Computer Support Blog

Someone has taken advantage of the latest tech and applied it to just about every sport and hobby imaginable, and bowling is no exception.  While it may have taken some time compared to bigger money-makers, more televised, and more generally popular sports, an app called Action Bowling from tech startup Rolltech is making a way for users to get the most from their bowling. There is both a competitive and social aspect to the app, and the many things it lets you do include letting you track your scores and stats, challenge a community of global bowlers, and connect with friends.  You can use it to work toward improving your own game as well as connecting with others about your shared hobby. Read more »

Until recently, a product’s barcode was generally only used to find the price of an item.  With the innovation of the QR code, people were able to gain more information about an item, get direction to a website on their smartphones, and a few more helpful things.  Soundpaper takes this concept to a new level, enabling you to add sound to your product barcodes utilizing patented technology developed by Labels That Talk.  The app’s developers tout it as the world’s most advanced two-dimensional barcode.  It is not limited to companies selling a product; talking labels can transform everyday objects by adding information that a mere printed label can never convey.  Possibilities include adding audio to photos, prescription bottles, books, and anything else you can imagine would benefit from sound. Read more »

Offering coupons and discounts has long been one of the most effective means of increasing a company’s business.  As we continue to advance and our technology develops, our mobile devices are often the most useful tools we have to do almost anything wherever we are.  Tatango is an app for businesses that allows them to take advantage of their customer base and improve sales by offering coupons via text message.  While there are some apps and programs that offer a similar service, there are a few additional benefits to the service that Tatango offers. Read more »

There are many websites and mobile apps that reward users for shopping, but Affinity.IS is much more. The premise of the app is that shopping has always been a game, but now it is one users can win. Its developers advertise it as a so-called “Influencing System,” claiming that it provides new technology in order to help businesses attract more customers by having celebrities reward those same customers for shopping with them. It does not stop there, though; it connects its users with sports teams, local retailers, and even social causes and charities who can all, in turn, aid each other. Read more »

For most of us, carrying around at least one device that can take pictures at all times is a very normal thing. Cameras are on almost any mobile device, and millions of people use them for quick pictures or videos every day. The problem is that we often find ourselves with too many devices storing our pictures. In this situation, it can be an unnecessary hassle to sort through all of your media looking for just one picture. Frequently you could wind up looking through all of your tech devices in your search, or you may use different forms of cloud storage. The only issue with storing data on a cloud is that it is often either a bit pricey for a decent amount of storage or you only get a limited amount of space for free. Lyve seeks to provide a viable alternative to these existing options for storing pictures. Read more »

Safety on the road is an issue that has proven to be difficult to address. Many people don’t take the time to evaluate how their children develop as drivers or even reflect on their own driving practices.  People also often miss important maintenance deadlines on their car because they aren’t keeping track of what their car needs. This can lead to breakdowns and mechanical failures that cause accidents.  However, cool product Zubie is trying to solve these problems with an electronic device that monitors your car with the help of a companion mobile app for your iPad or iPhone.  Zubie keeps track of your car’s condition and its location so you can ensure that nothing goes wrong with it. You can read your car’s status on the smartphone app that pairs with your Zubie “key”.  You install the Zubie key in your car and then receive updates about potential issues through the app.  Those who need help using the Zubie app should get help from smartphone PC support. Read more »