Category Archives: Applications
Libre Office- How to Save with a Different File Format
The student laptops have Libre Office and when saving work using Libre Office the default file extension is (.odt). If a teacher is requesting a specific file extension format for an assignment to be uploaded or sent to them such … Continue reading
Install Java
Here’s how to install Java. Java is used for applets such as Blackboard. Install Java only if you are directed to do so.
MuseScore: Getting Started!
Originally written by Courtney Huyser. Rewritten by Abbi McHenry… MuseScore is a program that comes pre-installed on your laptop that allows you to compose your own songs. MuseScore imitates more professional programs like Finale and the DJDJ Mixing App, but unlike these … Continue reading
Simple Programs for Editing Photos
Photo editing can be fun and it’s also easy to do when you have the right tools! Programs that can be used for editing photos are web based and some can be installed locally to your laptop. Making use of browser … Continue reading
GIMP: What’s in your Toolbox?
GIMP (Gnu Image Manipulation Program) is an open-source image editing program that imitated the basic functions of professional programs like Adobe Photoshop. In this lesson, you will learn about all of the tools offered on your default toolbar. This includes crop, … Continue reading
Krita and GIMP… What’s the Difference?
Many people have heard of the image editing program GIMP (Gnu/Graphic Image Manipulation Program). GIMP is known for it’s basic image manipulation abilities, and is almost equally famous for being open source and free software! But there is another similar program … Continue reading
Creating a Time-Lapse with Open Source Software
To make a time-lapse video in Ubuntu, we needed to gather many photos to compile into one video. To achieve this, I had to use the program avconv which runs from the terminal. The program is an audio and video converter … Continue reading
Connect Multiple Wireless Devices to One USB Receiver using Solaar
If you have a wireless mouse and a wireless keyboard, but they’re connected to different wireless receivers, then you have to use two USB ports in order to use both. Logitech’s pairing software can be used to reassign devices to … Continue reading
Manage Multiple Google Accounts in your Chrome Browser
I have noticed that some students are having trouble using their Penn Manor student Google account and their personal Google account together. There is a way to use your Google accounts with Chrome and at the same time maintain your … Continue reading
How to install Steam properly on Ubuntu
As a result of improperly installing Steam through the internet or the Software Center, some updates on the provided school laptops are being affected. The guide that follows has been made to insure that future updates will not be disrupted … Continue reading