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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Top Free Banking Apps for Managing Accounts

The best free banking apps out there according to GoBankingRates.com

Not only do these offer a convenient way to track your finances with just a swipe of your finger, but some the best finance apps are also free. To assist you with using technology to safeguard your financial future, here are the best free apps for managing your finances, according to GoBankingRates.com:

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

District 128 Launches Mobile App

The app includes a teacher directory, information about Libertyville and Vernon Hills High Schools' events, videos, and more!

Community High School District 128 is pleased to announce the launch of its mobile application, D128 Mobile. As of Dec. 10, 2012, users of iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) can download the free app from the Apple App Store. The Android version for Google smart phones and tablets is available on Google Play. Users of all other smart phones may access the app on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at m.d128.org. "We are excited to be among the first high school districts in the area to develop a mobile app," said District 128 Superintendent Prentiss Lea. District 128 administrators began discussing the creation of an app in Spring 2012, and began work with Blackboard Mobile last summer. Blackboard Mobile, a division of Blackboard Inc., is dedicated to …

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

TECH 411

Helpful Business Apps for Your iPad or iPhone

The iPad is not just for fun and games.

Everyone knows about Facebook, WordsWithFriends and Kindle apps for your iPhone and iPad. In my previous column, I identified all the starter apps you need. But the iPad is more than just fun and games. It’s a great tool to complement your business, whether you’re an independent professional or part of a large corporation. Here are some apps to help you gain productivity as well as that competitive edge you need in today’s environment. Would you like to accept credit card payments but find the fees to establish this service can be prohibitive? There are two free apps, Square and Intuit GoPayment, which provide you with a device that fits into the audio plug and allows you to scan credit cards. You pay a percentage per swipe (2.75 percent …

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

TECH 411

The App Starter Kit

You have this great piece of technology. Here are some Apps to get you going.

Have a new iPhone or iPad? It comes with about a dozen built-in apps, but the fun comes with searching for and adding your own. Here are a few apps to start with and they’re all free.   Around Me - Have you ever been en route to the airport but forgot to fill up your rental car with gas? Find the nearest gas station with this app. It finds all sorts of businesses in your surroundings - coffee shops, ATM’s, drug stores, etc. Looking for a restaurant? Use UrbanSpoon or Yelp to find ones in your area.  Yelp even provides you with comprehensive reviews. Once you’ve found that restaurant, make a reservation using the OpenTable app.   Listening to a song on the radio or TV and can’t identify it? SoundHound and Shazam are two apps which can tag …

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