Football Apps For The New Season

The football season is in full swing.  Premiership matches have begun, dream teams have been created and all bets are on.  Whether you are a football mad geek or a football widow desperate to understand more, here are the football apps that will help you out for the season ahead.

Sky sports news
If it is a question of keeping up-to-date with the latest transfer activity, or just wanting to know all there is to know about your precious club, then Sky Sports apps and live streaming can keep you in the know whilst you are on the move.  You never need to be without the latest knowledge of your favourite team once you have this on your phone.

ESPN goals
This will enable you to watch all premiership goals after they have happened.  And why would you want to see that?  Well, you don’t want to miss out on a second of the action whilst you have been busy doing other things, do you?  So, when you are in the pub and your mate asks if you have seen Van Persie’s latest goal all you have to do is load up your ESPN goals app and you are already up to date.

Sky Go
This links your Sky account to your mobile phone. Clever, hey?  This allows you to stream live action from a Saturday or Sunday, or any day for that matter, fixture whilst you are on the go.  You no longer have to miss out on the action when out and about with the family.  You can catch up on all the live action, live.

The Sun Dream Team app
Be a part of your own action and set up your dream team.  Choose your premiership players, create your own team and set up your own leagues.  It will make the premiership all the more exciting when you see that your own players in your dream team have helped rank you top of your league.

And, if you are planning to go to matches, or even to the pub to watch the football, make sure that you have mobile phone insurance.  If your phone gets lost, stolen or broken at a match you will probably find yourself feeling more than a little miffed.  Make sure that you protect your phone with mobile phone insurance.  For just a few pennies a week you can ensure that whether you drop it on the way out of the tunnel, lose it on the bus on the way to the match, or break your screen from all the jumping up and down whilst celebrating, someone has your phone covered.

You may also want to back up your apps, especially the ones that you pay for.  So, if you have an iTunes account you can make sure that all of your apps are backed up onto your account.  Which means that if your iPhone is lost, stolen or gets broken, you will always be able to upload your apps onto your new phone.

Bill Turner loves two things, his dog (bones) and his tech and gadegts, there is no splitting himup from either one.

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When Fitness And Technology Collide 5 Great Apps That Will Help You Get Fit

Once we get to a certain age we stop doing any exercise and that has to change. If you don't do something about it now you will only suffer in years to come. Trying to get fit isn't easy, but maybe you will be more eager to get started if you know about some amazing apps that will make the process a lot more fun. Take a look at some of the best ones we've picked out today because you might want to download them.

FitnessBuilder

If you don't know anything about lifting weights it's pretty pointless picking any up because it's unlikely you will see the results you want. Not only do you need to know what exercises to do, but you need to follow a specific routine. This app has you covered on both counts because it's filled with hundreds of workouts and thousands of individual exercises. Strength training is important and this app will help you master it.

Endomondo

When you're running you don't want to run around the same boring track every single day. If you end up getting bored it can stop you from finding the motivation to train. Edomondo is cool because when you go out for a run it will track how far you go by using the GPS on your phone. You will be able to run in any direction and you will still cover the same ground every day. Reaching a set distance is important if you want to progress, so I wouldn't go running without the app.

Everest

It's hard to do something unless you have a specific goal in mind and I'm sure you've experienced that before. It's especially hard to see any results in the gym because without a goal you probably won't even bother going most of the time. Anyone who struggles to motivate themselves would find the Everest app useful. You can set little reminders for each goal you set and it will keep pushing you to move forwards instead of giving up. For example, if you are recovering from hip joint pain and starting to walk or run, setting time and distance based goals will allow you to know of your progress.

Thryve

Everyone is talking about how you need to count calories these days if you want to lose weight. It's not really true and the real reason people are overweight is because they don't even try to eat under a certain amount of calories each day. Thryve is different because instead of tracking the calories you eat you can track how each meal makes you feel. It lets you break it down into individual ingredients and you will be able to see what food makes you feel like crap.

Zombies, Run!

Nearly every running app on the market is useful in its own special way, but I don't think any of them compare to this app if you're looking to have some fun. Do you think you would run a lot faster if you knew there were zombies chasing you? Wear some headphones when you're running and the app will let you know when you're being chased. It will give you the motivation to break personal records just because you don't want to be eaten.

Nathan Skinner, the author of this post, works at Walk’N Comfort, a provider of custom orthopedic shoes in Toronto. He is really particular when it comes to following his fitness regime and in his spare time, writes blog articles.

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Allow IOS Apps To Spread Some Designer Love Around Your Home!

Have you ever looked at those perfect homes that are showcased on the designer websites and then shuddered as you remember your last foray into the world of home improvement projects? We’ve all made a mess of the painting or flooring renovation at one time or another and it’s nothing to be ashamed of. But, if you’ve finally had enough of averting your eyes from that dreadful decking or woeful water feature, why not look for some expert help? iOS apps have an astonishing array of home improvement apps that have already transformed the efforts of millions of people just like you and me. This article will outline a few of the better ones that are just waiting for you to hit that download button right now!




Home Design 3D – For iPhone by Anuman - $3 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/home-design-3d-for-iphone/id426123718?mt=8
This app will run on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad and it requires iOS 6.0 or later for smooth running. Well our first offering is something that will be welcomed by thousands of frustrated DIY’ers worldwide! You simply draw up a replica of your target room and this incredible app transforms it into a 3D version. The best way to employ Home Design 3 D is to build up your room in 2 D format and when you are done you can convert it up to three dimensional visibility. This will allow you to gain a clearer perspective of how the finished upgrades will look. You have so many options for add-ons and you’ll always be able to find that perfect window design, exact floor covering or wood / faux wood blinds that you are hankering after.  You can alter the dimensions as you continue and there is no excuse for a shoddy end product. The only downside of the app is that you will need to spend a little time getting use to the usability before you can start getting the desired results. But overall this is a very cool piece of kit that will offer some stunning results.

My Pantone by Pantone - $10 https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/mypantone/id329515634?mt=8
This app will run on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad and it requires iOS 5.0 or later for smooth running. If you’re a bit artistic and are fed up of the same old boring paint colours on offer at your local home improvement depot, well, this app is for you! Those clever colour-tastic chappies over at Pantone have developed this killer app to allow intrepid home improvement fans the ability to experiment with their beautiful tones.  The Palette feature allows you to mix and match color schemes and with over 13,000 to choose from you’ll have no end of possibilities. These palettes can be exported to your social media sites for further discussion with your ‘expert’ buddies! If you see a colour on the net and you’re not sure of the exact name, why not import it to this app for a quick match up? You can also print these lovely tones via your hard copy device and use them to try against the wall or ceiling in question. This is a groovy app that will certainly get the artistic juices flowing like a river!

iOS At Your Command!

These apps are both just what the home improvement doctor ordered, why not get them before that next project starts?

This post has been authored by Susie Bradshaw, an employee at NY City blinds which deals in a variety of window shades. She enjoys her job and often indulges in cooking and baking when she isn’t busy with work.

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Let These Life Saving Gadgets Give You Peace Of Mind When You Sleep

Some of us are light sleepers and some of us need an earthquake to wake us from deep slumber. Whilst neither of these is ideal, heavy sleepers are more at risk when something terrible happens overnight. Gas leaks can cause fires in seconds, and smoke inhalation is the most common way to perish should the unthinkable happen. Although it makes perfect sense to have some kind of alarm installed, many of us never get round to it. As well as the standard smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, there are a few alternatives that don’t cost the earth. This article looks at a few of these modest innovations that may just save your life!

Lifetone Bedside Fire Alarm Clock - $179 http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20090806/lifetone-bedside-fire-alarm-clock/

How many of you can put your hands up and admit that you don’t have a fire alarm installed in your home? It is amazing when you listen to the myriad of excuses that seemingly intelligent people come up with to spare their blushes. But the truth is pretty grim if you think of what may happen one day or night! Well this fantastic fire hating gadget will certainly make the difference should the worst thing happen to your family home one day or night. The Lifetone Bedside Fire Alarm Clock will do its stuff should it sniff the faintest whiff of unwelcome smoke. The 90 decibel shriek is enough to wake the dead but you won’t be worrying about that as you and your family will be very much alive! Even if you have some conventional alarms scattered around your abode, this bad boy will ensure that you hit the ceiling once the smoke is detected!

First Alert Atom Smoke and Fire Alarm - $24.99 http://www.firstalert.com/detectors/battery/maximum-protection/p1000

This gadget is more than a simple smoke and fire alarm, the design is really cute and the whole device only weighs three ounces. The Atom is officially the smallest fire alarm on the market and is far more sensitive than the standard issue fire alarms. An ionization sensor based alarm will only pick up the fast-flaming fires, whereas this photoelectric sensor alarm actually detects the smoke that is created by smouldering fires. As a result the fire is picked up far quicker and you will have a much larger time window to escape the possibility of harm. The days of having your shower or bath steam setting off your fire alarm will be well and truly over once you have these babies installed safely in your home. The 85 decibel alarm will alert you and your family to any imminent danger and at less than twenty five bucks a shot you should add a few of these to the top of your next shopping list. They clip to your ceiling with ease and have a ten year guarantee backing up the superior build quality and engineering work.

Sleeping Soundly Yet?
Both of these safety devices will bring some much needed fire protection to any home, why not invest in both for your family’s future?

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Today’s feature author, Ken Rogers, works at Steamatic which provides extensive mould cleaning services. He works diligently and enjoys spending time with his family when he is free.

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Choosing The Right Home Security System For You

There are lots of reasons why people invest in home security. Whether you live in an area where there is a lot of crime, have a large property with a lot of valuables, or simply have been troubled by a previous crime affecting your or a neighbor, installing some form of security can be a big help. Not only does it deter criminals to see that there is some security in place, but it can also give you and your family a real sense of peace of mind, and this can be invaluable.

There are lots of options when it comes to security systems you can use at home, and they all have their different merits. Here are some of the things you might want to consider and how they might work on your premises:

Security Lighting

Lighting can be one of the easiest forms of security to organize and install, and also one of the most effective. Motion sensitive lights can have a good impact in terms of deterring anyone approaching your property with malicious intent, and can also be useful if you have a large yard or outdoor area you want to see when anybody is moving around in. Security lighting does work as a deterrent but is also only really useful when there is someone at home to be able to see what is lit up. While you are out of the house it can give an impression that someone is home, which may stop a criminal attempting anything, however if somebody does approach the property the light really only serves to notify the people inside that this is happening. For this reason, if you are out a lot, you may want to consider pairing lighting with an alarm system or CCTV.

Security Alarms

Alarms are a good way to implement a home security system that not only deters crime and alerts you when something is happening, but can also alert other people who can help like neighbors and the emergency services. Alarm systems vary, and some will automatically call the police if they are triggered. This can be the best form of security to have when you are off the premises a lot, because regardless of whether anybody is home your crime will be reported and investigated.

CCTV

A lot of people choose a home or business security camera set up to protect their property. Whether you just have one camera in a strategic place to indicate to trespassers that you have CCTV, or you have a network of cameras around your home, this can be a very good way to not only put people off targeting your home for theft, but also to make it easier to investigate who is responsible if a crime does take place. You can also use cameras in outdoor areas like your driveway, pool area and yard to make it easier to monitor what is happening in these places from inside your home. You can choose between wired and wireless camera styles, and cameras with extra features like night vision.

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Today’s feature writer, Kate Harris, is a part of the team at AAA Satellite which deals in satellite systems and their equipment. She enjoys singing and scrapbooking during her free time.

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Creative Uses For Smart Home Technology

From energy savings and improved safety to luxury and convenience, smart home technology offers a number of benefits. As more devices gain Internet connectivity and other innovative features, the ability to create a true automated home of the future is becoming a reality quickly. These four smart home technologies offer creative uses and outstanding benefits.

1. Smart Climate Control with Nest
For many homes, the thermostat is the heart of keeping your home comfortable. However, it is also likely that you are using the same type thermostat that your parents used in their homes. Nest is looking to change that with their Learning Thermostat.

The thermostat features Internet connectivity to provide access to a bounty of energy saving, convenient features. A smartphone app allows you to adjust your heating and cooling remotely wherever you have Internet or mobile data coverage as well.

The core of the Nest system is the detailed reporting and intelligence features. Based on your daily schedule, the thermostat will optimize your heating and cooling routines for optimal savings and comfort. It automatically detects common routines, such as when you work and seasonal temperature changes, to keep your house comfortable without the need to touch the unit.

2. Wi-Fi Fireplaces Put Comfort in Your Pocket
It seems that everything is gaining Wi-Fi capabilities these days. Whether you are using it to set the mood or keep warm in chilly weather, propane and natural gas fireplaces offer the benefits of wood-burning fireplaces with instant on and off convenience. Escea recently released a full line of Wi-Fi enabled propane fireplaces that allow you to remotely operate and monitor your fireplace with a few taps of your smartphone or portable device. Controls include fan speed, temperature, timers and more.

Indoor and outdoor models make it possible to find uses almost anywhere that you have access to your home network. Possible ideas include a cozy garden nook, your living room or your home library or office.

3. Creating House-wide Audio with Sonos
With recent advances in set top boxes and mobile devices, it is easy to take your computer, television programming or movies from room to room with you inside your home. However, transmitting music and audio throughout your house remains tricky. Sonos is revolutionizing home theater and home audio systems by removing the wires and complicated interfaces.

Instead of using a central receiver and running wires throughout your home, Sonos' full line of speakers utilize the spare wireless bandwidth of your home network to deliver hi-fidelity sound to your Sonos speakers. You can control your speakers using a web interface or portable device to create sound zones, switch audio from another room or combine speakers for a full surround sound experience. Speaker options include the newest Sonos PLAYBAR, as well as multiple 3-way speakers, 5-way speakers and a subwoofer.

The only cables or cords required by most Sonos speakers is a power supply. This means that anywhere you have electricity and access to your home network, you can enjoy your favorite music, radio stations and more. They also offer repeaters to help extend your network out to your yard, pool or other outdoor area with ease.

4. Controlling  Your Home through Social Media and WeMo
Belkin's WeMo power adapters and accessories combine social media and home automation to provide a number of uses for any home. From turning lights off and on to audio surveillance, the WeMo line offers simple ways to interact with your home using your computer or iOS mobile device. Multiple WeMo devices can be synchronized and grouped to offer flexibility in managing your automated tasks.

The devices feature a controller app or direct integration with IFTTT. By sending a Twitter or Facebook message with a specific phrase, you can activate your WeMo outlets or sensors instantly. The motion sensor accessory offers the opposite functionality. Anytime that the motion sensor is engaged, it will send a quick message to your email or on your mobile device. These features offer nearly unlimited ways to customize and automate your smart home technologies.

Smart home technologies are bringing innovative convenience and features to virtually every aspect of daily living. From fireplaces that light with a tap of your phone or tablet to turning off your child's television through Twitter, these four options offer creative ways to automate your home. For more options and in-depth guides on home automation, consider CNET's Home Integrator Directory.

About The Author
Willie Pena is a freelance writer, video producer, visual artist, and music producer. He prefers the Oxford comma. In addition to writing for firms such as IBM, Colgate, Transunion, Webroot and a multitude of private clients and websites, he also shoots, directs, and edits the hit celebrity web series “Teens Wanna Know”. Catch his rare blog posts on williepena.com, and connect with him on Google+, LinkedIn.

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Fall Asleep Naturally With These Three Apps

With so much stress in our lives, it can sometimes affect the way we eat, work and sleep. The reality is that millions of people lay down each night with the burdens of the day still upon their mental shoulders, which can make any potential good night's rest utterly impossible. As this pattern continues, it can negatively impact your life and jeopardize your mental and physical well-being.

It was difficult to find inexpensive, on-demand remedies to this problem in the past, but technology has made it possible for just about anyone to wind down the day without unneeded distractions posing a problem. There are many mobile applications that can help users learn more about their sleep patterns and find tranquility in the process, and the following article will cover three of these applications designed for soothing nighttime bliss.

Lightning Bug

When a long day comes to an end, we just want to unwind and let the worries of the day subside. Unfortunately, our subconscious minds sometimes have other plans. It is for this reason that external stimuli can be helpful to distract ourselves from the worries and stresses of life and help us enter a state of calmness and tranquility. With the Lightning Bug app for Android devices, users can easily select from dozens of different sound loops and samples that give the ambiance of natural waterfalls, tropical forests and white noise. It is also packed with a built-in alarm clock that can be used in lieu of your traditional one – you can select any of the included sounds as your alarm for a more gradual awakening. Available for free, Lightning Bug is a great way to find relaxation in an otherwise stressful world.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.media1908.lightningbug

Nature Sounds Relax & Sleep

Reducing the levels of stress throughout the day is a better way to treat the underlying causes of sleepless nights. Even if you only have ten minutes at a time to unwind, you can help reduce this burden and have a healthier sleep cycle. The Nature Sounds Relax & Sleep app can be a valuable aid in this process, as it features dozens of different peaceful sounds to help you relax while at work and sleep late at night. The included timer can be set for any period of time and will play the selected sound for the duration. You can also export the sounds in the Nature Sounds Relax & Sleep app to your alarm directory so that you can use these sounds as your morning alarm. Available on the Android Marketplace, the Nature Sounds Relax & Sleep app is a free download.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zodinplex.naturesound

Music Therapy for Sound Sleep

Downloaded millions of times, Music Therapy for Sound Sleep is an excellent app for those who want to relax before tucking in at night. Included are more than a dozen different ambient sounds and music pieces that can help relax the senses and leave you ready for slumber. An additional frequency generator is available to allow you to experiment with different frequencies that may aid in reducing your stress levels. An alarm feature is also included that makes it possible for users to set the tracks and forget about them until it is time to sleep or resume normal activity. The Music Therapy for Sound Sleep is a free download and can be found on the Android Marketplace.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.mtsoundsleep

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Today’s feature writer, Abbey Brooks, works for CPAP Only which specializes in devices used to treat sleep apnea. When she is not working, she enjoys sewing and cross stitching.

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