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Swiftkey Smart Phone App
Posted March 13, 2019
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey&hl=en_US
by Curt Price
This one is primarily for Android phone users due to the locked down nature of Apple's iOS, many of Swiftkey's cool & useful features aren't allowed because it's a 3rd party app in the iOS ecosystem.
Swiftkey is a 3rd party keyboard app that can replace your stock Android keyboard. I've been a Swiftkey user for years and whenever I get a new phone, Swiftkey is one of the first apps I stick back on ther...
The BEST To-Do List...Because I Say So
Posted March 13, 2019
by Curt Price
This is another app I have been using for years, and it's quite simply a joy to use.
There are a LOT of to-do apps on the Apple App Store or Google Play, and you may have one that you LOVE, and that's great. But I feel Wunderlist might be the best one out there and I suggest you give it a shot...after checking it out you may feel the same way (or you may not...I'm not a mind reader).
Wunderlist can be a fantastic group collaboration tool for that big project, or it can be a simp...
Are You Using Office 365 To It's Full Potential?
Posted February 13, 2019
By: Curt Price
You're probably already using Office365 for your SIUE email and maybe Word, Excel & Powerpoint, but are you using the service to it's full potential? Chances are that you are not, and you have only scratched the surface.
OneDrive
Lots of storage space to save your documents and files. DON'T SAVE YOUR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS ON A JUMP DRIVE with that being it's only location! Save your treasures in multiple places, one of which should be in a cloud-based system like OneDrive, which ...
Can the iPad Replace Your Desktop Computer?
Posted February 13, 2019
By: Emily Macios
The iPad is a very powerful and convenient tool. The large and beautiful screen is a joy to use for everyday tasks from checking email, surfing the web, using Facebook and other social media apps, watching YouTube and Netflix, and performing productivity related tasks using Mirosoft Office, etc. The convenience factor is unparalled as the form factor of the iPad allows you to perform all of these tasks while sitting on the couch. The size and portability allow you to take it wi...
Scanning Documents with Your Smart Phone
Posted January 09, 2019
By: Curt Price
Today you don't need a flatbed scanner to scan documents & images to send via email, text attachment, or to archive and keep.
All you need is a smartphone (which is more expensive than a flatbed scanner, but let's not dwell on details...besides, most people already own a smart phone) and a scanning app which uses your phones camera as the scanner.
CamScanner is an excellent app for scanning documents, ID Cards, QR Codes, etc. It allows you to scan a document, name it and send a...
Strong Passwords and LastPass
Posted January 09, 2019
By: Curt Price
Secure passwords are extremely important in today's online world. There is a username and password for everything. Online banking, email, cloud storage, ebay, photo banks, your dog groomer's website, PayPal... everything.
It should be obvious why you want a secure password. The more secure the password, the harder it will be for "the bad guys" to break into your stuff, steal your identity, your money, your data, pretty much really mess up your life.
It should go without saying ...
Google Assistant to add real-time interpreter mode
Posted January 09, 2019
By: Emily Macios
At the CES tradeshow, Google has announced plans to expand their Google Assistant platform by adding a new real-time interpreter mode. Supporting 27 different languages, the new interpreter mode will provide a more smooth translation between languages. The new translation feature will be an advanced version of the current Google Translate app. While the Translate app translates words and phrases, the interpreter mode will provide a much more fluid way to have a natural real-tim...
An Easy Way to Send Money To Friends/Family
Posted January 09, 2019
By: LaShonda Walker
Sending money to friends and family using your phone is not only fast, but it's extremely convenient. Not having enough cash to pay someone back after they picked up Subway for you, causing you to say "I'll pay you back later when I have some cash.", should be a thing of the past.
Cash App is a mobile enabled app that allows a person to send and/or receive funds from family and friends, electonically, from an iPhone or android phone.
In order to send/receive money, you mus...
Microsoft Translator for Live Captioning
Posted December 05, 2018
By: Niki Glick
I recently attended a conference focused on improving accessibility in higher education. One big takeaway for me was that accessibility isn't just about disability; it's about providing as many opportunities as possible for people to learn, often by identifying and reducing possible learning barriers. Captioning is an example of improving accessibility because, not only does it remove the barrier audio-centric content could pose to students with hearing impairments, it can add cl...
