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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…

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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…