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Tales From The Keep - March 2021

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FROM THE MAIN HALL

Have you heard of AppSumo?

If you haven’t, I’ll apologize now. As you’re potentially about to spend a LOT of money…

AppSumo started as a kind of Groupon for entrepreneurs and business owners. Where you could benefit from a group deal on new software to use for your marketing or productivity.

Now it’s expanded into being a general marketplace. When someone develops new software, they can put a deal on there.

The deals are really, really good. You’ll often see lifetime access to a useful piece of software for just $49.

What’s in it for the developers? They can sell so much software, that AppSumo becomes a fundraising route for some. For many people, they’d rather have 10,000 new customers funding future development; than hand over a piece of the business to investors.

Go on. Have a look. AppSumo.com. Just don’t blame me when you reach for your wallet…

I’d always love to talk about your business. You can reach me at cdavis@keepitdefended.com or 519.489.0646.

Until next time, stay safe,

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DID YOU KNOW?

The first computer virus ever developed was a 1971 experiment called Creeper. After infecting a computer it displayed the playful message “I’m the creeper, catch me if you can!” Things have escalated since then.

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7 Best Games to Play with Alexa

Your Amazon Echo can be one of the most useful tools in your home. It can let you know of upcoming appointments, control smart home devices with just a few words, and even let you know when packages have arrived. But did you know it can play games?

Alexa is jam-packed with a ton of entertainment options that you can play alone or with friends and family. If you’re tired of the same stack of board games and in the mood to try something new, give Alexa a shot. From Deal or No Deal to Song Quiz, there are tons of games to play with Alexa.

The Best Games to Play with Alexa

There are many games officially included with Alexa, but you can also find more through the Alexa Skills options. Just open the Alexa app and tap the More option in the bottom-right corner, then choose Categories > Games & Trivia and look at the list of Skills available. Some of the best games encountered are:

Earplay
Where In The World
Escape the Room
Song Quiz
Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
Akinator
Solo Blackjack

Alexa is a powerhouse of games. These seven options are just a few examples, but there are dozens of options available.

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Until next time, have an awesome month!

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