Now that we have covered note-taking, it is a good time to cover managing references! Zotero is a free tool that helps you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. The app can be installed as an extension in your browser, or you can use the standalone version. Zotero is, at the most basic level, […]
Planetarium for Your Computer {Free}
If you are into astronomy and ready to do some stargazing, you’ll want this free planetarium for your desktop computer! Stellarium is an open source application that gives you a 3D representation of what is in the sky in your area for any given time. We were able to install and use it in minutes. […]
8 Homeschool-Handy Open Source Alternatives
When you are on a budget, it is nice to know there are alternatives to some of the more expensive software applications! Many of these alternatives are not only free, but in some cases better than the original. Here are our favorite homeschool-handy open source alternatives: OpenOffice Update: We now recommend LibreOffice. An every-bit-as-good alternative […]
Bible Study Software {Free}
Our family has been using e-Sword Bible study software since 2005. At first I used Pocket e-Sword on my old Dell Axim handheld PDA as a quick and easy way to look up Scriptures that were referenced in books I was reading. It was some time later that our entire family realized the software was […]
Calibre ~ Free eBook App
With the wide collection of eBooks now available, it is nice to have a way to keep them organized. It is also nice to have a way to easily read them if you don’t have an eBook reading device. Calibre, a free eBook app, does both! This free app not only manages your eBooks, it […]
