Software for nuttin’.
Keeping your mind active is a great way to keep your mind sharp. Brain training games have been proven to be a big help with that. Elevate is the app that is a brain trainer and my word, does it look pretty!
Back in my day when we needed to study we had to make our own flashcards with pens and index cards. Kid’s today have it too easy, there’s an app (and website) where they can do it digitally. Or just have one of their friends share the work they already did. Quizlet is the website and app that helps you make tools to make learning easier.
There are a lot of really famous paintings and art installations in the world and if you ever wanted to learn more about them, there’s an app for that. Smartify is a free app that scans art and gives you the details on its background sourced straight from museums and galleries.
Have you heard of fuel pump skimmers? They’re these completely garbage devices that attach to fuel pumps so when you pay for you gas, your credit card information is stolen so that thieves can then steal your money. It’s actually the worst. Skimmer Scanner will help you spot those machines before you lose your cash.
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I don’t know what the future is going to bring but if William Gibson is right, it might be a good idea to learn some Chinese. You can make it easy to pick up this widely spoken language with the HelloChinese app, the app that turns language learning into a game.
Meditation isn’t one size fits all but it can help many people destress and build better mental health habits. Calm is another app that can help people find their inner peace and translate that to outer peace.
We spend too much time on idle entertainment as a society. Our mobile devices are so much more! If you want to spend your time working in some quality reading material. The app, Issu, is packed full of magazines but that’s not all it has to offer, check it out to discover a world of reading.
If you were a kid in the 90s, one of your earliest interactions with a computer was likely with the Microsoft Paint program that came bundled with the operating systems. Well, say goodbye because the old feature will be discontinued come this fall.
Sometimes we just need a little break. When you need to turn inward, don’t start browsing the internet on your phone, use the Insight Timer instead. This handy app has a slew of meditations available, all at the touch of your fingertips.
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.
