How I Work – 204 – Lookout

captureOur phones contain the most sensitive information and mobile devices are the new target for cyber attacks. Lookout protects private citizens and the world’s largest enterprises with intelligence from 100 million mobile sensors. Instead of using traditional methods of threat detection, Lookout uses machine intelligence based on huge amounts of data collected over the years – this makes it the smartest in the field.

Apart from smart detection of viruses and mischievous apps, if your phone is lost or stolen, you have the ability to track your phone. And if someone switches off your phone or removes the SIM card, you can even get a photo of that person clicked, along with the location.

So if you need smart software and hardware security, try this intelligent and robust solution. But a small price to pay for protection against growing threats to your smartphone!

Android : https://goo.gl/4xp8AW   iOS : https://goo.gl/cstH6W

How I Work – 202 -Have I been pwned?

captureCheck if you have an account that has been compromised in a data breach!

This website – www.HaveIBeenPwned.com – is a free resource for anyone to quickly assess if they may have been put at risk due to an online account of theirs having been compromised or “pwned” in a data breach. It is dead simple to use and entirely free so that it is of maximum benefit to the community.

You just need to enter your email id. The site then checks whether your email id was compromised on any of the websites which have been hacked in the past. If your email id is compromised, you are told which site was hacked and you should immediately change your password on that site immediately.

You also have the option to submit your email id to the site and it will alert you in case your id is compromised any time in future.

Have a safe online presence!

How I Work – 201 – Wunderlist: To-Do List & Tasks

captureWunderlist is one of the best To-Do-List Apps that helps you organize lists and tasks that you want or need to do. The free version supports basic functions like reminders, etc., while the Pro version is more for businesses. Whether it is a mundane task or reminder or a Project, Wunderlist helps you create lists and sync them on all your devices and share them with family and friends.

You can even have conversations within your groups on your lists. With Comments, you can have real-time updates in any of your To-Do Lists and keep everyone in the loop and all your important discussions in one place

Try it –  You will surely like it!

Android : https://goo.gl/Z1D8CB

iPhone : https://goo.gl/J6fTbN

Windows Phone : https://goo.gl/xGUJU4

How I Work – 200 – Youtube Kids

captureThese days, even our kids need and want a smartphone.  And with the type of videos available online, it could get dangerous.

Kids.youtube.com helps them to dive into a new world of discovery, learning and fun. Youtube Kids gives your family an easy way of watching their favourite show / movies, discover science or explore anything that catches their imagination. It is free, simple to use and very very safe!

Youtube kids is made for curious minds and is safe for the entire family. They have even given a link to parental guidance on how to use Youtube Kids effectively for the entire family. Happy Viewing!!

How I Work – 199 – Photoscan by Google

We all have a large bunch of old photos either in old photo albums or just bound together lying

somewhere in our cupboards or attics, unseen, untouched for years. We have tried digitizing them so that they are available on the cloud, but the results have been atrocious!

Photoscan by Google solves this problem. Just scan the photos using this app and you get excellent, scanned photos, worth preserving online. You will get glare-free scans with an easy, step-by-step capture flow with automatic cropping and perspective correction.

Once they are scanned, you can automatically back up your scans with the free Google Photos app to keep them safe, searchable, and organized. Now, bring your scans back to life with movies, filters, and advanced editing controls. And share them with anyone, just by sending a link.

Revive old memories and store them in eternally perfect condition – download Photoscan now!

https://goo.gl/U9QoqT

How I Work – 198 – Google Maps

I have tried many apps for Maps but I always come back to Google Maps – very accurate and providing a host of features that are rarely matched by the other apps.

Apart from turn by turn navigation, now Google Maps also takes voice commands – once in the driving mode, you can ask questions like – ‘What’s my next turn?’  ‘What’s my ETA?’ ‘How’s the traffic ahead?’, etc. You have the option to explore alternative routes, avoid tolls and highways and also set your favourite routes. And in case you are visiting your favourite restaurant, you can even browse the menu and place orders, before you reach there!

Google Maps boasts of comprehensive, accurate maps in 220 countries, over 15,000 cities and detailed business information on over 100 million places. No wonder I keep coming back to Google Maps!

https://goo.gl/SKUZQB

How I Work – 197 – Findo.com

http://www.Findo.com is your smart search assistant – across email, files and personal cloud. Our data

storage has now permeated across multiple media. And very often, we know the name of the file, but do not remember where we had stored it – be it on GMail, Dropbox, Evernote or Google Drive. Sometimes, we may not even remember the name of the file, just a vague description.

Findo runs through all your storage and locates the desired files in a jiffy. You can search everywhere from one place – save time and frustrating moments when your boss is in urgent need of that contract or presentation. When you can’t remember the name of the person or file, Findo uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to build a knowledge graph of your contacts, places, events, files, invoices, etc. and understands what you are looking for. The more you use it, the more accurate it gets! And the entire operation is quick and  secure.

Now search intelligently across your storage locations – head to http://www.Findo.com now!

How I Work – 196 – instaGrok.com

Google is the big daddy of Search Engines. But there are many others who present “search” in different, innovative and fun ways. One such tool is instaGrok.

Just enter your search term in instaGrok and it will open up its various nuances instantly, in a visually appealing chart. Sift through the nuances and find one that matches your need – click on it and now, you have a good lead. The links include definitions, images and videos.

Their mission is to help everyone discover the joy of learning and empower them to be lifelong learners – if you are a student (who isn’t?) and need to learn more about any topic, try instaGroking!  If you are a teacher, a novelist or a researcher, get engaged in the visual trail to make  your search enjoyable and fruitful. InstaGrok is available on Apple and Android platforms too, to learn on the move.

Now onwards, no plagiarising – just understanding and researching by instaGroking!

How I Work – 195 – www.WriteWellApp.com

We all know how difficult it is to write – staring at a blank piece of paper, waiting for that spark which will ignite your pen or keyboard, and then spurts of inspiration!

The truth is – anyone can write well, if they follow a process. A team of technologists, educators, writers and designers have come together to democratize the writing process. Clear, well-defined steps and easy to use tools on this site, help you to write well.

Be it an essay, a novel, a research paper or a news article – WriteWell will help you through. Students, writers, professionals, technical writers or just anyone who needs to write, will find the tools interesting and compelling. It helps you structure your document visually, manage your research and writing on one screen, and jump start your writing with hundreds of useful outlines and templates. You can save your work online and access it from anywhere. Once your writing is done, you can export it to Word, PDF or Google Drive – just so simple.

Now Stop Reading – Start Writing!

How I Work – 194 – Cashify

We all have electronic scrap accumulated in our homes / offices for various reasons. Mobile phones, tablets, laptops, desktops and more. The scrap dealer won’t pay us a good price and we certainly won’t throw it away in trash.

Cashify helps you to encash the value of your old electronics items. It enables you to sell your old items within 60 seconds. Just select the item, model, condition (scratches, working status, etc.) and get an instant quote for the same online. If you accept the quote,  you can confirm immediately and they will arrange for pickup from your doorstep in a couple of days and pay cash on the spot! No haggling and no tension – just ensure that the condition of your equipment that you mention online is an accurate one.

Apart from electronic items, they also pick up gadgets like Gaming Consoles, Televisions, Air-conditioners, Refrigerators & Washing Machines.

A simple solution to a large problem – download the app or go to http://www.cashify.in
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