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Simple Tools to Stay Organized

At OptimizedHome, our goal is to provide you with tips, tools and inspiration to create an organized and efficient home. It’s not always easy to stay organized, so we recommend you put a few simple systems in place to stay on top of important tasks and projects. Here are a few of our favorite tools [...]

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15 Must-Have Tools for Smarter Travel

With the holiday travel season quickly approaching, here is a list of the best free tools available to plan and execute the perfect vacation or business trip. Know Where to Go IgoUgo.com IgoUgo is a site where travelers share reviews and photos from trips around the world. Check for “Things to Do” at your destination and read the [...]

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Never Lose Your Digital Photos Again - Online Backup Tools

Several years ago, I lost hundreds of digital photos after a drive crashed in our computer. You never realize how important those pictures are until they’re gone. This was particularly painful since I’m in IT and would never dream of running a system at work without a backup. I decided then to put automated backups in [...]

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