), and three for tomorrow. Share by email, or social networking. Of course, you could do this on paper.
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Posted on December 23rd, 2013 by Joy Schwabach
“Venmo” is a way to pay your friends back when they buy you dinner or a movie ticket or whatever. Money you receive in your Venmo account can be transferred to your bank account overnight.
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