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Having trouble getting further than, “It was a dark and stormy night?” Same here, mostly. Motivation and focus are my two biggest obstacles when it comes to completing writing projects. It’s quite easy for me to get started on a new novel or play, much more difficult to actually complete… Continue Reading »

Depending upon the day and the weather, my commute to work can last anywhere from 45 minutes to 1-1/2 hours each way. I generally don’t mind this, as this is when I tend to come up with my best ideas for stories, then figure out the next day why I… Continue Reading »

Many smokers wish that they could break the habit. Quitting smoking is hard enough to do with help, so if you happen to be doing it alone, or you just need an extra leg up, these apps can help you to meet your new year’s goal. Who knows, maybe by… Continue Reading »

Watching your money is more important now then it ever has been before. If you need some help to keep track of your cash, these apps can help you out. We’ve got suggestions for an app to remind you to pay your bills, one to help you budget your personal… Continue Reading »

Whether you need a new job to replace your old one or you just want to move up in the world during this new year, these iPhone and iPod touch apps can help you to find the opportunities that will give you a leg up: Job Compass, Jobs and Resume… Continue Reading »

It is a new year, and that means a new chance to re-sculpt your body. If your goal for this year involves getting in better shape, then these iPhone apps can help you to reach your goal: Weight Watchers Mobile, My Weight Loss Coach and iPump Total Body. Continue Reading »

Not looking forward to taking your Christmas lights down this weekend? Keep them up year round with MusicalLights for iPhone and iPod touch. Musical Lights is an application that allows the user to tap on an image they have chosen to add Christmas lights of various shapes, sizes, and colors.… Continue Reading »

CNBC is going to air “Planet of the Apps: A Handheld Revolution”—a one-hour documentary that aims to portray how the iPhone have changed lives, while showing insights into the many developers behind the apps. While the majority of the documentary will focus on the Apple iPhone App Store, CNBC’s Scott… Continue Reading »

Every year on Christmas Eve, my family would gather around the record player to hear dad’s old, scratchy 45 of Louis Armstrong reciting “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Now, the iPhone is no substitute for a vintage turntable, and Louis Armstrong is simply irreplaceable. But if you’re in a pinch… Continue Reading »

iSing is an application that aims to bring American Idol to the mobile platform. In short, this app allows users to vote the performances of other singers from around the world up or down based on their performance in a short, 30 second audio clip recorded through their iPhone. Also,… Continue Reading »