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Five Apps to Make Your Life at Home Easier

January 19, 2013

With the advanced technology that’s being put to use in a variety of different ways these days, many apps for both tablets and smart phones have been developed to make life more convenient when you’re at home. Some apps have been developed to help you organize your day while others allow you to access your desktop computer with the touch of a finger. Here are five apps that will make your life at home easier.

Apps that Will Make Your Life at Home Easier

Splashtop Remote Desktop for iPad

remote desktop for ipad - apps that will make your life at home easierSplashtop is a convenient app for those who constantly need access to their desktop computer, but may not always be in close proximity to it. This app is compatible with Windows 7, XP, Vista and Mac OS 6 or newer.

Splashtop automatically locates your computers after you sign in to your gmail account. You can access your home desktop computer from anywhere; whether you’re in your car, at work or at school. This affordable app is extremely easy to setup.

BillMinder

billminder - apps that will make your life at home easierIf you’re constantly forgetting to pay your bills on time or are unsure of how much to pay, Billminder is the perfect app for you. Developed for the iPad, BillMinder allows you to enter all of your bills into one database and organize them by due date.

You can track your spending habits and receive alerts when a bill is about to be due. This app also lets you set up automatic payments that can be made by entering a personalized passcode.

HomeRoutines

homeroutines - apps that will make your life at home easierWith so many chores to handle around the house, it’s not easy remembering to do them all. HomeRoutine is an iPad app that is specifically designed to keep you, and your home clean and organized.

To get started, you enter your chores into the app’s database and set automatic alerts for the time and date that you would like to complete the task. The app will then notify you when its time to start cleaning. This way, you’ll never have to worry about forgetting to vacuum the carpet, take out the trash or even wash your dogs.

MyKeyPad

mykeypad - apps that will make your life at home easierIf you already have your home wired with an alarm system, MyKeyPad is a convenient app that allows you to arm and disarm your system right from your smart phone. This app allows you to monitor your home security system as long as you have an internet connection.

This app only works with certain security system providers, so its best to check with them first before you shell out ten dollars at the app store.

DVR Remote

dvr remote - apps that will make your life at home easierThose who own a DVR system know how important it is to record as many of your favorite shows as possible. At times, we may walk out the door and totally forget to program the DVR. The DVR Remote app allows you to schedule a recording straight from your smart phone, no matter where you are.

This app cost three dollars and works with TiVo and Series 3 DVRs.

Beyond these apps, new technology is being developed on a daily basis. Apps that control your home appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers and microwaves are already being tested by Panasonic. This type of development will soon move us into the 21st century clap-on, clap-off mentality of convenience in the home.

Author Bio: This article was written by Sheldon Armstrong, an avid writer of technology articles on the web. He writes this article in promotion of the services at Kanetix. If you’re looking to insure your condo, make sure to check them out and see what they can do for you.

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