To an outsider, Atlantic City has a lot of appeal: it has all the restaurants, museums, and attractions of any major city, and one of the United States’ most famous boardwalks to boot. But with AC facing economic downturns over the past few years, you might struggle to find something new to do, especially if you’ve visited all the big-name attractions in the past. The good news is that, if you’re looking to make a visit to this New Jersey hotspot, there are a few new attractions to check out.

Changes to the Borgata

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know very well that Atlantic City has seen some of its biggest casinos close in the past few years. The casinos that are left standing have been forced to adapt to the times and come up with new ways to bring in visitors. For the Borgata, that means an updated nightclub–MIXX is now the Premier Nightclub–as well as some new features. Among the Borgata’s freshest attractions are the Marketplace Eatery and the Borgata Beer Garden, which serves a variety of beers and hosts live entertainment. The latest addition the Borgata is planning is a new restaurant led by celebrity chef Michael Symon, set to open in 2017.

Revel is Getting a Makeover… Probably

Revel, which opened next to the Showboat Hotel in 2012, never really stood a chance. Despite its hotel towel being the tallest in all of Atlantic City–and second tallest in all of New Jersey–Revel fell into bankruptcy only two years after it opened. However, it might not be quite “the end” for the casino just yet. After multiple deals fell through, the property is finally under new management and set to reopen sometime in 2017 under a new name, TEN. However, gamers hoping to see a new addition to the seven casinos still standing in Atlantic City shouldn’t get their hopes up just yet. TEN’s new developers have gone on record in the past about having trouble getting through government regulations. For now, you’ll just want to stick with the big seven.

New Restaurant Highlight: Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill

Unfortunately, with the city’s financial woes serving as a deterrent to business owners looking to set up new shop, you’ll probably find it difficult to find new restaurants to check out. One eatery that’s making waves, though, is the Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill in Caesars Atlantic City. The menu is full of British cuisine highlights, including beef wellington, Yorkshire rib roast, and of course, fish and chips. Just be forewarned that if you choose to dine here, you bring a healthy wallet – it’s pretty expensive!

A lot seems to be changing in Atlantic City, and while many of its residents are somewhat pessimistic about how business is trending these days, there’s at least something to be optimistic about. As the times change, new businesses and industries will surely make their mark, adding to the ever-changing face of Atlantic City. And for you, that means all sorts of fresh and exciting things to experience.

Few can deny that Halloween is one of the better holidays. It’s the only time of the year when it’s acceptable to dress up (even if you’re an adult!), eat all the candy you want, and carve spooky jack-o’-lanterns. But, there’s one Halloween tradition that’s often overlooked: the Halloween movie marathon! Although you could spend October 31 watching any old horror movie, there are plenty of flicks made especially for All Hollow’s Eve. These five Halloween movies could be the best of them.

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966)

Like them or not, the “Peanuts” animated films of the 1960s are required viewing for everyone. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is probably the best of the bunch, but the “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” Halloween special is a close, close second. While the main storyline–which has poor Linus believing in a made-up Halloween figure–is a good laugh, it’s the characters as always that make this one worth watching. Plus, we get to see Snoopy as his fighter pilot alter ego!

Halloween (1978)

You might not know the movie, but you definitely know the spine-chilling piano melody that serves as the film’s theme. If you haven’t seen the original “Halloween” and you’re debating whether or not to give it a view this season, consider this: It’s the original “slasher flick,” and it’s called “Halloween” for goodness sake! The movie, directed by horror pioneer John Carpenter, still holds up pretty well, too, making it required viewing. Unlike today’s horror movies, this film relies more on tense situations than grisly murder scenes for scares, showcasing the art to be found in a well-crafted horror. By the way, don’t get this one confused with its 2007 remake – you’ll want to skip that one.

Hocus Pocus (1993)

A landmark movie for many a childhood, Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” is a Halloween flick that’s good fun for the whole family. The comedic movie follows three kids (and a magical cat) who are tasked with stopping three evil witches from taking over the town. While “Hocus Pocus” initially received negative reviews, it’s maintained a healthy cult classic status for the last twenty-odd years. Already seen it a hundred times? Keep your fingers crossed for a potential sequel that’s been rumored for the past few years.

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)\

Another 1993 Disney Halloween feature, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a decidedly darker film than “Hocus Pocus,” but many would agree that it’s the better film. “Nightmare” was directed by Henry Selik, but the movie was first imagined by Tim Burton, and it shows. With skilled animation, memorable songs, and unforgettable characters, there’s no single factor that makes “Nightmare” unforgettable.

Donnie Darko (2001)

“Donnie Darko” isn’t your traditional Halloween movie. It’s tough to even call it a traditional movie at all. The mind-bending cult classic follows high school outcast Donnie Darko, played by Jake Gyllenhaal in one of his first roles, discovers he has special powers that allow him to predict the future… probably? This movie, which takes place in the weeks leading up to Halloween, is a spooky head-scratcher that’s sometimes hard to follow but is unsettling in ways not many other movies are.

With the release of Apple’s iPhone 7, there’s quite a bit to look forward to, along with a few things that have left fans scratching their heads. The update doesn’t bring any monumental changes, but there are some features that will make the phone worth the upgrade for some. For others, though, there’s at least one change that’s making them want to skip out this year. If you’re considering an upgrade, here are the additions (and subtractions) that make the iPhone 7 different from its predecessors.

Dual Cameras

Of all the iPhone’s features, one of its best qualities is its top-of-the-line camera. Apple’s phone is known to lead the pack when it comes to picture quality, and this year is no different – except the fact that the iPhone has two cameras: one wide-angle lens and one telephoto lens. What this means for shutterbugs is better low-light picture quality and massively improved zoom photos. While other phones have done two cameras before, it’s the first time Apple is trying their hand at it, so it’ll be interesting to see how the company brings its quality design to the idea.

Upgraded Internals

Features that bring new capabilities to a phone are always the ones that get the most attention, but never underestimate improved specs. The iPhone hardware hasn’t improved astronomically in the last year, but there are some notable upgrades that will make day-to-day use a lot more enjoyable. A bigger battery should net users a few more hours everyday, and a new, faster processor will allow for better performing games and apps. Also, Apple has improved the screen to produce better color quality, and the speakers (there are two of them now) should emit richer sounds. Although these features don’t really stand on their own, together they should provide a noticeably better overall experience.

No Headphone Jack

Far and away the most newsworthy and controversial change to this year’s batch of iPhones is the removal of the headphone jack. Now, whenever you want to listen to music in private, you’ll have to connect a pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones. Of course, Apple is offering their own wireless earbuds, dubbed AirPods, for a whopping $160. Apple fans met the change with nearly unanimous outcry, wondering why the company chose to fix something that wasn’t broken. Apple’s reasoning is that a phone with no headphone jack makes it slimmer and more waterproof, and you can still plug in Apple-approved EarPods through the Lightning Port, but those who are a little more cynical see it as a ploy to get more money from fans.

Naturally, these aren’t all the changes that Apple’s built into its new flagship device. Along with the new features and the upgrades to the phone’s internals, the iPhone 7 has been made water resistant. While you won’t want to go swimming with it, it can survive puddles with no problem. And for those who think style goes hand-in-hand with performance: this year’s iPhone comes in a sleek new color of jet black. In the end, there’s nothing killer about the iPhone that makes it a necessary upgrade, so whether or not you should spring for it is really up to you. After all, the iPhone 8 is only a year or two away.

Baseball may be America’s favorite pastime, but ask most sports fans and they’ll tell you that football is America’s favorite sport. On game days, whether you’re a sports fan or not, it’s usually impossible to avoid predictions, trash talk, and quick-takes. So, we know football is popular – but just how big is it? It’s a tough question that doesn’t have a solid answer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a stab at it anyway.

By the Numbers: the NFL’s TV Ratings

While plenty of youngsters learn the ins and outs of the game by taking part in high school and college ball, it’s safe to say that most football fans aren’t participants, but rather viewers. Far and away, the National Football League is the most popular league for the sport, and if somebody’s talking about a game, they’re more than likely referencing an NFL game. So, how many people tune in to watch NFL games? The number depends on a lot of factors, not the least of which is the network the game airs on, but anywhere from 20 to 40 million viewers per game isn’t out of the ordinary. Of course, the Super Bowl is consistently the most-watched game, with more than 110 million people having tuned into 2015’s Super Bowl 50.

Other Indications of Football’s Popularity

TV ratings might be a good indicator of how big football is, but they aren’t the whole picture. What about the thousands of people who actually attend the games, the people who listen along to the play-by-plays on the radio, and the people who miss out on televised games but still love the sport? There’s a poll for that – specifically the Harris Poll, which regularly measures trends across all industries, especially sports. In 2015, a third of sports fans polled said that their favorite sport was professional football, while 10 percent said college football was their favorite.

Interestingly, over the past 30 years, baseball and football have gone from being neck-and-neck to baseball being 10 points behind today.

Football Outside the United States

You don’t need to know much about soccer to know that it’s seldom called “soccer” outside of America. In most countries around the world, soccer is instead referred to as “football,” while our football is instead “American football.” Confusing, right? No more confusing than outsiders to (American) football find our nation’s favorite game. However, while soccer is arguably the most popular sport in the world, people outside of America still play or watch football – though at a much, much lower number than in the States. For example, Canadians make up a sizeable amount of NFL viewership and even play their own variant on the game with slightly different rules. Farther away, leagues such as the German Football League keep the game popular with a foreign audience.

While it might be impossible to say exactly how many football fans there are in the world, the statistics point a pretty obvious picture: football is huge, and perhaps bigger than ever. The NFL is certainly doing all right, raking in billions of dollars each year. And with more teams joining the professional conferences in the near future, there’s no need to worry about football going anywhere. In short, you won’t be hanging up your fan jersey any time soon.

While ridesharing programs still aren’t perfect, you can’t argue against their usefulness. Whether you’re out for the night and you need to get home or your car is in the shop and you want help getting around town, services like Uber and Lyft make it much easier to commute. When comparing the two services, you’ll find that they have more in common than they have differences. However, it might be one of these slight differences that influences which you decide to use.

Pinching Pennies (or Dollars) on the Price

When it comes down to the straight financials of taking an Uber versus taking a Lyft, Uber tends to take the lead. While both services base their fares on a base rate and distance driven, It’s a bit tough to accurately compare the two fares – while Lyft provides the pricing breakdown for its fares, Uber doesn’t. However, it’s commonly believed, and been tested to show, that Uber comes out up to 25 percent cheaper than Lyft on average. Even though that may come out to be just a few dollars cheaper, if you plan on using the services repeatedly, those dollars could add up.

Chances of Catching a Ride

Imagine this situation: it’s late, and you need a ride home, so you open your ridesharing app and find that there are no cars available in the area. The last thing you want is to be waiting on a ride that isn’t coming. It used to be that Uber had a slight lead on Lyft when it came to car availability, but in all honesty, the two are just about equally popular these days. Both ridesharing services are available throughout New Jersey, and it’s known that many drivers drive for both services, meaning there probably won’t be much variance between the two. You should keep in mind, however, that availability is usually limited in rural areas.

Comparing Experiences

Both apps work in a very similar way: you open up the app, order a car to your location, plug in your destination, and wait for your ride to get there. And while your experience will depend greatly on the person who picks you up, frequent riders say that the Lyft experience tends to be a little more casual while taking an Uber is more appropriate for professional situations. Accordingly, Uber offers an option to be picked up in a sleek, black town car. Both Uber and Lyft allow you to choose to be picked up in an SUV or opt in to a carpool with another rider to cut the price of your ride. While you can tip Lyft drivers through the app, you can only tip Uber drivers with physical money. Further, both apps allow you to schedule rides in advance.

All told, there isn’t much difference between Uber and Lyft. They’re both nearly identical services that simply get you to where you need to go. Still, it wouldn’t hurt to have both apps installed and to give each service a go to see which one comes out in your favor. And if neither tend to work out, you can always catch a cab!

Technology does us a lot of good – it helps us keep in touch with our loved ones, stay informed with the outside world, and educate ourselves on all sorts of topics. Unfortunately, the Internet can be a double-edged sword, because although it can bring us a lot of good, it can also bring down on us a lot of harm. Privacy is becoming more and more of a concern, as hackers (and even the government) come up with new ways to peer into our lives and find our sensitive data. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to keep your identity and information secure, and it doesn’t take a lot of work.

Keep Your Passwords Secret and Safe

You wouldn’t keep your house keys lying around places to be stolen, so why do you do it with your passwords? It’s understandable that with an ever-growing number of online services, it’s difficult to remember so many passwords. Don’t let this be an excuse for using the same password for every account. Your password should be complex (containing numbers, symbols, and upper- and lowercase letters) and different for each account. Can’t keep track of them all? Write them down on a piece of paper you won’t lose, preferably kept in a safe, fireproof space. Or, use a tested and trusted password management program, such as LastPass or KeePass, to make the passwords and remember them for you. Also, if you keep sensitive data on your phone, or you stay logged into banking apps and the like, make sure you keep your phone locked.

Enable Two-Factor Authentication

Just by complicating your passwords, you’re already miles ahead of many careless Internet uses. But, if you really want to kick things up a notch and make sure that no thief can get into your account–even if he knows your password!–enable two-factor authentication for your online accounts. Don’t be worried by the name, as you’ve probably seen it in action before. Two-factor authentication, which is sometimes shortened to 2FA, is a feature in which, upon logging into a service, you’re called or messaged with a second code that you have to input in order to get into your account. This ensures that, even if someone knows your password, they won’t be able to get in unless they also have your phone, which is unlikely. Have a look to see which online services you use allow you to enable 2FA. You’d be surprised how popular of an option this is.

Check Your Social Media Accounts

This should be common sense by now, but many people still live their online social lives in “public.” When you’re posting to online social networks, make sure that your account settings are set so that only your friends (or whomever you want seeing your posts) can see your musings. Even if you don’t see the harm in what you post, we all have regrets about things we said that seemed innocent at the time. So, head on over to your social network settings and set everything to private. Or, better yet, limit all possibly offensive speech to your private, offline life, as even posts set to private can still be copied, pasted, and turned into images. Remember, once something is online, it could be there forever.

Don’t Keep Sensitive Data in the Cloud

Just as you should watch what you say online, you should also keep an eye out for the data you store online, too. Cloud services, like Google Drive and Apple’s iCloud, are convenient in that they let you access your documents wherever you may be, but as we’ve seen the past, these services are prime targets for no-gooders. While there’s little harm in keeping family pictures and half-written novels stored online, you might want to think twice before keeping tax information stored on an online server. Leave those documents for the file cabinet at home.

Online safety, like insurance, is something that you might not think about until something bad happens. Don’t let this be you! It doesn’t take long to protect your online information, and following all the above advice is likely to only take an afternoon’s work. When considering the trade-off you’re making, that’s a short time very well spent.

As a dog owner, you know how important it is that you give Fido his daily walk. But, if you live in a city, it can be difficult to really let him let loose and run wild. Thankfully, dog parks have been becoming increasingly more popular in recent years, and they provide a place for dogs to run off-leash and really let out that pent-up energy. But, despite the freedom that dog parks allow your pup, you’ll need to stick to some rules, both written and unwritten.

Follow the Rules

Just like anywhere else, the rules are there for a reason. Rules allow everything to run smoothly and give everyone a fair experience. Each dog park is going to have the basics that you can expect–you must supervise your pet at all times, you must be of a certain age–but every park is different and is bound to have its own rules you must abide by. Look out for rules posted outside the dog park or, if the park has one, its website.  

Pick Up After Your Dog

Do you really need this one explained? Besides being a common rule at most dog parks, it’s also a common courtesy. How much do you like stepping in your dog’s unmentionables, let alone another dog’s? Even if you see evidence of other, lazier dog owners skirting this rule, it’s best for everyone that you practice the golden rule.

Make Sure Your Dog Is a Good Fit

Like sending your firstborn off to their first day of school, it can be a little unnerving letting your dog run free among other dogs. It’s normal to feel a little overprotective of you dog, but on the other hand, it can be dangerous to overestimate your dog’s ability to fit in with the others. If you have a feeling that your dog may not be able to keep up with the others, it’s probably best to sit out the trip to the dog park. This includes dogs who are still young, too small, or pregnant.

Pay Attention to Your Dog

With other dog owners there, chances are you’ll get caught up trading stories of the time your furry friend did that totally cute thing. Or, you might get caught up in a book or some social media drama you’re reading on your phone. Meanwhile, you don’t realize that the dogs have started fighting. Just like you would a child, you should keep an eye on the proceedings to ensure everyone stays safe. You needn’t keep watch at every moment, but make sure that you’re never too far away and too distracted from the action.

Don’t Let Your Dog Be a Bully

It’s funny how similar dogs can be to children. Just like children, they can get caught up in petty behaviors that ruin the experience for everyone. While it can be good to let your dog work out his social behaviors, you shouldn’t allow him to take advantage of the other dogs at the park. For example, while play-fighting can be healthy for dogs, you should put an end to it if your pet seems to be taking it too far. This also extends to toys – if you notice your dog repeatedly stealing others’ toys, you’ll want to curb this behavior. No one likes a toy hoarder.

The thing about etiquette is that it isn’t a set of hard-and-fast rules; it changes depending on the situation. The best way to find out what is and isn’t accepted at your local dog park is to go there yourself and see how everyone else acts. Chances are, if you just let your dog be happy and energetic while stopping any negative behavior, you’ll have figured most of it out.

The beauty of history is that oftentimes, you can find amazing facts about almost any place on Earth. This applies even to your own hometown! Despite your possible assumptions, Glassboro has a long and rich history – and we’re not talking about who scored the record touchdown a few decades ago. Some of Glassboro’s greatest moments actually played a part in both national and international affairs. Here are some of the more notable events in the community’s long history.

It’s All in the Name

With a name like Glassboro, you just know that the borough has to have some history with glass. And indeed, the Glassboro community, which is just about as old as the United States itself, was first established in 1779 as the “Glass Works in the Woods.” With an abundance of sand in the area and the borough’s closeness to Philadelphia, the glass works was able to thrive, though it passed through many owners’ hands throughout the years.

Of course, southern New Jersey isn’t known for its glass production these days, but its effects are still felt today. For example, the Owens Bottle Company, the last major owner of the glass works, went on to become a multinational company. While the company–known now as Owens-Illinois–is no longer based out of Glassboro, it’s very interesting to see how Glassboro is still, in some way, responsible for boosting the glassmaking industry.

The Spirit of Glassboro

1967 was a troubling year for the United States, as well as for the rest of the world. The U.S. was losing a war in Vietnam while also engaging in an arms race with the Soviet Union.  It was with these two conflicts in mind that that, after some diplomatic cooperation with the Soviets on issues going on in the Middle East, the United States invited the visiting Soviet premier, Alexei Kosygin, to meet with President Lyndon B. Johnson. The government hoped for a thaw in the ongoing Cold War, while the rest of the country hoped for help in exiting Vietnam.

Originally, Kosygin wanted to meet in New York City, while President Johnson wanted to meet in Washington, D.C. In a compromise, they ended up on settling on Glassboro for the meeting, as it’s the midpoint between the two cities. So, for three days in June 1967, the two world leaders met for talks at Hollybrush, which was then the home for the president of Rowan University. While the talks didn’t lead to any major changes in relations between the two countries, the Glassboro Summit Conference was, and still is, noted for the peaceful talks it produced.

A Presidential Speech

Nowadays, it’s common to see the current president in office give speeches to graduating high school students. But, believe it or not, this wasn’t a custom until very recently, and it’s a tradition that President Ronald Reagan kicked off when he visited Glassboro High School in 1986.

In his half-hour-long speech, Reagan spoke on the accomplishments of the United States as well as the progress yet to be made. Interestingly, he made mention of the Glassboro Summit Conference, saying that it was simply “not enough,” and that more work needed to be done to bring peace between the Soviet Union and the United States. Thankfully, the speech is available to watch online.

If you find all this history interesting (as you should!), you can learn more about Glassboro’s local history–from glass to politics–by visiting the South Jersey Museum of American History and the Heritage Glass Museum downtown.  

While Independence Day is one of our favorite and most-celebrated holidays, it can be easy to forget the simple fact that our Fourth of July is an entirely American holiday. Nevertheless, many other countries celebrate their own celebrations of independence, and they’re all worth learning about. Nevertheless, here are some particularly interesting independence days celebrated in other parts of the world.

August 15: India’s Independence Day

While England officially held governance over India for nearly 100 years during the 19th and 20th centuries, its unofficial rule dated many years before that. Thanks in part to the help of Mahatma Gandhi, India finally regained its independence in 1947.

In recognition of this day, the people of India recognize their country’s independence every August 15. To celebrate, Indians spend the day with their families and make sure to fly their country’s colors of saffron, white, and green. Kite flying is also a popular activity to partake in on this day, and it’s not unusual to see the sky blotted with these symbols of freedom. It’s worth noting that of the three national holidays in India, one celebrates Gandhi’s birthday in October.

September 16: Mexico’s Cry of Dolores

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not the day in which Mexico celebrates independence – that day, rather, celebrates the anniversary of a hard-won battle against France at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. On September 16 of each year, Mexico celebrates its independence day, which is called the Grito de Dolores, or the Cry of Dolores. On this day in 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gave a speech that incited a ten-year war against the Spanish-controlled government. Interestingly, for being the most famous speech in Mexican history, it was never recorded.

To celebrate their country’s independence, the president of Mexico rings a bell in the country’s capital and gives a speech inspired by the Cry of Dolores. The rest of the day is celebrated with national anthems, parades, and concerts – similar to our festivities on Independence Day.

December 6: Finland’s Independence Day

Finland’s history is complex – the country served as a battleground for battles between Russia and Sweden, and it was even ruled by both of these countries at one time or another. But, in 1917, after a hundred years under Russian rule, Finland gained its own independence.

Every December 6, the Finnish people commemorate this day, and while it’s a day worth celebrating, the day is observed a little more solemnly than other countries view their independence days. On this day, Finnish people raise their flags and place two candles in their windows at night. Legend has it that this tradition dates back to Russian rule and was a sign of the Finns’ protest against their rulers.

Learning about another nation’s independence teaches you much about its history and culture. While there’s plenty for us to celebrate every 4th of July, we can learn a lot by looking at the similar independence days of the countries we share this world with, whether you choose to partake in the celebrations or not.

So many apps, so little time. If you take a look at your smartphone’s app store, you’ll be inundated with choices. There are dozens of messaging apps, hundreds of games… it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Let’s separate the wheat from the chaff and have a look at some of the likely–and some of the not-so-likely–apps you’ll want to install on your phone.

Evernote

Time to throw away the pen and paper, because once you install Evernote, you’ll never need anything else to take notes. Evernote bills itself as a note-taking app, but it’s much more versatile than that label lets on. Create to-do lists, upload pictures, and jot notes that you can share with others. Best of all, you can store all your notes in the cloud, meaning you can pick them up anywhere, even on your computer. Evernote is free, but for additional features, you must pay a subscription fee.

Snapchat

You’ve probably heard of Snapchat, the picture and video messaging app that deletes your messages after they’ve been read. You might think Snapchat is for youngsters only, and while it’s true that Snapchat’s biggest user base is teenagers, the app is great for all ages. Sending a Snap isn’t all that different from simply texting a photo or video to a friend, but there is something to be said about the immediacy of a self-deleting message. Plus, Snapchat’s fairly new Lens feature overlays funny animations over your selfie, which you can’t help but share with all your friends.

Spotify

What’s life without a music? There are many music streaming apps to choose from, but Spotify is one of the most popular. That’s because it’s one of the oldest music streaming services that’s still running, and for good reason: it has a huge library, a lot of users, and tons of curated playlists. Spotify follows the popular “freemium” payment model, meaning that you can use it for free, but you have to pay to remove ads and get additional features. If Spotify doesn’t do it for you, instead check out Google Play Music or Apple Music, which are pretty similar in function but offer slightly different features and layouts.

Robinhood

If you’ve fancied yourself a stock trader someday but you’ve always been intimidated or not quite sure where to start, Robinhood has your back. The app makes stock tracking and trading super easy and doable in the palm of your hand. You simply sign up, put some money into an account, and choose which companies you want to buy stock in with the push of a button. No stock brokers or financial advisors you have to deal with, just pretty graphs and a nice user interface.

MyFitnessPal

There are many, many fitness apps that will help you get fit and lose weight. However, exercise is only one part of the healthy equation, and of all the apps out there, none really help keep track of your calorie intake quite like MyFitnessPal. Simply enter in the food you’ve eaten for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacktime, and the app will count up all the calories and macronutrients and tell you if you’re over or under your goal for the day, even taking into account the exercise you’ve done. If that’s not good enough, the app also has a barcode scanner, so all you have to do is take a picture of the food you’re eating to log it into your nutrition diary.

These apps will be enough to get you going, but there’s plenty more great stuff out there. The best way to find the truly perfect app for you is through trial-and-error. Just keep an eye on the paid apps – you’d be surprised to see how easy it is to spend on them!