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5 apps every pet owner should download
There is no instruction manual on how to be the perfect pet owner. Luckily, there are many resources you can rely on. Tap or click for nine things Kim buys for her dog Abby that your dog deserves, too.
There are apps for veterinary care, nutrition, grooming and even plain old getting social with other local dog moms and cat dads.
With so many options, knowing which apps are best is challenging. Don’t worry. We’ve done the work for you. Keep reading for five of the best apps for pet owners.
1. Pet First Aid
Just like any other member of your family, your animal companion may find themselves compromised by illness, injury, or even things like an allergic reaction. When disaster strikes, where can you turn?
RELATED: The best way to keep an eye on your pets inside and out
This app, sponsored by the American Red Cross, is your one-stop shop for everything related to your pet’s health. You’ll find step-by-step emergency guides, a vet locator, and even a fun quiz section where you can put your knowledge to the ultimate test. The app is available for iOS and Android.
2. PetParents
Looking for a long-lost relative? Try these steps to find them
As many as 23% of American children live without at least one parent. The good news: in our internet world, finding them is easier than it would have been in the past.
Depending on your circumstances, you might be able to set out on an investigative journey yourself. Where should you begin when searching for estranged or missing family members? Here are the steps to finding long-lost relatives.
Speed up your computer with this simple Google Chrome extension
Nobody likes to work on a slow computer, but finding the cause (or a fix) can be tricky. If Google’s Chrome browser is your preferred way of getting around the internet, there is a good chance that it could be to blame.
Mapping your family tree? Try one of these free templates
Free family tree templates can help teach your children where they come from. It’s also a fun way to learn more about your history. Not all family tree sites are safe, though. Some put your personal information on the web for anyone to see. Tap or click here to delete yourself from this scary site.
Delete these malicious Android apps immediately
We’ve warned you about Chinese apps you need to remove from your phone, and now we need to look to another part of the world.
Over 60 Korea-based apps were removed from Google Play and the ONE store (Korea’s biggest app store). The apps were downloaded more than 100 million times. Here’s what you need to know
Slow PC? Easy way to streamline your computer's start up
When it comes to tech, speed is everything. We want our devices to boot in seconds and our apps to run seamlessly. The catch is that no matter how fast our devices are out of the box, we are the main culprits in slowing things down.
Use Google Chrome? This might be the best update of the year
A computer running slowly can be super frustrating. It can also make you late on turning in important work projects or school work. Fortunately, there are ways to speed things up. Tap or click here for a Google Chrome extension that can help.
Watch out for fake business letters that trick owners into overpaying
At the start of this year, 33.2 million small businesses were operating in the U.S. Estimates say they make up about 99% of all companies in the country. That is a considerable percentage of owners who need to navigate the challenges of running a company. Tap or click here for free resources to grow your business.
Grow your small business: 4 free ways to learn digital marketing
You can have the best product in the world, but that won’t mean anything if you don’t know how to market your business. To attract customers to your site, you must arm yourself with marketing strategies. Luckily, there are tons of free ways to learn digital marketing.
Never heard of Google Collections? It makes sharing links, images and plans a snap
Google is a divisive company. Maybe you love the ease of Gmail and how easy it is to find anything you want online.
Or maybe you get a shiver up your spine thinking of all the data the search giant has on you. Tap or click to see everything Google knows about you.
Memorial Day 2022: A reminder to remember those who sacrificed it all
Years ago, I heard someone correct someone else who said, “Happy Memorial Day.” There’s nothing happy about the day, they said. It’s about remembering servicemen and women who’ve died during conflicts.
That person wasn’t wrong. Memorial Day was created as a day set aside to decorate the graves of soldiers who died defending the U.S. during the most recent battle. When you dig around and read about the history of Memorial Day, it’s evolved from a quiet day of remembrance to a three-day weekend packed with parades, barbeques and Memorial Day sales.
Access a million free, high-quality images for any project
Content is the backbone of the internet — and few pieces of content are more important than graphics. They allow us to share what we’re feeling without words, create an atmosphere and attract bigger audiences. Tap or click here to learn some basic photo editing tricks that make anyone’s amateur photos look pro.
Why you should be using an Amazon Business account
Owning a small business can feel a lot like juggling, except new balls are constantly flying your way. With so much to keep track of, you’re often scrambling to keep everything up in the air. That’s why resources that take work off of your hands can make a world of difference.
Stop paying for software! 7 free versions of popular programs everyone uses
Some of the best software for your professional life comes with a heavy price tag. Luckily, there are a ton of great resources that carry you through heavy tasks. For example, you can visit free editing websites to check your writing for grammar issues. Tap or click here for five free sites that keep your writing professional and typo-free.
Small business security 101: Do you need a server?
Data is the lifeblood of every business. From your clients’ contact information to your internal documents, proper storage, backups and security is key.
You need a place to store all that data, and the cloud might not cut it. You may need to upgrade to a physical server.
Microsoft's May update could speed up your old PC
It’s unsurprising to hear that Windows 10 has yet another update coming from Microsoft. The operating system gets patches and upgrades all the time. They just tend to be…problematic, to put it mildly.
Over the span of the past few months, Microsoft’s updates have caused a range of problems from unusual crashes to deleted files. One was even bad enough that some users couldn’t boot up their PCs! Tap or click to see how the last major Windows 10 update broke the operating system.
4 apps, sites and resources to help you grow your own modern-day Victory Garden
During World War II, fresh foods and produce were rationed throughout the U.S. To help citizens cope with the change, the wartime government promoted Victory Gardens, which encouraged people to grow their own food and to keep up morale.
GPS tracking technology could curb domestic violence
Do you have a minute? That sixty seconds, a mere moment of each day, is all it takes for an average of 24 people to fall victim to acts of physical violence, rape or stalking by an intimate partner. While that number may not seem high, once calculated out, it represents 12 million women and men each year.