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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.

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Health apps can help you track your steps and other activity, but did you know you can also use them to store your health records? This way, you can access all your health data — such as medications, immunizations and lab results — in one place. Here's how they work on iPhone and Android.

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