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Tracking everything I have to do, organizing it and completing it seems to be a job in itself. Then throw in a busy travel schedule on top of that and it becomes almost impossible to be successful. Can you relate?
There is an interesting new Blackberry App called Viira which lets you consolidate all of your [...]
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Check TSA Security Wait Times Before You Arrive At The Checkpoint
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Okay, let’s all admit it, we all loath going through TSA security. I’m also quite certain that the majority of us prefer to actually have the process in place, even though it is a pain in our bottom!
TSAwait is a great little iPhone App that provides you access to the most current wait times for [...]
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Charge All Your Small Devices Without Power Cords
Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by admin.
I really loath all the power cords I have to bring with me when I travel. They are a pain to pack, a pain to manage, they add weight to my luggage, they take up valuable space in my carry on, the list just does not end.
I’m so excited about PowerMat and the Portable Mat! [...]
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Protect Your Valuable Information on Your Blackberry From Thiefs
Posted on 03. Feb, 2010 by admin.
I rarely think about security on my Blackberry which is rather foolish, as my Blackberry is loaded with all kinds of information I would not want in the hands of a stranger…much less a thief.
That’s why PhoneBak Anti-Theft software is so essential! If your Blackberry is stolen the PhoneBak Anti-Theft software prevents your vital information [...]
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iPad Innovation Great For Consolidating Your Travel Gadgets
Posted on 02. Feb, 2010 by admin.
Wow! Apple is really taking things to the next level with the new iPad! What I love about it, purely from a travel perspective, is that fact that with the iPad you are really starting to see the consolidation of several of your gadgets!
Just think in ONE tool you can:
Send and receive mail
Watch [...]
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eReader Portable Light
Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by admin.
If you have an ebook reader then you are all too aware that there is no back light on your device, which makes it difficult or impossible to read in low light conditions.
The Kandle LED Book Light, which was designed for the Kindle, is a rather simple but inventive solution compared to other solutions on [...]
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Capture Diagrams & Doodles With a Mind Mapping Tool
Posted on 29. Jan, 2010 by admin.
I’m certain you’ve heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. I’m also certain that at some point most of you have doodled or drawn out a picture when taking notes or trying to capture an idea. With your Blackberry that is hard to do, until now.
Mind - Create Diagrams And Drawings allows [...]
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Install Multiple Applications At One Time, Without Any Work From You
Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by admin.
I love getting a new computer but I loathe having to reinstall all the applications I’ve come to rely on. And if you are a road warrior then it is ultra important to ensure that when you leave home or your office that your laptop is completely set-up.
Ninite is a free solution that allows you [...]
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NEW: Check Incoming Email, Text, Phone Calls From Your Watch
Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by admin.
When I think of people obsessed with their watches, I think of Secret Service, Dick Tracy and James Bond. That is all about to change!
inPulse is a Blackberry accessory, designed as a watch, to keep you informed and in touch no matter what you are doing or where you are at. InPulse wirelessly connects to [...]
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Access Remote Computers Browser Free
Posted on 26. Jan, 2010 by admin.
No matter how hard you try to be prepared when you are traveling, you’ll find yourself wishing you had access to a file on another computer. That really sucks when you are miles away from home.
LogMeIn Ignition makes your world so much easier when you travel. LogMeIn Ignition allows you to access remote computers and [...]
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Automatically Backup Your iPhone & Ensure You Have Your Important Data
Posted on 25. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Just how important is the info on your iPhone? I’d venture that it’s pretty important! To me the magic words are backup and automated. David Martin from CNET Reviews has some really great tips for creating auto backups of your valuable iPhone data.
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Shopping Lists - Online, Synchable, Accessable To Keep You Organized
Posted on 22. Jan, 2010 by admin.
It never fails, I’m in between flights and while chatting with my husband, he’ll say in passing, “We need to pick up milk, when we go to the grocery store”. I’ll kindly ask him to write it down on our “list”, which is just some random piece of paper that just gets lost!
Enter Shopping List, [...]
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New Travel Laptop - Light Weight, Long Battery, Full Keyboard
Posted on 21. Jan, 2010 by admin.
With the added pressure of TSA secuirity these days, I’m constantly trying to figure out how I can go smaller and lighter.
Lenovo introduced Skylight, at the Consumer Electronic Show, which is ideally designed for the business travelers. While Skylight will not be available until April, if you are in the market for a great travel [...]
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Preview Emails on Your Blackberry
Posted on 20. Jan, 2010 by admin.
The convenience factor of getting email on your phone is huge. So, why not take it another step further?
Message Peek is designed for Blackberry users to get maximum productivity, as you no longer need to click your mail and open your messages. With Message Peek you get to see the message nicely displayed the moment [...]
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3 Great Travel Solutions Coming in 2010!
Posted on 19. Jan, 2010 by admin.
So, I have to be honest I’m a little frustrated!!! There are a number of truly great solutions coming to the market place that will have a significant impact on your productivity when you are traveling. The reason I’m frustrated is the fact that these new tools have yet to set a price or a [...]
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Voice Recognition Portalbe Alarm Clock
Posted on 18. Jan, 2010 by admin.
I often wonder what hotels think when they purchase their fancy shamncy alarm clocks! Seriously, they must not travel themselves because if they did, they’d realize that travelers HATE complicated alarm clocks!
How about a no brainer portable travel clock? Don’t believe me? Check out Moshi Voice Control Travel Alarm Clock:
To set the time, you [...]
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Protect Your Passport Identity from RFID Thieves
Posted on 15. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve heard all about identify fraud. If you are a regular traveler, then you probably already know that the new passports have RFID tags. What you might not know is that if you are walking around with your passport in your purse, sports coat or pocket, an identify thief [...]
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Watch Your Favorite TV Shows From The Palm of Your Hand
Posted on 14. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Are you a TV junky? Do you hate it when you are on the road, knowing your favorite show is being Tivo’d or DVR’d?
Flo TV is bringing TV right to the palm of your hand! With Flo TV you can watch your favorite programs from your phone or from a portable, personal TV. It’s also [...]
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Access Your Important Health Information Online In Real Time
Posted on 13. Jan, 2010 by admin.
Being a working Mom, I sometimes have to sooth bumps and bruises from the road. What is worry some is when my son is sick and I have to keep track of his meds, especially when I’m trying to keep track of things between my husband and care taker.
I’ve recently starting using Google Health, to [...]
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Coming Soon: eReader Designed for Newpaper Reading & Loaded with Features!
Posted on 12. Jan, 2010 by admin.
No matter how hard you try, reading the newspaper from the middle seat of an airplane is no easy task! And the e-readers on the market place have not been very newspaper friendly!
With all the e-readers coming on the market place, you really have to figure out what’s important to you and the SkiffReader is [...]
