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I used to think of mobile scanning and OCR software as being primarily used for "official" documents—applications, ID cards, things like that. But after spending a few weeks with OCR scanner software, I will never again underestimate just how capable the technology behind these apps is.  After a rigorous process of testing about 30 mobile scanning and OCR tools, I narrowed it down to the best options. Here they are. The best mobile scanning and OCR software Adobe Scan for the best free OCR software CamScanner for the most detailed scans Microsoft Lens for quick scanning (and Microsoft users) iScanner...

The following was produced in partnership with our friends at Toca Boca as part of their Take A Stand For Play campaign, which aims to increase awareness about the importance of play in kids’ lives. Learn more here.You probably don’t need to be reminded that your kid needs to play, but you might need a refresher on the fact that not all play is created equal. There’s free play, guided play, and a whole lot of stuff billed as play that just straight-up isn’t. To parse all of that, look no further than Jeffrey Trawick-Smith and Roberta Golinkoff — two...

Justice is always darkest before the dawn! So far 2022 has been a big year for Batman with Matt Reeves' new take on "The Batman" hitting the screens to rave reviews and boffo box office, with a sequel already on the way. Many fans and newer audiences are revisiting some of the Caped Crusader's previous cinematic outings, and you could argue that none stand out more than Tim Burton's 1989 classic, "Batman." While Michael Keaton's casting was controversial at the time, his take on Bruce Wayne and Batman is considered by many to be definitive. In his newest poster for Vice...

6 Things Parents Can Do to Help Kids Get Quality Education You want the best for your children as a parent, you want them to have a bright future and be successful in whatever they choose to do. One of the most important things you can do for your kids is to make sure they get a quality education. This can be difficult in today’s world, with so many distractions and options available. But it is not impossible! In this blog post, we will discuss six things that parents can do to help their kids get a great education! Participate...

A few weeks ago, I was standing next to my stepmom in a grocery store. It was a Friday night. She and my dad had flown across the country to visit. The two of us — designated shoppers for our family units — had already bought the groceries, but now she was at the customer service counter, scooping pennies and nickels out of her purse. She was buying something extra for my dad: lottery tickets. The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots were high, and he didn’t want to miss his weekly shot at instant wealth. As she explained this to...