IFTTT

IFTTT stands for “IF This Then That”.  This app enables users to create “recipes” which consist of a trigger (This) and an action (That).  If the trigger is set off, the action is taken.  A trigger can be anything from “when I am tagged in a Facebook photo” to “when I take a picture on my iPhone”.  The actions range from “send me an email” to “update a spreadsheet on Google Drive”.  One of the recipes that I use that I find the most convenient is that whenever I am tagged in a photo on Facebook, it is automatically downloaded into my Dropbox account.

Some may think that this app/service is only for the extremely tech savvy user, but that is far from the truth.  The simple user interface allows anyone to easily create new recipes or choose from the pool of shared recipes that other users have already made.   If you need some assistance in setting up this app, please do not hesitate to comment on this post and I’ll help you out. 

IFTTT's icon (left) & a screenshot of the Channels list (right)

I know this app may seem a little intense, but give it a shot and I’m sure it will be worth your while.

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LogMeIn - Remote Desktop

"Remotely control your PCs and Macs over WiFi/3G with the free LogMeIn app on your iPad or iPhone. It works with LogMeIn’s free award-winning software installed on as many computers as you like. You can remotely access your files, run your applications and control your desktops from anywhere. With everything at your fingertips, you’re finally free to go." -App Store

LogMeIn is more of a service that just an app.  Yes, there is an app, but that is only part of it.  Once set up, it gives you the ability to access your computers from your mobile device or another computer.  By logging in to the web interface and selecting the computer you want to access, you can bring up your computer's desktop as if you were sitting in front of it.  For help setting up LogMeIn, consult the Getting Started Guide.

Ever had to send someone a document that was on your computer and couldn't? Not anymore. LogMeIn's web interface and mobile app have very user friendly interfaces that lets you move control your computer while on the go.  I can't even begin to tell you how often I used it once I had the option to.  Way more than I initially thought.  I even set it up on my family's machines so that when their computers are on the fritz , I can help them remotely.

LogMeIn's icon (left) and the remote desktop screen (right)

So whether you are the savvy tech geek who needs to be connected at all times or the casual computer user who uses them when you need to, you can find many a use for LogMein

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Attention Gmail Users!

The following message is for people who actually use Gmail for its labeling and sorting features. Please do not use the "Mail" app that is built in on your iDevice. It provides literally no labeling functionality whatsoever and doesn't even show something that gets labeled automatically.

The app simple called Gmail is a free mail app designed by Google that brings most of Gmail's functionality to you mobile device. You can append labels to emails, view all emails of certain label, and even set a vacation response all from within the app. The Gmail app also allows you to compose and send mail to you Google contacts as well as the contacts on your iDevice. The only flaw of this app is that you cannot create/edit your filters to automatically label and or manipulate your emails. This is a minor oversight as most people would not be editing or creating filters on their mobile device anyways.

Gmail icon (left) and the inbox screenshot (right)

This is a must have app for Gmail users as it really allows you to still use Gmail for all its worth. Hope you enjoy it!

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