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    Cooking Apps for summer

    We’re spending a lot more time these days eating at home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t mix it up with new and interesting dishes. As PC Mike Wendland reports, a number of apps can help with amazing recipes and more. Tasty offers more than 3,000 recipes right at your fingertips. The app features an innovative search tool that allows you to filter by any ingredients, cuisine, and social occasion you’re in the mood for. There are even videos to help you figure it all out. The app is free for iOS and Android. NYT Cooking browses and searches thousands of recipes from The New York Times. Recipes feature beautiful…

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    Astronomy Apps to identify stars and plantets

    There are thousands and thousands of apps, but some of the most popular continue to be those that can be used for stargazing. If you’re looking for an app that will help you learn — and continue social distancing — PC Mike Wendland has three great choices. Sky Guide just keeps getting better and better – perhaps it’s why Sky Guide is no. 1 in the App Store’s Reference category. The app points out constellations and their exact locations, so you can look up at the real sky and find and identify everything. The app is $2.99 and available for iOS. SkyView is another top choice, and is currently no. 1 in the…

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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…