May 16, 2013
In this article, I’m going to show you four ways that you can make use of your Facebook Calendar. This will include how to export Facebook Calendar events to Output, how to export them to Google Calendar, how to strip spam-events that you really don’t care about, and how to even set up notifications for upcoming events from your Facebook Calendar.
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December 21, 2012
Well don't worry, there is an app that makes it easier for you to stay motivated and reminded. The app, called My Personal Trainer, will remind you to stick with your food and exercise goals so you never miss a workout again. Consistency is key when starting an exercise program, and this app helps you make sure to stick with your plan so you can start seeing more results faster.
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December 5, 2012
The Apple ecosystem is not only about synchronizing data and using multiple Mac accounts, it also includes features and apps useful for those special people and VIPs in your life - people for whom you don't ignore their emails or phone calls, and for those you probably share photos with. There are several iOS and OS X features and apps that you can use to highlight those special people in our life
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November 22, 2012
Remembering to take your medication is obviously incredibly important. Depending on the reason you need to take a certain kind of medication, remembering the pill can literally be a matter of life and death. Even if it isn't as serious as that, the doctor prescribed the medication for a reason, and in order for it to it have any effect, you need to be consistent in remembering to take the medication.
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November 16, 2012
Despite the change of times, Skwire, a DonationCoder.com wizard that I've included in previous articles, still sees the beauty in lightweight and niche PC applications that can assist you around the house. These underappreciated applications are some of my favorite and deserve the spotlight for the efforts put into them.
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August 13, 2012
Let’s face it, Gmail is pretty much perfect. It’s not a coincidence that it’s now one of the most popular email providers, at least for those who prefer a Web interface. There are, however, several crucial features that are still missing from Gmail. First and foremost, email scheduling. How many times have you decided to wait with an important email until later, only to forget all about it when the right time came?
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August 9, 2012
Set up regular reminders to do things on Ubuntu, or set up an alarm for later today. Whether you want to remember to let your cat out of the swimming pool today around 3 or pick up the dog from his job every weekday at 6, the oddly-spelled Indicator Remindor (yep, with an "o") can help you out by playing a sound, displaying a notification or even running any command.
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July 28, 2012
Some very smart third-party developers have created another location reminder app called Checkmark ($0.99) that makes it even easier to configure reminders using preset locations you frequently go to. If you often forget things when you're out and about, location reminders could possibly save you precious time and maybe even a little money.
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May 27, 2012
I'm not a big fan of scheduling apps, and to be honest I haven't had much to schedule until recently. I'm hopeless at remembering birthdays, and sticking notices on my whiteboard achieves nothing. I actually email myself sometimes, treating my inbox as a to-do list. I think Due might have just solved all my problems though. Read on to see if it will solve yours.
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April 18, 2012
Since updating to the iPhone 4S, Siri has become my new best friend. The ability to send commands to Siri has reduced a number of more pesky tasks that I used to perform by hand. I especially like the location-aware features of Siri, because I probably use Siri more in my car than anywhere else. In this post, I will focus on a few location aware tips for Siri.
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April 17, 2012
If you really wish to pay more attention to the todo list on your homescreen so you can eventually follow up with and cross off items off your task list, you might find the Attention Grabber Note Widget quite a welcome addition to your collection of Android apps. What makes this note app stand out from the sea of note apps?
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April 9, 2012
In its iOS 5 update, Apple added a Reminders to-do list app that also includes a location-aware alert feature that many iPhone users still may not be aware of. The feature allows you to set reminder alerts based on your geo-location, in addition to, or in lieu of, a specific time or date. This article explains how to use and setup location alerts in Reminders.
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March 6, 2012
The days of simple diagnoses and simpler one-pill that cures all is long gone. These days it’s a cocktail of pills that addresses every illness one is unfortunate to encounter. The geekiest option is of course, to turn to a trusted mobile app…in this case, any of these Android apps which can help to remind you to take pills on time.
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December 3, 2010
I love budget software. I mean, seriously, I must try a different budgeting application or website at least once every other month. As I wrote about here at MakeUseOf, I’ve tried SimpleD, and I even created my own customized budget spreadsheet in Excel. I even tried Mint, which Bakari wrote about. Even after using all [...]
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October 16, 2010
Owning a smartphone that allows you to check your email no matter where you are can sometimes be counterproductive. One of the biggest mistakes I make is to check my email when I know that I don’t have the time to reply to the emails I read. If I don’t reply to them on the [...]
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