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The best free mood tracking apps for iPhone and iPad

Mood tracking apps iPhone - Daylio Journal

More attention seems to be paid to mental health these days. Conditions like anxiety and depression are real and sufferers know it. Discovering the triggers for your mood changes can help you detect patterns and assist you on your journey to taking action.

There’s no better way to keep track of your moods than with an app on your iPhone (or iPad). After all, you likely have your device with you no matter where you go. So, you can quickly and easily capture your feelings from anywhere, anytime.

If you want to give a mood tracker for iPhone a try, these are five of the best ones. Take a look, try one or all, and see if it helps you find out more about the workings of your mind.

Amazing free animated screen savers for Mac with moving scenes

Best animated screen savers for Mac

At iDB, we offer up some terrific wallpapers for your devices. Our Jim Gresham continually finds the best backgrounds for all tastes and preferences. So if you’re in the market for a cool screen saver to go along with your awesome wallpaper, this list is for you.

We’ve assembled some of the best free animated screen savers for Mac. Whether you step away from your computer for a few minutes or just let that screen saver pop up so you can relax for a bit, check out these amazing moving screen saver options. And as a bonus, some double as wallpapers too!

The best free Mac apps for creating outlines

Free Outline Apps for Mac - WorkFlowy

If you need to create outlines for business or for school, you can certainly use Notes or even Pages on your Mac. But setting those apps up for outlines can take a little time. So why not try a tool that’s built specifically for outlines.

The Mac App Store has some terrific apps with extensive features like OmniOutliner, TaskPaper, and Outline. They offer great features, but with a price tag.

Trying a free Mac app for creating outlines is the best first step. After all, you may find that the free app has exactly what you need, so you can save a few bucks. And if it doesn’t, you’ll know exactly which features you do need and can opt for a paid version of that free app or at least know what to look for in a different app.

Here are a few of the best free Mac outline apps to get you started.

The best free Mac apps for managing simple work and home projects

Mac Apps to Manage Projects - Taskade

You may not be a project manager by trade, but you do have projects to manage. So you probably don’t need a fancy or extensive project management tool. But you do need one to keep track of smaller projects for work, school, or your home.

These Mac apps can help you stay up to date on all of your projects. They offer project and task management with extra features but still keep things simple. Best of all, they’re each available for free. And those that have in-app purchases do so to give you more features you might want but don’t necessarily need.

For keeping track of all your projects, check out this list of the best Mac apps for managing them.

The best free time trackers for Mac to log the hours you work

Time Trackers for Mac - TimeTag

If you’re a freelancer, remote worker, or another job type where you need to log your time, then you want a good time tracking app for Mac.

Time trackers come in all shapes and sizes. From those that have a basic start and stop button to those that have built-in task management features, do you have the time to try them all and see which is best for you?

To help you out, we’ve tried several time trackers for Mac and have narrowed that list down to these best ones.

The best free distraction-free writing apps for Mac

There are several terrific writing apps available on the Mac App Store for focused writing. But if you don’t want to shell out the cash just yet, try one of these free tools for capturing your articles, stories, or essays.

Writing with a distraction-free tool allows you to concentrate on what’s most important, your words. So whether you’re just giving this a try to see if you like it or don’t need extra features that the paid apps provide, this list of free focused writing apps is for you.

The best free Mac apps to help you focus when working from home

Focus Apps for Mac - Focus To-Do Timer

When you work from home, there are a lot of distractions. And while you certainly have interruptions in a physical office or workplace, those you have at home are just a bit different. So if you aren’t used to working at home every day, you need to prepare for these disruptions.

To help you readjust after an interruption and concentrate better on your work, we’ve assembled a list of Mac apps to help you focus. These apps use different techniques and combinations of them such as the pomodoro timer and Eisenhower Matrix methods.

If you need some assistance getting used to working in a home office, these apps should help.

The best work from home communication apps for remote teams

Communication apps for teams - Slack

You might be a full-time remote worker or just working from your home temporarily. Either way, you need a method to communicate with coworkers, employees, and others who work remotely like you.

There are some wonderful tools available for chatting with your team. From those that have simple chat capabilities to others with app and service integrations.

If you’re looking for the right app for your remote communications, these are some of the best ones out there.

The 5 best iPhone apps for art lovers

Best apps for art lovers - Google on iPhone

If you appreciate art and want a way to view beautiful works on your device, then this list of iPhone apps for art lovers is for you.

You can browse galleries, check out exhibits, and view artwork from talented artists all around the world. So if you can’t make it to a local art show or afford to travel the globe, immerse yourself in an app for artwork instead.

The 5 best inspirational and motivational apps for iPhone

Inspirational Apps iPhone - Motivate Daily Motivation

Inspiration comes in different forms for different people. And if you’re looking for a jumpstart to your day, a way to get through a difficult time, or just want to think more positively, a small thing like an app on your device can help. Partnered with your other motivational methods, an app that gives you something to think about can be a great addition.

These apps for iPhone provide encouragement with a simple tap. Browse through the list, try one or all, and see if it’s just the ticket to motivate you.

The 5 best Apple TV apps for learning to play guitar

Apple TV Apps for Learning to Play Guitar - Electric Guitar

So you picked up an old guitar at a garage sale or received one from a friend and now want to learn to play it. If you own an Apple TV, then you’re already one step in the right direction.

Sit down with that guitar, grab your pick, and get ready with these Apple TV apps for learning to play guitar.

The best coding apps for kids on iPhone and iPad

Coding apps for kids - Box Island

If the child in your life shows an interest in programming, it’s essential to encourage that type of activity. And learning the basics of coding at young age can help boost your child or grandchild’s appreciation and talent for the skill.

Games and apps that teach programming have become popular with the devices we use every day. So if you’d like to give your child the tools they need to explore that interest, then take a look at this list of the best coding apps for kids. And remember, they can be fun for adults to learn programming too!