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    Evernote

    by Evernote

    Evernote essentially becomes an extension of your brain, and it will be your go-to solution for every bit of information that you need to keep around for future reference. Once stored in Evernote, your notes will always be with you, and easily accessible at any time. Evernote offers a free account, which is already very robust, but signing up for a premium account will give you unlimited storage and even allow you to work with a large number of file types.

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    Air Display

    by Avatron Software, Inc.

    AirDisplay turns your iPad into an external touchscreen monitor for your Mac or Windows machine. The app allows you to use your iPad as a primary display. This can be done by using an iPhone with a VNC app to set your iPad as the primary display. Turning your iPad into an external monitor can help you be more productive on any computer.

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    iTeleport: VNC & RDP

    by iTeleport Inc.

    The app iTeleport is the go to way to control your Mac or Windows computer from your iPad. It offers dead simple computer interaction through your Google account and a powerful set of VNC features. The app includes special keyboards to access all of the keys needed to interact with a desktop operating system. Other features include video output to use your iPad as a trackpad/keyboard and a big monitor as the display. You will find that iTeleport: VNC & RDP is truly remarkable and a must have app for any iPad user.

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    Rowmote Pro: Remote Control for Mac

    by Evan Schoenberg

    What happens when your Bluetooth keyboard or your mouse rechargeable batteries go dead? You could wait until you get a fresh recharge. Or, you could use your iPad instead. Rowmote Pro is an app that allows you to use your iPad as a trackpad and keyboard replacement for your Mac. The app is very fast and reliable.

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    Pages

    by Apple

    Being Apple's own word-processor, Pages is probably the best bet in word-processing for iPad. It has the ability to import both Word and Pages documents, and track changes on the go. If you're someone who relies heavily on Inspector, or customizing documents, Apple has made some major inroads on creating a complete toolbox even on a smaller screen.

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    Numbers

    by Apple

    Numbers is a very full featured spreadsheet app for the iPad. The AirPrint feature has a page layout mode to help you pick which cells you want in each print out. The app supports importing and exporting into an Excel native format.

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    Keynote

    by Apple

    For creating presentations or just making last minute edits, Keynote for iPad is a great extension of the original. Even with the reduced screen real estate, the app still has the ability to create stunning presentations from virtually anywhere.

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    Dragon Dictation

    by Nuance Communications

    Typing can be a challenge for some on the iPad. Dragon Dictation is here to help you become a text input ninja on the iPad. The app follows all of the standard dictation input methods. This means that you can speak “period,” and it will enter a period. It may be worth your time to learn all of the different key words that can be used in this app. The text can be copied to your clipboard or emailed straight out of the app. Dragon Dictation is completely free and a wonderful addition to any iPad.

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    OmniGraffle

    by The Omni Group

    OmniGraffle should have a place in every office. This app allows users to create whatever they need: diagrams, process charts, page layouts, website wireframes, or graphic design -- this app does it all! It is your canvas for visualizing your ideas and thoughts. Anything is possible in this powerful app, which uses full multitouch gestures to do everything -- drawing shapes, dragging objects, and more. You can use the built-in shapes and stencils or draw freehand. Regardless of the industry, OmniGraffle is a great way to display ideas and plans in an organized, yet appealing way.

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    Fuze

    by CallWave

    Fuze Meeting provides a way to run online meetings right from your iPad. The meeting can be used to share Keynote presentations, PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, PDFs, movies, images, and other content stored on your iPad. The app will run in the background for those that just do audio conferencing. The real plus with Fuze Meeting is the ability to actually run your meetings right on your iPad. If you need to meet and share information online, give Fuze Meeting HD a try.

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    Bento for iPad

    by FileMaker, Inc.

    Bento is a great database tool for the iPad. The app includes database templates for projects, contacts, to do items, recipes, diet log, events, files, inventory, event planning, time billing, home inventory, expenses, exercise log, vehicle maintenance, classes, digital media, student list, membership list, products for sale, equipment, issue tracking, items sold, customers, donations, and notes. There is even a blank database template. The app will sync with the desktop version on the Mac. Bento for iPad provides a great visual way to manage and organize your data.

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    Dropbox

    by Dropbox

    Facilitate large file transfers from virtually anywhere with Dropbox for iOS. The app allows you to sync files with your iPhone, desktop, or web accounts, and then share files via link or invite. When your important documents are over the 25MB email limit, Dropbox is the best way to ensure they get to where they’re going.

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    Scanner Pro by Readdle

    by Readdle

    During a busy work week, scanning documents can be an inefficient time-waster. Scanner Pro is an easy, accurate way to scan a document and convert it into a .pdf using the iPad's camera. So long as there is somewhat decent lighting, Scanner Pro’s finished product is of equal quality to the traditional methods of scanning. From there, the user can share the document with others or save to the device, making fully executed agreements in a snap.

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    PrintCentral

    by EuroSmartz Ltd

    PrintCentral is a reliable utility that allows users to print from any app, straight from their iPad. All you need is a WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, or Network-enabled printer, and your iPad to use PrintCentral. No additional drivers are required.

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    Mailbox

    by Orchestra, Inc.

    You may have heard some of the hype surrounding the new Mailbox app by Orchestra that has people waiting in a virtual line to get their hands on the app. The rumors are true. Mailbox has completely rethought the way users read, process, and organize email. Swipe and tap to put an email off until later, and the email will reenter your inbox only when you’ve designated. With a clean inbox, addressing more pressing emails has never been easier. Note: Mailbox is currently only available for Gmail clients. Other platforms are coming soon.

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    Concur - Travel, Receipts, Expense Reports

    by Concur

    Concur is a must-have for any business traveler. Within a single app, you can manage travel bookings, record receipts, and even submit your expense report. With Concur handling the details of the trip, you can focus on the meetings at hand instead of the trip leading up to it.