MUST HAVE
APPS FOR 2018
Cookpad Recipes
Cookpad connects you with a
vibrant array of recipes. Easily
add favorite recipes, manage
shopping lists, and find new recipes you'll
love based on those you already like
Untappd
This handy app lets you
record each brew you try
along with a rating and
tasting notes. No more staring at a tap list,
trying to remember which ones you've
had before. The app also has a vibrant
community of beer drinkers that can
point you toward new discoveries, and an
extensive list of beers. It's also a handy way
to find your favorite brew near your current
location.
Authy - Android
Even with the most
spectacularly secure
password, you are not
completely safe from account hacks. The
best way to keep your accounts secure is
to use two-factor authentication (2FA), and
8
Google
accounts
play nice with
2FA. Well, kind
of nice. Two-factor
auth is a bit of a
pain to use, but Authy
makes it much easier.
This app can act
as an authenticator for any service that
supports open 2FA systems.
You can register Authy with your mobile
number, then use the app generates codes
for services like Google, Dropbox, and
many others (once 2FA is activated). Authy
is a huge improvement over other 2FA
apps because it can sync the encrypted
authentication tokens across all your devices
including phones, tablets, and computers.
Set it up once, and you’ll always have your
2FA codes close at hand.
Google Opinion Rewards
While most of what we
recommend as “essential” is
free, some apps will cost you
a few bucks. You should definitely shell out
some cash for everything on this list, but
Google Opinion Rewards can help cover the
January 2018
INSIGHT