Maybe it’s because I hate being tied down. For a while now, I’ve been intentionally selecting applications that can be used on multiple platforms or accessed through the Internet. This has allowed me to very easily leave the computer and office at the drop of the hat. Naturally, a big part of that is mobile applications because tablets and cellphones are easier to carry than a laptop.

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So what are the apps that can be found on my mobile devices that are also on the laptop and desktop?

On the phone (Android)

1. BizCalendar by Mikado I love love love the many calendar widgets.

2. Navigation – this is turn by turn GPS directions that came with my phone. LOVE IT! Great when visiting new local clients in unfamiliar territory.

3. FlexT9 – I can actually ‘write’ instead of type and something else called trace or swype. You don’t type but you just trace the words with your finger this is fantastic. Unfortunately have not been able to find similar app for my husband’s iPhone. Of course with Android I can talk instead of type – it’s just… I’m not a talker.

On the iPad

1. WordPress

2. Air Sketch like a whiteboard with the option to stream your whiteboard over Wifi. Great for presentations or webinars.

3. HoursTracker – Time Sheet & Time Tracker. Very helpful for tracking jobs for clients or even your own projects so you know exactly how much time (and money) you spend on a project.

On both the phone, iPad, laptop and desktop

1. Evernote

2. Dropbox

3. Roboform

4. GQueues – Project and task manager – this is not exactly an app but a web based app you access via the browser yet behaves like an app. I’m becoming quite attached to GQueues so this is essential.