NWT Crossword

I am happy to announce the release of NWT Crossword after about five months of development in my spare time.

The iOS app is a game to test your knowledge of Bible characters. Every crossword is generated so that each time the combination of words is different and there are three levels of difficulty with the hints that are given.

How fast can you solve a crossword? As soon as the hint is shown the seconds are ticking and the time is paused when you get it right. It is not always easy as you need to know your spelling! And if you are stuck, use the reference key to look up the topic details.

Save your scores and challenge your friends to beat your time!

Doing Windows 3

It is a pleasure to announce the new version of Doing Windows is now available on the App Store for a £14.99 one time purchase.

This version includes many improvements and a redesigned user interface. 

You can now assess future earnings as you browse the weeks ahead, as individual jobs are now displayed beyond their set next date like with the rounds.

Expenses and mileage functions have moved to the More menu and are easier to work with. If you do not need to have generated due payments after jobs are finished then you can now switch this off. You can now choose the way a house number addition is displayed by selecting the preferred separator (such as '3A', '3-A', or '3/A').

Have fun using this business companion from your pocket while doing your windows!

Doing Gardens 1.1

The simple app for Doing Gardens, such as hedge trimming jobs, lawn mowing, weeding, etcetera, has been updated at the Apple App Store yesterday.

The three main things that are included in this update are: 1) frequent jobs that are scheduled to be repeated are now displayed beyond the set next date as you browse the To Do list, 2) expenses have moved from the Payments tab to the More tab and have been revised, and 3) vehicle mileage can be recorded by registering a vehicle and keep the meter readings for the trips you do.

I expect these to be welcome changes to the app. When you have suggestions or you are experiencing a problem, please use the email with the profile on the right of this page to contact me.

Have fun using the app.

Rep Buddy 1.1

I am pleased to announce the Rep Buddy app, the assistant for Avon distributors, is updated and now available on the App Store.

This update has a revised scheduling system, replacing the period rota system with a more flexible week based rota system, which allows to set a round rota frequency to 3, 4, 6, or 8 weeks.

Existing users need to be aware that the update will require the rounds to be reset. Defined rounds need to have their frequency and next date set.

This change makes the app simpler and avoid confusion with new users and I am sure it to be a welcome improvement on the app.

Work in progress

It has been a while since the last update for Doing Windows. I want all users to know that I have been gradually working on version 3.0 for some time now.

There are good layout improvements already in place throughout the app and I still want to improve on the user experience at various points. There have been some requests from users I want to include also.

It will be a while before all is in place and well tested before I can prepare it for release on the App Store this year. I am also busy with other projects besides my weekly window cleaning work and the weather is too good to be sitting behind a computer for hours.

And, of course, you are always welcome to come up with additional suggestions for the upcoming version in the mean time, using the provided email link with the profile on the right.

Rep Buddy

The mobile assistant for the Avon Representative now available for iPhone and iPad on the Apple App Store.

Being a distributor and working with catalogues to advertise products and find new potential customers requires a system of organising all activities. Rep Buddy helps with doing that.

To see if this app is something for you, feel free to give it a go by starting the 14-day Trial. Read the description on the App Store to get an idea how it works. The app is pretty straight forward on how to set it up and get the system going.

If you are new to the way this type of app works and further explanation is needed you are welcome to contact me for help and support using this web site.

Enjoy working with Rep Buddy!

Bible Card Memory

Research has shown that most people can only hold about 5 to 9 items in short term memory. Memory tricks such as chunking can greatly extend this range, however.

The limit of human short-term memory is why phone numbers, credit card numbers, and other long sequences of numbers are often broken into smaller groups of 3 or 4 digits.

I like to mention the release of a simple memory game with Bible characters.

Many remember this game from old times. Turn cards over and try to match pairs in as few steps as possible. A relaxing memory exercise for all ages.

Choose between a 16 or 36 card game. (Suitable for the tablets there will also be the choice of 64 cards in the next update). The cards are shuffled with each game.

HOW TO PLAY. All the cards on the grid begin face down. Tap a card to turn it over. Try to find the second card that matches the first. If the second card does not match, both cards return to a face down position. If they do match, the cards remain as they are. Try to match all the cards on the grid in the fewest steps possible. The trick is to use your memory to remember the cards even when they are turned back over.

This card matching game helps train short-term memory. This type of memory is very important for problems solving and other tasks where you need to hold several pieces of information in mind at one time.