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Garage Sale Apps
We’re heading into what is normally garage sale season, but things are obviously different this year as a result of the current coronavirus pandemic. But if you really need a garage sale-type fix, PC Mike Wendland has a few buying and selling apps you might want to consider. Mercari is a fast and easy way to sell or buy almost anything. From fashion and toys to sporting goods to electronics, For sellers it’s as easy as snapping a few pics and typing in a short description. If you sell an item, Mercari takes a 10 percent fee. The app is free for iOS and Android. LetGo is for those looking…
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Brain Game Apps
If COVID-19 has you stuck in quarantine and you’ve binge-watched enough TV and movies to last you for months, you might try a new way to stimulate your brain. As PC Mike Wendland reports, a number of brain-training apps are available to help you do just that. Peak is an app that offers 40 unique games, each one developed by neuroscientists and game experts to challenge your cognitive skills and push you further. It’s like a personal trainer for your brain with various workouts to get your brain in shape. The app is free for iOS and Android with premium features available for purchase. Elevate claims to improve focus, speaking…
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COVID-19 Apps
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 has everyone trying to find the latest and most accurate information about the disease. As PC Mike Wendland reports, a number of apps can help you in that quest for COVID-19 news, including your own neighborhood. Apple COVID-19 has up-to-date information about coronavirus. It gives symptoms and screening info and access to lots of resources. It was developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the White House, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The app is free for iOS. COVID-19 Symptom Tracker has two main sections: one where you will be asked to share general information about your health, and…
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Apps to work out at home
Being quarantined doesn’t mean you have to give up your regular exercise routine — it just means you have to do things a bit different. PC Mike Wendland has three great workout apps you can start using in the comfort of your own home right now. PACKAGE Nike Training Club has at-home workouts to improve mobility, strength, endurance, and more. Features include workout times ranging from 15-45 minutes, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, low, moderate and high intensity. The app is currently offering free access. The app is free for iOS and Android. Seven- Minute Workout offers sessions to provide the maximum benefit in the shortest time possible with personalized…
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Apps to help you connect with nature
While much of the U.S. is on temporary pause, many people are anxious to do something that will help them break up the monotony that naturally results from social distancing. PC Mike Wendland has three apps that will not only help you get outside, but learn a few things, too. Audubon Bird Guide is an app that helps you get outside and get your birdwatching on. It covers 810 species using photos instead of drawings, includes range maps, has a good selection of audio recordings including alternate calls and regional variations, and slightly more descriptive text including habitat, range, and nesting information. The app is free for iOS and Android. Another…
