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Before a trip, I spend hours poring over sites like Yelp and TripAdvisor and asking friends for the best places to go. It's always the advice from locals that's the most valuable, but that can be hard to find. However, there is a new way for you to meet your own local tour guide when you're traveling on Tripping.com, a social media site that hooks up travelers with native residents who will share Read more
If you're an avid user of Gmail like I am, there are plenty of protections against accidentally sending your boss an email. First, there is the great Undo Send feature that can delay the sending of your email for up to 30 seconds, then there's the Gmail feature that's like sobriety test for emails — Mail Goggles. Although this neat feature is meant to prevent another, "Oh my god. Don't tell me, Read more
When reader SamBourdain said he wanted to pick up Spanish as his professional development goal, I thought it was a great idea — a second language can strengthen your global understanding and increase job opportunities. Not to mention, you'll also have a lower risk of developing dementia. I decided to take an online language lesson, and of course, I tried to keep it low-cost, so I picked one Read more
If you use Gmail, heave a sigh of relief if you accidentally sent an inappropriate email to your boss, or if you realized the morning email you wrote was full of typos. The service's Undo Send feature has been upgraded to delay the sending of your email of up to half a minute (it used to be a five-second window). All you have to do is go to Gmail Labs and add it on through your Gmail settings. Do Read more
Looking for a new pair of sneakers can be overwhelming. There are so many different brands and styles, so how do you know which one is the best? Check out the Runner's World Shoe Finder for some help. If you want to know how a specific sneaker rates, just type in the name. If you want to know which shoes they recommend for your type of foot, they'll give you a whole list of sneaks with a review Read more
Remove the stress of whether your holiday gift will be loved and encourage family to pass along a digital wish list of dream presents. Have them use these tools to ensure the gifts they're jonesing for this year end up in your e-shopping cart. Of course, they work for hinting at what you'd like to see under the tree as well. Pinterest — Already spending hours on Pinterest? Pin with purpose and Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! We've tested and picked 15 Web sites we think are easy to use and will help you save money all year. Even if you don't end up buying online, it never hurts to find the best deals on the Web before you hit the stores. Then you can comparison shop and make better choices. We also list three smart-phone applications that will help Read more
The iPad is a great tool for reading, surfing the web on the go, and doodling, but it's also a handy tool for cooking. Don't be afraid to take your iPad into the kitchen — grab up some of these tools and apps instead! Read more
You know the future is really upon us when you don't even have to fish around in comic book shops any more. Instead, you can download over 12,000 comics (and 500 free editions) with the ComiXology app (free) for the iPhone, iPod, and iPad. I know what you're thinking — you actually like hanging out in comic book shops. So do I, but I also like being able to download a new comic at the touch of Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You love your friends, imperfections and all, so the only thing better than a trip to Ibiza might be a trip to Ibiza … with them. After all, group travel affords you freedom to do the activities you want, with zero worries about loneliness: Someone will always be game to ski that double black diamond run or dance the night Read more
