My Top 5 Apps
Every day I use my iOS devices to work on things and to play. Hell, I'm using my iPad right now to write this article. Today we are talking about my 5 most used apps. I will leave links to the Android version of them as well as the iOS. So everyone knows I don’t use these apps on android so I don’t know how well they work there. With that said let’s get into the list.
File Browser:
Google Play: No Android App
Now I’ve used other file browser apps. I also use files which is built into iOS but I found a tip about this pacific app a month ago while on Facebook. FileBrowser lets me import different files into the app and plug-in cloud drives like Dropbox. What it does differently is let you access shared folders on your network. Allowing you to access these folders in the built-in files app. Now it may seem counterintuitive to us an app so I can use that same feature in another app.
Here me out though. Being able to copy a file from my server onto my iPad and then put it in the right folder for the app I want to use it in makes things simpler. Otherwise, I have to copy it the FileBrowser app then copy it again from that app into the one I want to use it with. Then vice-versa to get it off my iOS device.
WoW Companion App:
Well, we all knew this was coming. The World of Warcraft companion app is for those who play wow in the current expiation. If you used the legion app before it, this app is much of the same. It allows you to start follower missions, recruit troops, and to collect your rewards. It also adds the ability to your characters in the armory.
I’m in and out of this app a lot. Especially when I’m leveling a character to do XP missions while I’m not playing or to get a little more azurite on my main. If you are currently playing wow this is a good way to get something done in wow without having to open the game.
LastPass:
You can file this app under work or play. LastPass is a cloud-based password vault. Now some might say being a cloud password vault might make it insecure. But I’ve used things like keypads in the past and it was was too much to manage. LastPass keeps everything synced up and secured. I’ve been using LastPass like 2008 when I was still in high school and it has only gotten better over time. For free you can use LastPass on your PC through a browser extension to keep track of your passwords or create secure passwords. If you want to get access to your passwords easily and securely on your mobile devices, for $3 a month you can use the mobile app.
Reddit:
Back to play time. The Reddit app I mean what else can I say it’s Reddit login and go to r/aww when you need a pick me up. I use the normal Reddit it works. If I am going to bed and then open this app before I know it the sun is up.
Overwatch League:
Overwatch League started up last week and normally I tune in if one of my teams are playing (NY Or Soul). Otherwise, I have it on in the background or watch something else, but I do still want to see what is going on in the league. The Overwatch League app keeps you update on league news, standings, and scores. It will also show you schedules when teams are playing. You can set the app to give you an alert when your team is playing. It is a must-have if you are an Overwatch League fan.
These 5 apps I have been ushering the most right now, but it does change from time to time. I thought it would be nice to share what I use. If you have your own list or have apps you think I might want to check out let me know in the comments.
What to Expect when you are Expecting an Apple Education Event
Tomorrow is the day, Apples Education event. Now is the time to make predictions as to what will be announced at this event tomorrow. I feel like it isn’t going to be much, and they will stay on the topic of education. For the past few years now Apple has lived streamed just about every event they have done, but tomorrows event will not be lived streamed. They are recording it and will have video of it shortly after.
Cheaper MacBook Air:
Being a event for education price will be a major feature of anything Apple announces at this event. The Mac Air might be the mobile computer that they position as the cheap Mac. Now I don’t think they will do with a new Mac Air but I think they will come out with a new up dated Mac Air that will be a bit thinner and will only have USB-C. Then Apple will keep the current Mac Air and maybe just up its RAM and a few other updated configurations, then just slash the price to say $499 for a base model Mac Air. They may not go that low but my point is it will be much cheaper then any of the other Mac Laptops currently available.
Mac mini:
I feel the Mac mini will follow the same events. They will most likely announce a new Mac mini with the latest CPU’s and maybe SSDs, better discreet graphics. Then keep the current model with a few new configuration options and discount it to hell making it the cheapest Mac you can buy.
iPad:
Before I go any further I will say you will not see a new iPad mini, this line is all but dead. What will see is a new iPad capable of using AR apps like the iPhone X. This iPad will also support Face ID and maybe due away with the home button on the iPad. This new iPad might also support use of the Apple Pencil. Once they have announced this they will probably keep the current iPad and discount it as well making it the cheapest iPad.
OS updates Release:
Once everything is said and done apple will most likely release the iOS 11.3 and Mac OS 10.13.4. This will bring new Animoji to the iPhone X and things like iMessage cloud sync and lots of be hind the seances fixes.
The Rest of the Event:
Majority of this event will be Apple making a case as to why schools should use Apple products and not Chromebook's and Microsoft products. They might even show off a future version of their OS’s that have a better way to manage devices for schools. I wouldn’t expect to hear anything about the Mac Pro, or the iPhone at this event. This event is first and foremost a education event.
I truthfully would like to be wrong about most of this and we get or hear about something really cool, but I wouldn’t get my hopes up.