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From Sudoku to surviving on a desert island, there’s sure to be something to keep you amused after a hard day of studying!įigure 33: One of the many exciting portable learning games – why not give it a try?ĪccessApps also contains a number of interactive games but with an emphasis on learning. KeePass allows you to secure your files and data from intruders by assigning passwords – which could be useful if you lose your USB portable stick!Ĭonverbar will help you convert almost anything that exists – words, weights and measurements, distance, etc.
Operating systems such as Windows 2000, XP or Vista contain a number of utilities for managing security, file management, printers, USBs and other devices.ĪccessApps features a range of utilities to enhance and maximise your portable USB drive:ħ-Zip will compress and archive your files, similar to the popular WinZip program.ĬlamWin is a portable anti-virus program to ensure your portable files are free from viruses. Utilities are programs which perform a very specific task. Utilities Who would benefit? Utilities are the sorts of things that everyone may find useful.
You can also save your final documents in PDF format.įigure 32: Scribus offers a range of flexible features
You can insert digital images, and create your own shapes. To ensure your documents are precise, Scribus features grid lines and rulers.
Scribus offers a range of useful features such as single, double and multiple folds for newsletters and flyers. which look as if they have been professionally produced.įigure 31: With Scribus you can create documents which look professional With Scribus you can create documents, newsletters, flyers, posters etc. To view a tutorial, go to the ‘Help’ menu, then select ‘View Tutorial Project 1’ and follow the instructions.įigure 30: Wink has easy-to-follow tutorialsĭesktop Publishing: Scribus Who would benefit? Scribus can help everyone. One of the advantages of Wink is that it has built-in easy-to-follow tutorials. Wink includes features that allow you to capture screenshots, add buttons, explanations, title boxes and lots more.įigure 29: Wink Portable is screen capturing software
Wink can be used to easily create tutorials on how to use software or applications. Wink is screen capturing software that is often used for tutorial or presentation creation. Presentation Tools Wink Who would benefit? Wink can help everyone. T o find out the basics and get started with Audacity select the Audacity tutorial link Audacity tutorial (or type this URL into your browser if you are using the paper-based version of this guide: ) Audacity is a great tool for saving audio to multiple formats, including MP3 for creating podcasts.įigure 28: Audacity is a flexible open source audio editing programĮdit Ogg Vorbis, MP3, WAV or AIFF sound filesĬhange the speed or pitch of a recording. For example, if you record lectures with a digital recorder you can download the recording into Audacity, then edit the important parts you want to keep. This could be useful to learners who record lectures and need to edit them at a later stage. Besides, it offers a fast production speed.Multimedia Tools Recording Software: Audacity Who would benefit? Audacity can help everyone.Īudacity is open source software for recording and editing sounds. Audio effects include modulation effects, pitch effects, and reverb effects, and more. The software instrument includes Drum Kit Designer, Drum Machine Designer, and more.
It’s a professional recording studio that provides software instruments, audio effects and recording facilities for music synthesis, and support for Apple Loops – royalty-free, professional recorded instrument loops.
Logic Pro X is another wonderful alternative to FL Studio. This FL Studio alternative is suitable for both professional and home users. The main features include non-destructive editing, virtually unlimited track count, lockless real-time audio processing, support for 16/24/32 bit’s audio, and more. It has a simple and intuitive user interface. Traverso DAW, a multitrack audio recording and editing program, is also an FL Studio free alternative. And it comes in three versions: free Pro Tools First, paid Pro Tools, and Pro Tools Ultimate. Pro Tools includes 60 virtual instruments, like drums, bass, guitar, and many audio effects. It’s available to create music with up to 128 audio tracks. This music software is equipped with powerful editing tools, making you manipulate and enhance every aspect of the audio and MIDI tracks. It’s also an excellent alternative to FL Studio.