Tech for a Better Life

Gadgets and Apps...there are so many on the market! Which to choose? I go over 4 gadgets and apps you should have.

This week I'm sharing a couple of ways that you can get free internet and cell phone service. That's right! It's actually possible to get out from under those expensive carrier bills and save hundreds of dollars a year.

Technology is catching a lot of blame for disrupting our sleep habits. As a society, we're constantly plugged in – whether it be to social media, games, or streaming videos – and that makes it hard for us to power down for a bit a quality sleep. We're going to look at a few Android apps designed to help you sleep. We've chosen three of our favorites.

It seems like no matter how much technology progresses, and regardless of how powerful computers have gotten, one thing stays the same: Your computer will get slower and less responsive over time! There are a few great ways to help reverse this process, and that's what I'm about to share with you.

The entire world of education has been undergoing a major change. The idea of attending physical classrooms and lecture halls is falling by the wayside, slowly being replaced by online courses provided by industry professionals and experienced experts. There are a handful of websites that offer these sorts of classes, but today we're going to focus on three of the most popular and proven among them: Udemy.com (http://www.udemy.com), lynda.com (http://www.lynda.com) and khanacademy.com (http://www.khanacademy.org)

Streaming audio is also a rapidly-growing market, with more folks listening to their favorite music over a data connection rather than the airwaves. There are a host of companies out there which provide those services, and today we're going to look at three of the top providers. Host: Matthew R. Stover and Charles Desrochers Writer/Researcher: J. Paul Roe Executive Producer: Matthew R. Stover Music Courtesy of Fasol Productions

I'm talking about something that frustrates everyone – a dead battery. More specifically, I mean a dead iPhone battery. Talk about inconvenient!

More and more people are doing away with cable television and watching their favorite movies and TV shows online instead. It's a way to save money and not only that, streaming TV shows from the internet is an “on-demand” affair – you get to watch what you want, when you want it.

The almost decade-long debate will be solved on this podcast....or will it? I delve into this battle to determine the king of the hill.

This week I reveal 3 awesome tech deals that will help you save money on everyday purchases. 1. Tech Armor iPhone 6 Screen Protector with Lifetime Warranty - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EL93W1U?tag=slicinc-20&ascsubtag=f9905d3a659b11e5ab01420c4af8e85f0000 2. FreedomPop (www.FreedomPop.com) - Free Cell Phone Service 3. Anker PowerCore 15600 mAH- Most Powerful Portable Charger (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VLNT9KW?tag=kinjadeals-20&ascsubtag=44065f6b2b113f94a6f7e12c0ed7639a3c261e90&rawdata=[r|http%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2F[t|link[p|1733350303[a|B00VLNT9KW[au|5727177402741770316)

Ever wonder why your smartphone's battery has a hard time lasting throughout the day? Learn 4 quick steps to help improve your battery life!

You're at a computer store and all the machines look the same yet they have different prices. This podcast helps you to understand the different bits of hardware that drives the cost of a computer.

Discover the key differences between a laptop, notebook, and tablet.

Twitter en français

Explore the basics of Twitter and how it can make an impact on your life. Be sure to check out my upcoming video that goes into full detail.

Get a good foundation understanding of popular social networking site Pinterest.

Learn these 3 Basic Shortcuts for Computing Success. Shortcuts save time and help improve productivity.

If you have a smartphone then this podcast is for you. Here are the top 5 apps you need to be the most productive.

The who, what and why of online storage. I go over why it could be great for your life.