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However digital our world becomes, documents are still a very real necessity. So tools like My Scans are welcome to digitize, share and easily carry documents with you, no matter where you are. Designed for both iPhone and iPad, My Scans is an intuitive, easy-to-use scanning tool that makes full use of the iOS camera to scan, store, and edit documents on the go.

My Scans is designed to be easy to use. You know this because the moment you open the app, you are presented with a straightforward tutorial that shows you everything you'll need to use it … Read more

When wireless headset company Jawbone announced plans Tuesday to buy wearable sensor maker BodyMedia for what a source said was more than $100 million, it may well have marked a turning point for wearable computing.

The technology, which includes everything from Google Glass eyewear to heart-rate monitors to sensors that slip into running shoes, has come of age. It's moving past the niche gizmos that only appeal to geeks and gearheads.

As a real business materializes around the technology, a battle is brewing among companies that want to put themselves at the heart of it, and profit from its … Read more

Google Glass users may be able to snap a photo just by winking.

Code uncovered in the MyGlass companion app by a Reddit user named fodawim lists several intriguing options for users of the high-tech specs.

One snippet of code reads "EYE_GESTURES_WINK_TAKE_PHOTO," which clearly sounds like a mere wink of your eye would be enough to take a photograph. Another line says "BROWSER_TWO_FINGER_ZOOM," which suggests the ability to zoom in and out of the browser simply by moving your thumb and index finger, just like on a touch-screen device.

Two more slices of code called HEAD_GESTURES_HEAD_WAKE_ENABLED and HEAD_GESTURES_HEAD_WAKE_DISABLED … Read more

It's the 21st century -- so why are you still relying on your fridge to store your family's chore wheel? This digital version not only keeps your family on track but rewards them for getting the job done. My Job Chart connects seamlessly with the Web version, making it a great download if you have a connected family.

Since My Job Chart is a companion to the Web site you'll need an account to log on. You can set one up right from the app with just your e-mail address and name. Your whole family is managed … Read more

Today, it's easier than ever to download a song or convert a song you already have to a ringtone for use on your phone. The App Store is filled with tools that promise to do this on autopilot and myRingtoneCreator is one such option; but the overly intrusive ads are very distracting.

In fact, the first thing you'll probably notice about myRingtoneCreator is just how many ads appear when you open the app. Two separate pop-up ads appear that need to be closed before you can access the main menu, and then there are two large, animated banners … Read more

If it weren't for lists, we would never get anything done. So it's crucial that we have a solid day planner that keeps us on top of our daily tasks. My Day Planner promises a "spiced up" planner that stands out from the crowd. The problem, however, is that each spice costs money, and without them, you're left with what is essentially a notebook and a calendar -- both of which you already have on your iPhone.

My Day Planner opens with what looks like a blank notebook page. An icon to access the calendar … Read more

The Windows Snipping Tool does a decent job, if you have it and if you only need it now and then. But suppose you don't have the Snipping Tool, or require more than it offers? Screen capture tools come in so many varieties that some of them actually cost money (most don't) so you have plenty to choose from, if (like us) you want something a little more capable or intuitive. My Portable Software's My Screen Capture is as good an example as any we've tried. This tool is lightweight; at only 82KB, it's smaller … Read more

Be My Princess is a modern-day take on Cinderella; however, in this version, the main character is a graduate student who meets six differences princes. The app isn't really a game; it's kind of a choose-your-own-adventure story. The free part limits you to the Prologue, but if the paid stories are anything like what we experienced, we'd rather keep our money.

Be My Princess opens with a main menu. The app contains a Help menu, but it merely answers the question, "What do I do if the app crashes?" If you need answers to any … Read more

Apple took a big step in helping Apple ID users in securing their accounts this week with offering two-step verification.

Two-step verification (or authentication as it's commonly referred to) adds an additional barrier of security between would-be hackers and your account. The extra barrier comes in the form of a four-digit code, which will be sent to a device of your choosing via the Find My iPhone app or SMS, after you've entered your password.

Step one: To add the extra layer of security to your account you'll need to visit the Apple ID settings page on … Read more