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Justin Pot

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About Justin Pot

Justin Pot is a technology journalist based in Portland, Oregon. He loves technology, people and nature – and tries to enjoy all three whenever possible. You can chat with Justin on Twitter, right now.

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5 Alternative Virtual Assistant Apps You've Never Heard Of

Tried out Siri, Google Now, and Cortana only to find yourself disappointed? Here are a few alternative virtual assistant apps you should check out.

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7 Tech Things That Are a Total Waste of Money

Lots of companies want to take advantage of people who don't know a lot about tech. Here are the things real geeks know not to pay for.

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5 Sites with Information About Any Company

We outline five sites with information about almost any company. These resources will help you look for things like board members, phone numbers, and other details about Internet companies.

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5 Places to Watch TV Online You've Never Heard Of

It isn't all about about Netflix and Hulu. If you are looking for more places to watch TV online, here are five apps you've probably never heard of.

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5 Fun Ways To Check The Weather Every Day

Cool Websites and Apps looks at five tools that make the weather just a bit more fun. When you have to check the weather every day, why not make it entertaining!

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Use Google Now to Control Third-Party Apps with Your Voice

Google Now isn't just limited to Google services; in fact, it integrates really well with a bunch of popular apps.

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5 Unique Apps for Exploring Your City

These five apps are perfect for exploring and learning about your city when you are moving to a new place or just hoping to learn more about your current town,

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5 Sites with Microsoft PowerPoint Templates, & Other Tools

Improve your PowerPoint presentation skills with these PowerPoint templates and tools. With the right mix, you can make your presentations more creative and fun.

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Use Your Mac To Troubleshoot Your Wi-Fi Connection

Want a better WiFi connection on your MacBook? OS X comes with tools that can help.

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5 Sites to Learn the History of Malware

Experience malware from the pre-Internet age. These websites will let you dig through the history of the humble computer virus.

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React to Anything: 5 Ways to Find Perfect Reaction GIFs & Videos

React to just about anything with the perfect quote, GIF or video. We show you where to find a well-timed video, or a quote from a show, along with some GIF tools of course.

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5 Apps for Parents in the Digital Age

Cool Websites and Apps points out five apps that make being a parent in the Internet age just a little bit easier.

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5 Online AIs You Can Put to Work Right Now

Artificial Intelligence are machines capable of learning, and some AIs are pretty good at learning simple tasks right now. Let's look at a few clever programs that can do everyday things for you.

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Scroll Though The Solar System, and 4 More Amazing Space Websites

Space is wondrous and vast. Today Cool Websites and Apps gives you a chance to travel the solar system by launching your browser.

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying Used Devices

I bought my current laptop, a 2011 Macbook Pro, on Craigslist almost four years ago. Here are some tips I picked up during my quest.

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Why Do Developers Keep Leaving the Mac App Store?

Is the Mac App Store becoming a burden for Mac developers? We decided to talk to a few and find out.

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5 Apps for Discovering Your Neighborhood

Find anonymous people to chat with, browse photos taken nearby, find somewhere to be alone. Learn more about the world around you and discover your neighborhood.

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5 Sites to Relive Your Old Computer Right in Your Browser

Is computing in 2016 just too modern for you? Travel back to a simpler time without having to close your browser. Cool Websites and Apps shows you five sites dedicated to keeping old-school computing alive.

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Here's The Only Mac Security Software You Need

For most people, OS X is fairly secure out of the box — and there are a number of programs out there that potentially do more harm than good.

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Power Outages Caused by Squirrels, and 4 Other Fascinating Maps

Maps are useful for getting around. But they also can be stunning tools for visualizing interesting things. Today we look at fivve maps that are more cool than useful.

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