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Apps to track package shipments
With shopping restrictions still in place for much of the country as a result of COVID-19, many of us continue turning to online sellers for our purchases. Keeping track of the purchases can be a big job, but PC Mike Wendland offers some apps that can help. Shop provides map tracking and real time updates from your shopping cart to your home. No need to copy and paste package tracking or shipping codes, because Shop takes care of it for you. Shop also keeps track of your current and past online shopping orders, receipts, and even stores’ return policies. The app is free for iOS and Android. Slice by Rakuten automatically…
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Apps for summertime safety in the sun
With the summer-like weather across the nation, we’re spending more and more time outside — but you have to be careful to avoid overheating, becoming dehydrated, or getting sunburned. As PC Mike Wendland reports, downloading the right app can help you avoid a serious case of the summertime blues. OSHA-NIOSH Heat Safety Tool, from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, helps you take precautions against outdoor heat while working or playing. It features a real-time heat index and hourly forecasts, specific to your location. The app is free for iOS and Android. The Waterlogged app makes sure you stay hydrated. The app tracks your water intake with minimal effort and can…
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Fishing apps 2020
With summer on the horizon and people looking to get outdoors more and more, fishing apps are currently ranking among the most popular. PC Mike Wendland reports this week on three great apps that can help you get your fish on. Fishbrain is currently the no. 1 fishing app, serving as a personal fishing log, map, and forecasting tool. Other features explore the most effective baits, and you can know exactly what you’ve caught with the app’s species recognition tool. The app is free for iOS and Android. Fishing Points lets you to save and find your favorite fishing locations and trolling paths. There are satellite views from Google Maps…
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Apps to help with social distancing
As social distancing restrictions continue to generally loosen across the U.S., experts advise people to continue the practice in the near-term. As PC Mike Wendland reports, using the right app can help you continue safe distancing without losing your connection to others. Zello turns your smartphone into a walkie-talkie and works anywhere in the world as long as you are connected to the internet. The push-to-talk app lets you create groups that can include literally hundreds of family, friends, or collaborators — or use it for one-on-one communication. The app is free for iOS and Android. Nextdoor is a great way to stay connected to your neighborhood. Many people are using it these…
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Running apps for summer 2020
With limited options for indoor exercise these days, many are taking their running to the streets. As PC Mike Wendland reports, a number of apps can help you, whether just getting started or training for a longer race like a 5K. Human is great app for beginners who need a strong motivator. The app works in the background, tracks the time you spend being running — or even walking and cycling — and nudges you to hit your “Daily 30 ” minutes of exercise per day. You can even see can see how you rank against your neighbors. The app is free for iOS and Android. Strava is for both casual runners…
