I love technology. I think gadgets, personal tech and apps can help us do things more effectively and efficiently.
That’s why I publish my Friday Favourites blog post every week, where I shine a light on a website, tool or an app that has impressed me.
So when my friend David Withington, who runs the Tech It Easy workshop (you can read David’s story of how Tech It Easy began) contacted me to ask my recommendations for awesome apps the can make life easier, I was only too happy to help!
With that in mind, here are 7 awesome apps for an easier life.
Does your wallet or purse bulge… and not with cash!
If you find you’re carrying around too many credit and debits cards, then I’d recommend getting a Curve card.
Curve combines all your debit and credit cards into a single (physical) card.
Using the Curve app, you can then select which card you want your Curve card to work as.
I use my curve card to keep all my family, personal and business transactions on separate credit card accounts — without ever having to carry lots of cards!
If you’re out and about and using the free wi-fi at a library, cafe, pub, hotel or even an Airbnb, then you should be aware that your personal data is at risk.
That’s why I recommend everyone use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) app like TunnelBear.
TunnelBear keeps your personal data safe by encrypting any traffic that you send over an untrusted Wi-Fi connection.
The TunnelBear VPN is super simple to set up and use on any device. When you’re using free Wi-Fi, just hit the bear icon and you’ll be protected.
All this tech is great, but does it make you happier?
My final app helps you by giving you a friendly nudge to help you cultivate a positive mindset and become happier!
The Action for Happiness app shares an inspiring message or an uplifting idea with you every single day.
As somebody who has struggled with his mental health all my life, I can tell you that the Action for Happiness app helps put you in a great frame of mind each day.
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