Within the heart of Texas lies a city which proudly boasts its goal to "keep things weird". And you only need to check out our archive of House Tours from Austin to realize the city lives up to its unique standards, making it a destination for lovers of music, food, art, and crafts. Here's how to get the most from the Live Music Capital of the World while in Austin from the palm of your hands... More

As much as I miss my chicken scratch handwritten notes, I now find it easier to use my computer and mobile devices to review my work anywhere via cloud services and apps. Where I work is now "anywhere" and "everywhere"! Here are a few I've used over the last several years that work quite well. More

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A smartphone camera doth not a photographer make (and surprisingly vice versa). As anyone's Facebook, Instagram, or any social network reveals, we're all taking more photos, and probably with our smartphones. But many of us don't know the ins and outs of maximizing what an iPhone, Galaxy S3, Lumia 920 or any other phone equipped with a camera can do. Thus, I've gone back to school and have been taking these bite-sized courses, sent to my inbox with tips galore and mini-assignments (today's tip: to use developed film, thin fabric, or sunglasses as a DIY filter). "Students" then share their class assignments via Instagram using #PJUniversity. This is distance learning with homework I don't mind doing. More

Did you know Seattle played a big part in the careers of then up and coming jazz musicians, Ray Charles and Quincy Jones? And, many of us can still smell the teen spirit wafting from the epicenter of grunge bands of the 90's. The Emerald City is a musical town with a rich cultural history, amazing coffee culture, vibrant tech industry, and home to many museums, conventions, and festivals. So if you're interested in taking a trip up the Space Needle, catching a Mariners game, or setting it as the starting point of a Pacific Northwest adventure, here are some apps for your next Seattle vacation... More

Glance over at your cell phone. How does it look? Dirty? Smudged? Now think about putting that phone up to your face to talk, or touching it with your hands to text. Are you now sufficiently motivated to clean it up? I'll tell you how when you read on. More

Creating the perfect living space can be an ongoing endeavor requiring imagination, patience, and occasionally some hands-on work. Properly done, research and preparation should come before the actual handiwork, whether you already know your way around a toolbox, are an absolute beginner, or are simply looking to fix a niggling problem around the house. A DIY home repairs app can be an extremely useful partner when tackling home repair projects... More

San Francisco is a city of rich history and culture, and as anyone planning a visit to the City by the Bay realizes, it can be difficult to narrow down all the places to visit and thing to do while there. Aside from the usual tourist spots like the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco also offers historic architecture on nearly every corner, a serene Japanese Tea Gardens, the glorious Golden Gate Park, alongside countless cultural and artistic institutions. Need help fitting it all into one vacation? You might need an app for your smartphone (or tablet) to serve as your guide. More

There's a lot of pressure on Valentines Day for couples to go above and beyond to show how much they care. But when all is said and done, it's how we treat that special somebody for the other 364 days of the year which truly matters. Technology is often deemed "cold", but there are several ways smartphone apps can reinforce the human connection. Here are some new (and romantic) ways to let them know 'I'm thinking of you.' More

When the bone-chilling winds howl and the snowfall persists without end in sight, it's easy to begin daydreaming about a holiday to somewhere warmer. Now is a pleasant (and more affordable) time to visit Los Angeles, a city where winter means low 70 degree weather with evenings warmer than my daytime temperatures. But with its massive sprawl and distinctively different neighborhoods, cracking the City of Angels can be tough for a first time visitor. But it's never been easier when loaded up with apps on your smartphone to help you navigate LA's freeway arteries, discover her best eateries, and experience the sights and sounds beyond the typical... More

Love it or hate it, nobody can deny Twitter is an adaptable medium, whether for news feeds, promoting artists or blogs, communication between friends or business associates, and sometimes as a comedic outlet. One thing's for sure, when it comes to microblogging, the smartphone is where many tweets are conceived. With Twitter apps being a dime a dozen, we searched high and low to compile this list of 6 that are guaranteed to please. More