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Guest Post – Security Choice – Five Apps That Make People Feel Safe

This is a Guest Post by Securitychoice.com but one that we felt would be of interest to our readers. ‘Security and peace of mind are important to the human experience. We all strive for the luxury to relax and not have to worry so we can focus our attention on more constructive uses of our time and energy. The iPhone has a number of apps that can help put your mind to rest and below are just a few’.

Find My iPhone

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‘Lots of people store lots of important information on the iPhone and that can spell trouble if you lose it. This clever little app can actually pinpoint the location of your missing iPhone using another iOS device. You can also remotely purge, display messages and even lock it up’.

Free/download

ADT Pulse™ Interactive Solution

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‘If you have a home security system through sites like securitychoice.com, then you might have already heard of this app. With this, you can remotely arm and disarm your security system, view live video of your home and even receive text. (Only ADT customers who subscribe to ADT Pulse Interactive Solutions can use this application)’.
Free/download

MapQuest

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‘Driving can be stressful enough, but not knowing where you are going can be absolutely daunting. This app takes all the guesswork out of driving and no matter how long or short your trip is, you will receive comprehensive, turn-by-turn directions to keep you on the right path’.

Free/download

Reminders

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‘This built-in app allows you to program reminders into your iPhone. You can set them to only remind you once or be recurring reminders spanning several days. It’s up to you. The distinct alarm sound also helps grab your attention when the time comes’.

White Noise

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‘Relaxing means being able to get some rest and this app can help you with that. This app includes 40 different ambient noises to help get you in the mood for a good night’s rest. You can even mix multiple noises together to create some truly relaxing soundscapes’.

$1.99/£1.49/download

The post was written by Brian Robson. Brian has been writing about technology and its helpfulness in home security for the past three years.