www.NewOCR.com

NewOCR.com is a free online OCR (Optical Character Recognition) service, which can analyze the text in any image file that you upload, and then convert the text from the image into text that you can easily edit on your computer.

You may upload your image file in JPG, TIFF, PDF or even ZIP format. It has 106 recognition languages which includes even Hindi, Gujarati and Telugu. The output can be downloaded in Plain text (TXT) or Microsoft Word (DOC) or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) formats. It supports low resolution and poorly scanned pages too! It also recognizes mathematical equations and allows rotation of text while converting. Multi-column support for newspaper and magazine articles is also in-built.

The best part is that the conversion is free and there is no registration. Just head to http://www.newocr.com, upload the file and convert it into text.

A very convenient tool for daily use online.

 

 

 

Similar Sites

Similar Sites improves your browsing experience by suggesting sites which are similar to your favourite sites. You just have to visit www.similarsites.com and paste your favourite site url in the space provided and voila! It will list out the sites which are similar to the one selected – it is that simple.

The website also gives you the option to add an extension to Chrome which allows you to do the same seamlessly. When you are on a site you like, just click on the Similar Sites extension on the top right and the same functionality will be available to you right from your favourite browser.

A very simple and elegant way of browsing similar sites, when you are  doing research or just browsing!

Ringdroid – make any song your ringtone

Ringdroid lets you create personal ringtones, alarms, and notification sounds from existing music/audio files and record new ones using your Android device.

Download and Install Ringdroid on your phone. Once you launch the app, you will see a list of songs on your device. To view all the sounds on your device, tap the Action icon on the top right corner and choose Show all audio. Then select the song that you want as your ringtone. Once selected, decide the start point and the end point for your ringtone by moving the sliders above and below. Now save the clip by tapping the Save  icon. That’s it!

You can save it as a ringtone (default) or use a contact-specific ringtone, or use it for your alarm, or even use it for various notifications – a different one for each! So, which song will use as your ringtone now?

 
Android : https://goo.gl/evSvpm

 

Share your current location – Google Maps

Very often, we need to share our current location with a friend  or relative. Either it is to direct them to where you are, or in some cases, even in an emergency.

Google Maps now has an option to share your current location with anyone immediately. Just open the Google Maps app and go to the hamburger menu on the left top. You will find the Share Location option. Tap on that and then you will be shown all options to share your current location. You may share by SMS, GMail, Whatsapp or any other option that you have on your device.

When sharing, you can set the time for sharing too – 1 hour, 2 hours or even permanently, till such time you shut it off – the last option would be very useful for kids to show their parents where they are, or for people visiting unknown places and want their friends or kin to know where exactly they are.

Very useful to convey your location in good times and bad times!

 

Unified Ticketing System – UTS

CaptureIf you travel by train, you know how difficult it is to stand in queue and buy suburban, unreserved ticket. UTS, by Indian Railways, solves this painful problem.

UTS is the official mobile ticketing app for booking unreserved tickets. Paperless ticketing has been enabled in entire Chennai suburban section, entire Mumbai suburban section and New Delhi – Palwal section. In addition, Season and Platform Tickets are also available.

All you have to do is to download the app, assign a userid and password and you are ready to go. Just add an amount to the UTS digital wallet through your Credit Card or Internet Banking. The next time you travel, you can book your tickets on the way to the station. Be sure to choose the paperless ticket option, so that you get your tickets on your mobile. When asked, you can show the ticket from your mobile directly!

How convenient!

Android : https://goo.gl/3JQtKu

Accu Battery – Accurately monitor your Battery

Every time you charge your device, it wears out the battery, lowering its total capacity. Scientific research shows that battery lifespan can be extended up to 200%, when you charge your device to only 80%.

Accu​Battery measures the actual battery usage using information from the battery charge controller.  With AccuBattery, you can monitor precisely how much battery your device is using and know how long you can use your device when it’s active or in standby mode. You can also find out how much power each app uses.

Stats include battery charging time, optimum battery capacity, and allows you to see how much wear your battery sustains with each charge session. You can even look up the discharge speed and battery consumption per app.

In short, the app is designed to keep your battery in the best shape you can!

Android : https://goo.gl/LMh9n3

Google Maps – Timeline

Forgot where you were on the 19th of last month? Simple, the Timeline feature of Maps will jog your memory. On the Google Maps app, tap on the Hamburger Menu on the left top, and then tap on Your Timeline and see your whereabouts in detail. Be sure that you have enabled this feature and rest assured that only YOU can view your timeline.

You have options to add a place, delete a day, show your Google Contacts’ addresses on the map and even show your Google Photos that you have clicked on the way, on your timeline.

And if you feel that Google already knows enough about you and you don’t want it to know more of your travel plans, you may turn the feature off in the timeline settings.

 

Insight Timer – Meditation App

Insight Timer is one of the most popular free meditation apps on the Play Store.

If you need help with sleeping, or dealing with anxiety or stress, Insight Timer is the app for you. It also helps in getting through recovery and addictions and achieving higher levels of selflove and compassion.

IT has the largest community of regular meditators which generates more meditation minutes than any other app. Every day more than 900 of the world’s best meditation teachers upload new content including free guided meditations, beautiful meditation music, talks and podcasts.

With a dynamic worldwide community of meditators, Insight Timer is the fun and connected way to support your meditation practice, whether you’re just starting out, or have been meditating for years.

 

Android : https://goo.gl/Qyz5pF                                iOS : https://goo.gl/9Xvntk

My Jio

If you have obtained the Reliance Jio SIM Card free, getting the My Jio App is absolutely essential. This app is the gateway to all the services that Jio offers.

You can use the app to purchase the Jio Prime Membership and download and install all Jio apps easily from one place. You can also check the usage details, account balance and get your detailed account statement. Further, you can manage your settings and personalize your profile, using this App.

If you have multiple Jio SIM Cards (family and friends) you can use this app to manage multiple SIM Cards from the same App.  Help documents and friends’ invitations, etc. are all available on a single tap. If you have a Jio WiFi device, you can even manage it from the same App.

All in all, a very comprehensive app to manage your Jio Life!

Android : https://goo.gl/zpFZoZ                    iOS : https://goo.gl/AzGYTa

 

 

Airbnb

captureIf you are travelling to a far away place, in a foreign country, or even within your own country or city, and you are looking for some pleasant experiences on a reasonable budget, Airbnb is for you.

Airbnb allows you to choose from over 2.5 million homes in over 191 countries. Search by price, neighborhood, amenities, and more. Go through the reviews before you book. You may search for last minute accommodation or even look for long term stays.

What is on offer, is home stays where anyone having a spare room with decent surroundings can put up their room(s) for rent.  You get the benefit of meeting wonderful people, getting local guidance and a reasonable rate.  For the hosts, they can realize a decent earning on their unused accommodation, communicate with the guests and make new friends.

A wonderful concept of matchmaking for guests and hosts effectively.

 

Android : https://goo.gl/Y3GUDu             iPhone : https://goo.gl/WdHJ7i