MOVIEPASS: Buyers, beware

My husband and I heard about MoviePass on “The Today Show” and thought it would be perfect for us given that we love to go to the movies and we’re retired. We signed up and were super excited to get started.

Get it in writing

THREE LITTLE WORDS: We all know that in real estate the three most important words are “location, location, location.” Guess what the three most important words are in consumerism — “contract, contract, contract.” As an example, this week, more than half of the calls I got would have been unnecessary IF the consumer had insisted on having a WRITTEN contract with the merchant providing the goods or service in question. Emails, telephone conversations, or text messages are all forms of communication, but they are NOT contracts. Verbal contracts are not very enforceable and often degenerate into a “he said, she said” kind of argument that doesn’t prove anything. Estimates and bids are not contracts. Contracts are clear about who is providing a good or service to whom, under what conditions, when, where and for how much money. Contracts are signed and dated by both parties. Even a poorly written contract is better than no contract. If the money involved is such a small amount that if you lost it, it wouldn’t damage you, then perhaps a contract wouldn’t be necessary. Otherwise — insist on a contract.

Coeur d'Alene Public Library adds new printing capability

Patrons can now print from own devices wirelessly, remotely

Need to print an airline boarding pass but your printer at home is out of toner? Are you at the library and have a document on your smart phone, laptop, or tablet that you would like to print?

Making 'Historik'

App gives Museum of North Idaho more opportunities to connect with history

Chris Whalen creates apps that opens door to history

Idaho health insurer offers mobile payment app

Regence BlueShield of Idaho will now offer members a mobile application called Wellero that allows them to pay for health care services before leaving their provider’s office.

Local licenses and tags to be temporarily unavailable

Residents are encouraged to buy these items before or after Dec. 1

Apple expected to expand selection of iPhones

Company to unveil latest version today

For 'smart' forestry, try these apps

Over the last 10 years, the smartphone revolution has transformed the way forestry works. Now anyone with a smartphone or tablet has access to many of the same tools that professional foresters use. In this article, we’ll explore some of the apps that can help you interact with your land like a pro.

Google tries to woo iPhone owners with Android watch app

Company's move an attempt to boost lackluster sales

Options exist to hide, secure data on phones

Sur-prize! You just lost $1,750

Here’s one to be particularly aware of. The scam goes like this:

PropellerHeads: Apps not always where it's at

Making life easier?

In with the new: Snappy apps for 2015

In-house systems on the way out?

GM to offer Android, Apple systems in many 2016 models

DETROIT - By the end of the year, nearly every major automaker will begin offering Apple's CarPlay or Google's Android Auto, two systems that effectively turn a car's dashboard screen into a smartphone.

New avenues for your appetite

COEUR d’ALENE — As of today, food has a new avenue for finding its way to your door.

Tried, true and sorta tired traditions

When we hit this time of year, many of us have one thought on our minds: Boy, the end of the month can’t come soon enough.

Can you hear me, HAL?

Ask The Propellerheads

A new way of interacting with digital life

They're watching you!

Ask The Propellerheads

Instant Pot: A kitchen cult classic

Robert Wang and his wife worked long hours, and by the time they got home the prospect of cooking a family dinner seemed nearly impossible.