Apps

The best free iPhone and iPad math apps for kids

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ June 24, 2020
Math Apps for Kids - Moose Math Counting

Educational apps for iPhone and iPad are plentiful. And it’s with good reason. Putting a device in the hands of your child can help teach them something new or practice what they’ve already learned. And since math can be a difficult subject for kids of any age, using a teaching tool that makes it more enjoyable for them is a great way for them to learn.

If you’re thinking about getting a math app for your child, we’ve assembled a terrific list. All apps are available for free but some come with in-app purchases for extra features - like many free apps. But this gives you a wonderful way to try out the app to see if you and your child like it before spending any money.

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How to create an animation with pictures in Google Photos

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ June 24, 2020
Google Photos Animations Album iPhone

Doing fun things with your photos can make them more enjoyable to look through. We’ve shown you how to create a Google Photos movie and how to make a collage in Google Photos. So how about creating an animation?

Google Photos lets you choose from two to 50 photos and turn them into a neat animation, here’s how.

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How to create a movie with pictures in Google Photos

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated July 7, 2020
Google Photos Movie Themes iPhone

In addition to the built-in Photos app on your device, Google Photos is another good place to store your pictures. And if you use this handy app on your iOS device or the web, you know it has some cool features for simple browsing and organizing.

Another great feature of Google Photos is that you can create movies from your pictures. This is a neat way to relive moments or share them with others. Here, we’ll show you how to create a movie in Google Photos on iPhone, iPad, and the web.

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How to use the ‘Reply To’ field in Mail on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ June 19, 2020
Add Use Reply To Field in Mail Mac

You may have seen this when emailing a business; a different Reply To address than the one you received the email from. Companies and organizations can use this when they want replies to go to a specific mailbox. And if your business uses the Mail app on Mac, you can do the same.

Although it doesn’t currently appear to be a feature in Mail on iOS, it is on macOS. So here’s how to use that Reply To field in Mail.

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The best free iPhone and iPad apps for learning cursive writing

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ June 17, 2020
Cursive Writing Apps iPad - Cursive Writing Wizard Starter

Back in 2010, the Common Core State Standards brought the end of the cursive writing style in many, many U.S. states. And while the debate on whether it should still be taught continues, some states are already bringing it back to their curriculum.

If you’re concerned that your child will not learn cursive writing skills, you do have other options besides relying on educational institutions. Of course, you can teach them yourself. And if you add in these free apps for iPhone and iPad, your child has a fun way to practice what you teach.

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