South San Francisco Public Library Computer Basics – Top Apps for Android How do I install apps on my Android device? Open the Google Play store on your device, and search for the app by name or keyword. Tap the app’s name to go to its store page, and then tap the install button. What does it mean when it says an app “offers in-app purchases”? This means the app has additional content or services available for purchase, beyond what’s included with the base price of the app (which might be free). How do I block or limit in-app purchases? Open the Google Play store, then tap the three horizontal bars at the left of the search bar. Tap the gear to go to the settings, then tap ‘Require authentication for purchase’. If you turn this feature on, Google Play will ask for your Google password either every time someone tries to spend money (including through in-app purchases), or once every thirty minutes, depending on which option you select. What apps can I use to access South San Francisco Library online resources and services? • South San Francisco Public Library app, to search the catalog and manage your library account—place holds, pay fees, etc. • Libby, to find, check out, and read eBooks • Kanopy, to stream videos o 10 videos per card per month, plus unlimited views on Kanopy Kids • RB Digital, to read digital magazines and comics o RB Digital’s courses and streaming videos will launch in a browser window o RB Digital magazines are available to non-SSF cardholders, but videos and courses may not be • Pronunciator, to study a new language o Pronunciator is also available to Redwood City cardholders o Make an account first through your web browser at http://learning.pronunciator.com/getstarted.php?library_id=20214 • New York Times o Sign up for a free account from home using this link (you will need your library card) http://ezproxy.plsinfo.org:2048/login?url=https://myaccount.nytimes.com/grou ppass/redir South San Francisco Public Library Computer Basics – Top Apps for Android Other recommended apps: All apps below are free unless otherwise noted, but many contain in-app purchases Entertainment: • Musicolet: a completely free, feature-rich music player, but only for music you already have • Podcast Addict: one of the better free podcast apps Video and Image Editing: • Quik (by GoPro): a simple, user-friendly video editor • Photoshop Elements: far from full-fledged Photoshop, but still a good mobile image editor • Adobe Photoshop Sketch • Sketch – Draw & Paint Productivity: • Evernote: take notes in various formats (typed, handwritten, photo) and synchronize them to other devices o You can synchronize between two devices for free, or more if you buy a subscription • Google Calendar: add reminders for events, automatically adds content from Gmail • Microsoft To-Do: a to-do list app that syncs automatically with Outlook and remembers neglected tasks from previous days • Habitica: makes completing daily tasks into a game, and connects you to a community of people trying to form good habits Health: • MyTherapy: get reminders to take medication or check your symptoms, save your doctor’s contact information, and track your exercise • Home Workout: follow premade workout routines, set goals, and track your exercise • FitNotes: track your exercise • The Breathing App: directed breathing exercises • Clue: a period and fertility tracking app Other: • 1Weather: one of the better free weather apps • Google Translate: the mobile version can translate text in photos • Google Family Link: manage children’s Android devices • Waze: a navigation app, good for checking traffic and routes that avoid busy major roads • Yelp: read reviews of business and search by location .