For this week the lists are giving us reasons to believe which apps are worth the money and time. Along with whether or not a few easy tutorials could be for the beginner in you. Between the mobile photographers and Mac users, you may want to take a look at these.
Essential Apps for Decking Out Your Mac
http://9to5mac.com/2013/12/25/mac-holiday-2013/
This one is strictly for Mac owners. It's hard to tell which programs you should be using comparable to what is available out there. This list doesn't only cover editing software but also a journaling, podcasts and Fantastical that allows you to schedule dates into your calendar.
4 Apps for Mobile Photographers
http://reframe.gizmodo.com/4-essential-apps-for-mobile-photo-editing-1488530833/@barrett#apps
Now to the mobile photography apps. Or at least four that have outshown throughout the year. This article goes through the process of what it means to use each app, how they enhance your images. And nonetheless you may want to try out all of them.
40+ Basic Adobe Photoshop, Easy Tutorials for Beginners
http://stylegerms.com/basic-adobe-photoshop-easy-tutorials-for-beginners/
The bundle of Adobe Photoshop Tutorials is nothing new. But these are unlike the rest, you don't have a theme. This page covers a range of object selection to creating your own SuperBad poster look alike image.
Apps will always be on the forefront of any new year. But don't rule out the inductory tutorials that could teach you a few tricks that you haven't had time to conquer. Come back next week for more updates and by that time it'll be the new year!