Useful Apps
The tools and apps listed below are helpful for navigating the internet and the digital world.
*Disclaimer: the following list is for informational purposes only and does not represent endorsement.
Digital Storage Apps
Store documents and other files on a digital cloud service you can access through any web browser or smartphone.
- Google Drive
- Basic Space: 15 gigabytes
- Cost: free
- Required: a Google account
- Dropbox
- Basic Space: 2 gigabytes
- Cost: free
- Required: an email address
- Perks: can sync to multiple devices using local storage and offline access
Documents
Scan paper documents, and create and read digital documents
- Camscanner
- Scan paper documents and create digital copies that can be emailed or uploaded
- Cost: free
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (iOS link | Android link | Web link)
- Read PDF documents
- Cost: free
- Evernote
- Make digital notes
- Cost: free
Digital Phone Number Service
Get a phone number through the web for making calls and receiving phone messages.
- Google Voice
- Cost: free
- Required: a Google account
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