SCOV TECHNOLOGY GENERAL MEETING 12/9/2026:

Applications (APPS)

Apps are software designed for specific tasks on devices, often downloaded from app stores like Apple’s App Store or Google Play.

When choosing an app, consider reviews, ratings, and opt out of tracking if desired. Some Apps offer a free trial before you pay. Also, different types of devices use different apps that may have the same name.

SUGGESTIONS:

CALENDARS

COZI FAMILY ORGANIZER. For the family with the ability to keep track of day-to-day life. GOOGLE CALENDAR. Shared calendar with participants.

HEALTH:

AUTO SLEEP watch sleep tracker. HEALTH, Apple’s native app.

FINANCIAL

Every bank has an App for use. You can deposit checks, check on your accounts, send $, etc.

DIGITAL WALLET SYSTEMS:

WALLET (Apple) and GOOGLE PAY.

BOOKS: HOOPLA & LIBBY free through your library. KINDLE usable on your tablet.

MEDIA: LIKEWISE, find media, similar to what you enjoy. AppleTV, FUBO, SLINGTV, all streaming platforms have an app.

NEWS: REAL CLEAR POLITICS, news and information.

PODCASTS: OVERCAST & APPLE’S PODCASTS

AI: CHATGPT, PERPLEXITY, CLAUDE, GEMINI.

FOOD: FOOD NOMS, nutrition tracker. PAPRIKA. Cost $4.99. Recipe database, shop, cook, rate & review.

SECURITY: GOOGLE AUTHENTICATOR, works to authenticate time sensitive codes. BITWARDEN, Password manager.

FITNESS: MAP MY WALK. ALL TRAILS, hiking & biking maps.

HOBBIES:

STORY CORPS, for Genealogy record interviews, stories, preserve family history & listen to others.

MERLIN, bird app for birders.

TRAVEL:

GAS BUDDY, best place to find cheap gas. REST STOPS, travel info on rest stops. TRIPIT for travel planning. FLIGHTY, flight info. FLIGHT AWARE, flight information. IEXIT interstate exit information. EXPLORE OROVALLEY, Oro Valley info. WATCH DUTY: Wildfire Maps. OUR GROCERIES SHOPPING LIST groceries, photos downloaded.

DAY ONE: DAILY JOURNAL & DIARY, create lists, journaling.