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Cindy Downes

http://www.cindydownes.com

I am a writer/educator with a journalism degree from Oklahoma State University. My interests include education, technology, electronics, social media, walking, cooking, health, baby boomers, ham radio, U.S. travel, history, music, art, reading, tools for the visually impaired, homeschooling, cats and dogs.

I review products independently. I am NOT on staff, anywhere. My opinions, for what they are worth, are my own!

Civil War Students and History Buffs - Check this out!

Civil War America’s Epic Struggle is for students, casual historians and serious history buffs. It presents an overview, the causes, major battles (alphabetically and chronologically) and timelines, as well as information about railroads, medical care, economics, and other topics related to the Civil War.

By Cindy Downes, August 23, 2010

You Gotta See This

Have you ever take a photo of something like the Grand Canyon but found that your picture just could not portray the magnificence of the scene? With You Gotta See This, you can portray the scene a little bit better.

By Cindy Downes, August 23, 2010

Ghostwriter - Better than usual handwriting recognition

By Cindy Downes, August 19, 2010

Quoridor - This game is tense!

By Cindy Downes, August 19, 2010

iHolder - it's definitely a tool you can use!

The iHolder is sweet! I've been using my iPad with my Bluetooth keyboard, but I was having trouble getting my iPad in a position that was easy to use. Now, with iHolder, I can set the iPad so it looks and acts like a computer screen!

By Cindy Downes, August 17, 2010

Todo for iPad - one more choice in GTD

For $4.99, Todo for iPad is a very sophisticated GTD app for the iPad. It features both projects and checklists, as well as repeating tasks, reminder alerts, and clickable phone numbers and URL’s in notes.

Other features include:

By Cindy Downes, August 14, 2010

Taska for iPad

Taska is a GTD app with very easy-to-use features. Create and manage todo's, lists, contexts, and tags. There's even a built-in map to show you where your tasks are located, how far away, and a route to get there. You can assign due date, due time, priority, and tags all on one screen.

Other features:

By Cindy Downes, August 14, 2010

How far are you walking? Find out with DistCalc

This is a nifty app, especially for those of you who like to walk or hike trails. With DistCalc, you tap out a path, while the app measures the distance. (You can measure in miles, kilometers, yards, or meters.)

By Cindy Downes, August 14, 2010

I'm Xtremely happy with my new XtremeMac Nylon Sleeve

I previously wrote how much I love the iSkin Duo for its cool look and superior grip. However, it doesn’t provide enough protection for my iPad when in my purse.

By Cindy Downes, August 11, 2010

LogMeIn is a 5-star app!

Although I found LogMeIn cumbersome to use, I did like the fact that I could access my computer when I need to while away from home. Very handy. However, I've decided not to use it because I don't like to leave my computer on 24/7. You have to take the "sleep" mode off your computer so that it's accessible all the time. It will not wake up your computer.

By Cindy Downes, August 10, 2010

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