Primer on Windows 7 Speech Recognition

The speech recognition software provided by Windows 7 has proven to be a resourceful tool for those who lead busy and hectic lives.

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This software allows you to ultimately control your computer simply by using voice commands. The initial use of the software will be somewhat challenging as most people are use to controlling their computer with their hands, but as you continue to use the software, it recognizes your voice and becomes easier to control with each use.

Here are some useful tips to follow in order to maximize the speech recognition software’s benefits, and pitfalls to avoid so that your valuable time isn’t wasted.

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3 Cool Features from Windows 7

windows 7I’ve been using Windows 7 a lot during office hours and I can definitely say that it is by far the best operating software from Microsoft Windows. It is becoming increasingly popular with each computer that is sold and most businesses and schools are now moving to Windows 7 to stay updated.

The Windows 7 operating software allows everyone to learn how to use a computer efficiently with simple explanations and amazing support.

The 3 cool features from Windows 7 compiled here are just a short list, but there definitely many more to learn and explore.

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3 Fun iPhone Apps for Cyclists

We all know that exercising is important but for many it remains an activity that they would rather skip. No matter if you cycle for fun or for necessity, it should always be an enjoyable activity.

Spice up your bike ride with these 3 iPhone apps.

Runkeeper

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The Runkeeper app uses the great GPS technology of the iPhone to keep track of all your bike rides. You won’t be needing any of those expensive GPS watches anymore. This app can not only track your biking results but also other exercise results from running, swimming and more.

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How to Set Up iCloud for All Your Apple Devices

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With Apple’s recent innovate creation, iCloud, users now have the ability to access their documents, photos and music anywhere. What iCloud can do is simply remarkable and can be described as the new wave of technology.

It is basically a wireless storage device that can be done anywhere with a tap of a button. It stores information securely and effortlessly on your Apple devices such as the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC and has the ability to connect up to 10 devices. The iCloud also acts as a virtual personal assistant as it keeps your contacts, calendars and email up- to-date across any of the devices you currently use. In order to access this information, an up-to-date browser is required, Outlook 2007 or 2010. iCloud is fully equipped with any new Apple device purchase and it comes with 5GB of free storage.  Continue reading “How to Set Up iCloud for All Your Apple Devices”

4 Radio Apps for the iPhone

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There are so many wonderful radio apps out there to choose from for your iPhone. With the endless choices causing you such needless confusion and wasted time trying to decide, it is truly a wise decision that you have made to consult this consolidated and concise list. Sometimes you just have to close your eyes and pick one.

Here are 4 great radio apps for your iPhone.

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4 iPhone Apps for Guitar Lovers

With music instruction dropping the ball in many educational institutions due to the continuing budget cut ax, it is nice that modern technology has stepped up to the plate with astounding developments in apps for today’s on-the-go music lover or student.

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Here are 4 great iPhone apps for guitar lovers.
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5 Smartphones Built for Serious Business

business smartphoneThe smartphone is becoming one of the most reliable tools of any business person. They have essentially become every business execs personal assistant as they keep them organized, meetings in place, and allow them to check email and set appointments regardless of their location. However, just as prepaid phones are not suited for some, not all smartphones are created equal, and there are a few that will serve a business better than others.

It may come as a surprise, but there aren’t going to be any Apple iPhone’s listed below. When it comes to the type of phone that any business person needs, the iPhone’s inability to obtain 4G service and lack of customization features doesn’t give it the workhorse like power most businesses need.

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Explore the World with these 4 iPhone Apps

iphone travel appTravel used to be so dangerous and maybe it still is. At least you can take along a comforting digital security blanket in the form of any of these 4 travel apps for the iPhone. They will save you zillions of dollars spent otherwise on fuel while circling round and round trying to find a restaurant or museum.

iPhone frees us from the embarrassing difficulty of not having the foggiest notion of where we are or what to do when we get there.

Check out these 4 great iPhone apps for travel.

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4 Essential Business Productivity iPad Apps

ipad in businessHas the versatility of the iPad left you searching the app store for that perfect solution to your busy business life?

The iPad has developed into a solution for almost every problem you can come across, heck, you can even order Chipotle to-go on this thing! Have you really utilized the full potential of this super-tablet though?

There are numerous apps to increase your daily productivity. They range from note-taking, to virtual computer control, to file synching and more; and just like the iPad, they’re so user friendly you’ll think you invented them yourself.

Let’s review the top 4 iPad apps that turn your tablet into a productive business tool.

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3 Android Apps to Accept Payments Anywhere

People want a quick way to accept and make payments online. Having this ability, increases business performance and facilitates money handling for the user. Business owners no longer have to make big investments in payment terminals to accept credit card payments. They can just use their own Android phones to get down to business.

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Being able to process payments on their Android phones, allows business owners not to be chained to their offices. Three of the best Android Apps for sending and receiving payments anywhere in the world are: Square, Pay Anywhere, and Paypal.

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