Yes, your Echo device can start a timer, remind you of just about anything, or tell you today's weather — but don't stop there! There's a lot more Alexa can help you with, from keeping an eye on older loved ones to checking in on your home no matter where you are.

Let’s face it: Nothing is cooler than being able to type hands-free with your voice. Dictation comes standard with many smartphones, but not all computers have the capability right out of the box.

That’s why Dictation.io is here to bridge the gap. The online dictation service lets you create full-fledged documents in your web browser and uses your computer’s microphone to transcribe your words into digital text.

The documents you create in Dictation.io can be saved and exported into common file formats like plain text and PDFs. You can also tweet your documents or have them read back to you via text-to-speech. Best of all, the dictation software actually picks up your voice quite well.

Give it a try and see how you can turn your words into text you can share online.

So you have precious family recipes passed down through the generations. You probably store them in a time-beaten cookbook. A hurricane, burglary or house fire could destroy these pieces of history. Preserve your recipes with one of these chef-friendly apps.

Remember the days of elaborate sound systems in your home, where you could listen to your favorite radio station on full blast? Most people don't have those types of systems anymore. But that doesn't mean you can't listen to the radio. We've compiled a list of apps that quickly turn your phone into a radio so you can listen anywhere.

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