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Moving can be such a hassle, but it doesn't have to be painful. Over the course of the last month, as my apartment hunt has gone into full swing, I've discovered that these five tech tools can be a lifesaver when it comes to saving up, budgeting, selling off my unused items, and even taking a virtual tour of apartments from miles away. Check out my most-used digital tools, then share with us the Read more

One of the things I love about this digital age is that we have more power as consumers, because we now have a public online forum to voice our dissatisfaction. Sometimes you may feel like your complaints are going unheard. Perhaps the firm did not respond to your multiple calls and emails or maybe the customer service rep was just plain rude. As frustrating as it is, we know that the "customer Read more

Yes, even geeks know how to party! Meet the Yelp KegMate, an iPad re-engineered to be your virtual bartender. Created by a team of Yelp engineers, the KegMate attaches to your keg, measures the amount of beer you (and others) drink, and keeps track of who is drinking (drinkers must scan an RFID chip to use the keg). It even allows users to rate the beer. Too bad it doesn't serve you, too! Check Read more

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Location-based apps and services like Foursquare, Yelp, and Gowalla can be super helpful in finding a great place to eat or meet up, as well as tell you where your friends are. But jumping around from app to app can be a waste of time, especially now that you have FourWhere — a Google Map mashup of all three of those location-based services that tells you which joints are poppin' right now, Read more

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