Software for nuttin’.
Backing up our data is increasingly important as much of what we do is digital these days. Many people use the Google Drive suite because it’s easy, accessible, and syncs across multiple platforms. Go ahead, back up your whole computer.
Sometimes you just have to slide your one extra thing in your very normal day so just tossing a reminder on the calendar is enough. Some days are way more involved and need more in-depth planning. Foraday lets you plan your entire day.
Networking is one of those things you have to do to get further in the world. It’s how you find out about opportunities and make connections that will help you build your empire. Or just land your next gig. Big and small goals alike. Not sure where to start? Check the Shapr app, the tinder for networking.
Do you check your smartphone a lot? Sometimes pick it up when there’s not even a notification “just to see?” You’re not alone, lots of people are finding that they are checking their phones an awful lot these days. If you want to break the habit, check out Space, the app gives you a bit of pause.
When you are in a vulnerable situation the extra stress of locating and accessing aid can be overwhelming. With limited resources for searching as well as simply not knowing where to start, many migrants and refugees find themselves adrift in an overwhelming system. The Refugee Aid App is a free service that helps connect them with services to help.
We’re always looking for good to-do list apps so we can get our life together in a simple and elegant way. Most to-do apps excel at either daily, reoccurring goals or one-off things. Microsoft To-Do provides a platform that will help you organize a number of goals, from everyday issues to long-term plans.
Drawing is hard, tracing is a lot easier. If you’re drawing something on the smaller end of the scale, tracing is an option but it’s not always accessible for large scale projects. SketchAR helps you trace anything on any size and all you need is a smartphone.
There are a lot of apps out there in the world but if you want or need simple ones, that can be a bit hard to find. Most apps ask for a host of permissions and come embedded with some really obnoxious ads. Simple Mobile Tools is a suite of Android apps for those who just want things to work.
It has been over a century since the invention of the movie and yet, it still remains one of the most fun things to do with a group of people. Probably because it allows you to be with people without actually having to socialize with said people. Anyway, if you want to find a film no one in your friends group has seen, check out Movie Pal, the app that finds movies for you.
Getting your kids outside can be a struggle for parents these days. Outside is hot and full of insects, inside is climate controlled with no insects. The choice is pretty simple to make. Fresh air is good for us all though. Outdoor Family Fun with Plum is an app that helps you get the most out of outside time.
Touchscreen typing has gotten a lot better over the years but there’s still nothing quite like writing with a pen and paper. INKredible gives you a pretty good copy of the classic experience with your mobile device.
Do you like music? Silly question, most people do so probably! Most of us use our phones as back up players but we don’t always have the data to run a streaming service. With DDB2, you can play all the music on your Android device.
We covered Transit two years ago but with the increasing graveyard that is the app store, we thought we would circle around and view it again. We’re happy to report that this little app is still in use and the last two years has added a ton of cities and support!
Our phones come with their own built in browsers. You’re not restricted to these as options however. If you’re tired of what comes your phone, why not give Dolphin a go, the smartphone browser with gesture control.
Music is food for the soul! And even if you don’t believe in souls, then you at least have to admit that when we hear certain things it changes our moods. Brain.fm is music created and curated to help you change the way you’re thinking.
