Technology can simplify your life in some many ways but it can only do so once you have mastered the art of knowing how to make it useful. Only confusion lies ahead if you use a myriad of different apps but do not assign them a specific job or role in your life. Take a typical day in the life of (nearly) everyone and see how technology can change your day for the better. Waking up (is hard to do) We all dread the alarm … Continue reading →

With over 500,000 in the Google Play store alone, it is easy to get sucked in by the vast amount of apps available. Not all apps being punted are created equal when it comes to safety. As with anything else, there are some things that you need to keep a lookout for when purchasing or installing an app. When you are confronted with the idea of purchasing or downloading a new app, your first stop will be an app store. Here is where you can … Continue reading →

Smartphone usage is exploding everywhere but many people have to rely on limited data plans or prepaid billing to get their Internet fix. Make sure that you are using your data as economically as possible to squeeze every bit of benefit from it that you can. Block Ads The fact that apps are free but they are free for a reason. Many developers release these free apps and then use ads to generate revenue. When an app keeps downloading and refreshing ads it is using … Continue reading →

Your smartphone or tablet is always by your side and mobile apps are the new innovation that is here to stay. These apps can do everything from making your communication with the outside world easier to monitoring your eating habits. Why not make use of all the new technology at your fingertips to make your business life easier too. Take a look at these two leading-edge mobile apps with which to keep track of your business (and personal) expenses. Expensify A truly easy-to-use application for … Continue reading →

Everyone knows about (and most people use) social networks Facebook and Twitter. However, the social networking world extends beyond these two behemoths. In this article we look at several other lesser known but popular social networks.   mig33 When you log on to mig33’s website, you are greeted by fun animated characters and bright colours. And this is the approach you will notice everywhere you go. This social media site (that can be used with WAP, J2ME, Blackberry and Android phones) was first designed to … Continue reading →

Apps may be the next big thing but for those moments when you would prefer not to have to download a large app or when you just want to kill a few minutes doing something entertaining, mobile sites are the way to go. Good webmasters build compact, pretty and user-friendly mobile versions of their sites to capture and maintain the attention of their mobile visitors. For the next time you want a quick browse, here are a variety of great-looking and useful mobile sites to check … Continue reading →

To maintain that delicate balance between your business and personal life, you sometimes need a little help. With the seemingly unstoppable rise of mobile applications, that help is nearby. Apart from Maxxor’s own business mobile apps, we have also collected a few other mobile apps that you can use to increase your productivity and organize your life with ease. Evernote This free Android app has been voted one of the top 10 must-have applications by the New York Times. Evernote, with its funky green elephant … Continue reading →

Gaming has not always had the best reputation. Gamers conjure up images of socially awkward individuals or youngsters with too much time on their hands. Nowadays, these stereotypes no longer apply. Online gaming and its incorporation into social networking has provided an acceptable platform for all types of users to feel comfortable playing games. No longer an isolating, lone experience, online games now provide a way of expanding your social circle while having a bit of light-hearted fun at the same time. Social networking has … Continue reading →