Education & Reference (1059 programs)

WordWeb
3.9
Free
Free English thesaurus and dictionary
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Quick access via hotkeys and system tray. All the English locales. Works with rich online dictionary. Show pronunciation, usage and vulgar words.
CONS: Not tied to a World-acclaimed dictionary.
Sheets
4.3
Trial version
Do you spend too much time preparing lessons?
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
OrCAD PSpice Designer
2.9
Trial version
Professional and Advanced Circuit Simulator for Personal Computers
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: A cost-effective means to test virtual circuit performance. Flexible and customisable software that can tackle numerous unique tasks.
CONS: The free version is not as comprehensive as the paid plan. This system is intended to be used by those with a good deal of experience.
eXe
2
Free
Free XHTML editor for online learning
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Publish web content for online classes. Create several kinds of tests and exercises. Include visuals and computations in texts.
CONS: Best suited for intermediate XHTML editors.
Audible
1
Free
Listen to audiobook on your desktop
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Seamless navigation. Free book titles available in website. Access to more than hundred thousand of book titles. Read your favorite book by listening.
CONS: Most book titles require payment.
French-English Collins Dictionary
4
Trial version
Free to try translation tool
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Translates both ways. Word meanings provided. The app uses a widely respected dictionary. Automatic language recognition.
CONS: Only English and French supported. Not all words offer audio examples. Requires over 125 MB of space. Free for a limited period only.
iSpeak learn English
2.7
Free
A free program for windows
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Convert PDF to EPUB
3.2
Free
Free PDF to EPUB Converter, Convert PDF to EPUB, Convert Adobe PDF files to EPUB files.
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Codecademy
4.2
Free
Interactive platform to learn code
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Dozens of languages and frameworks to learn. Tons of helpful coding lessons. Study codes along with your team. Gives weekly team progress report.
CONS: The free version only offers basic courses. Creation of an account is required to access program.
School Management Software
3.6
Trial version
Software to manage the in-house operations of a school
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: A highly efficient and versatile software package. The user has the ability to choose from dozens of different tasks.
CONS: A ten-day free trial period is offered. Smaller institutions may find some of the tools unnecessary or otherwise redundant.
TuneIn Radio
3.5
Free
Streaming music, news, podcasts and more
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Tons of radio stations. Local broadcasts from major cities. Well organized interface. Intelligent search. Podcast support.
CONS: Radio station icons are hard to read. No skipping. No recording features.
3D Driving-School
3.4
Trial version
Learn to Drive with 3D Driving-School
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Good training ressource.
CONS: Looks a bit outdated.
VitalSource Bookshelf
3.8
Free
A free app for Windows, by VitalSource Technologies Inc.
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Starrea ePub Reader
4
Paid
Starrea ePub Reader Overview
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Guitar Pro
3.4
Trial version
All the tools you need to learn the guitar and compose music
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: A complete package with variety and depth. Supports a wide range of languages. MIDI input for composing your own music.
CONS: Very busy interface with many buttons not needed by beginners. Insistent nag screen in demo.
Adobe EPUB DRM Removal
3.1
Free
Adobe EPUB DRM Removal, Remove DRM from Adobe EPUB books, Remove drm from Adobe PDF books
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Bookviser Reader Premium
2.1
Paid
You can read your books in any format!
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
Mercury Reader
5
Free
Special Tool for Readers
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: No more annoying ads. Fully customisable.
CONS: Only works with Google Chrome. Requests private user information.
Hemingway Editor
4
Paid
Improve your writing with this editor
License
Paid Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Easy to use. Errors are color-coded. Provides suggestions to improve writing. Readability scores for your writing.
CONS: Do no cater for all types of writers. Strictly against the use of adverbs. Lacks grammar and spelling checking tools. Can make your writing mechanical and boring.
Library Genesis
5
Free
Free and unlimited to access to books!
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
windows
PROS: Aggregates links to your reading material. Well-organized and substantial filters. Managed by real librarians and users.
CONS: Librarians and users are volunteers. Lacks reliable security features.