By akademiotoelektronik, 01/07/2022

Back to School: the top of the software to succeed in its return 2021

Alexia Operating, Network and Software Coasts 02 September 2021 at 2:489 p.m.

All back to school is accompanied by its share of concerns and apprehension. But no longer think about it!Today Clubic presents a handful of software and web extensions that will be able to help you remain productive and creative throughout the year.

A great success for this year is all you wish!To accompany you, we have prepared a small list of tools for you to maximize your chances from the start of the school year.On the menu: notes and graphic design software, office suites, browser extensions and as a bonus, the best storage spaces for your data.It's your turn !

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The essential note -taking tool

Students and high school students are well informed: taking up notes is an essential process to assimilate the daily courses.To help you there are easy -to -use software that will allow you to take notes and access it via different equipment, whether your computer or mobile phone.Clubic you set Joplin and OneNote.

Joplin, the new new open source

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An excellent open source note tool, Joplin provides you with maximum security for your data

An excellent open source note tool, Joplin provides you with maximum security for your data

Joplin is free, open source and multiplatform notes software.Compared to the giant that is Evernote, which Joplin is inspired strongly, we appreciate its simplicity of use and the absence of a paying subscription.Besides, if you already use Evernote and want to go to free software, know that Joplin can import all your already existing notes.

Joplin is not so different from his competitors with regard to his grip.The tool allows you to create notebooks in which you can incorporate your notes or tasks.In addition to this it is possible to tag notes to more easily find all those dealing with a particular subject for example.

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Joplin exists on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android and iOS and will allow you to synchronize your notes on all your devices and in your favorite cloud: you will have the choice between the storage space provided by Joplin or elsewhere if you haveA Dropbox, NextCloud or OneDrive account.The software also exists in the form of an extension for Chrome and Firefox and allows you to save in one click the web pages that interest you.

Joplin's big positive point is data security.In addition to saving the notes in an open format, a format that you can reuse with any software, the tool figures the end -to -end data ensuring maximum security.It is also possible to customize the software to your taste and implement plugins of all kinds, such as being able to resolve mathematical calculations, incorporate statistics or quotes.

Joplin is software that does the job for a note taking tool, almost as complete as competitors offering paid subscriptions.We will still regret its somewhat outdated interface and its incomplete French translation but for students at low budget it is a must-have this year!

Microsoft signed software: OneNote

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OneNote is one of Microsoft's best free tools to date, a complete and very intuitive note taking tool

OneNote is one of Microsoft's best free tools to date, a complete and very intuitive note taking tool

Who does not know the essential that is Microsoft?With a solution for all your needs, of course that the Redmond firm has a note taking tool, and it is OneNote!

Present for years on the market, OneNote stands out in particular thanks to its perfect integration into the office automation of Microsoft: by having an Office 365 subscription or an Office 2019 license you will have the possibility of incorporating your outlook orYour Word and Excel documents to your OneNote space!But rest assured, if you do not have the Office suite, there is a free OneNote application.

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OneNote is a very complete tool and will allow you to take your notes from any web browser via its online version, from Windows or Mac for the computer version or via Android, iOS or Windows Phone for smartphones.In addition to this there is a web extension to allow you to capture all or part of a page in your space.The plugin is available under Chrome, Firefox and Edge.

Your OneNote space will be made up of a note block, themselves divided into sections then from these you can create your pages.This tree structure greatly facilitates the organization of your notes, a search tool is also available if you are looking for precise keywords.Know that it is also possible to use handwriting on your notes via your smartphone or tablet.

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Obviously, the paid publishing offers more features compared to the free version.However, there are only two major changes: the possibility of sharing your grades with friends or colleagues as well as advanced modifications.

If you use OneNote without needing to share your grades, we advise you to stay on the free version which is very effective in itself, intuitive and easy to use.OneNote is a reference in the world of online notes, the only drawback remains the confidentiality of data which is less advanced than in competition.

The world of office consequences

Impossible to miss out on today, office consequences are now part of our lives.Computer or mobile version, we present Libreoffice and WPS Office, simple and free solutions.

LibreOffice, the free alternative to Microsoft Office

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LibreOffice is the benchmark in free office sequel with performance almost similar to Microsoft Office

LibreOffice is the benchmark in free office sequel with performance almost similar to Microsoft Office

LibreOffice is a must of the genre.Present on the front of the stage since 2011, this is today the main alternative to Microsoft Office available on Windows, MacOS and Linux.Free and free, this software offers the services of a conventional office suite and is regularly updated to best meet user needs.

What is LibreOffice composed?

The most used tools are Writer, Calc and Impress, the Word, Excel and PowerPoint equivalents on Microsoft.Draw, Base and Math are more specific services suitable for users who are well mastering the subject.

The official LibreOffice website offers a bookstore filled with extensions to complete the software.Thanks to these plugins you can, for example, add a calendar to the spreadsheet, use color codes in your texts or incorporate a translation tool!There are not many documents included in the software.This is why this bookstore offers you a wide choice ranging from CVs and motivation letters to models for your theses or dissertations.

Good to know: in addition to being able to take out your documents in PDF, LibreOffice offers compatibility to a handful of formats including DOCX, XLSX and PPTX, Microsoft Office file formats.No reason for you not to get started!

LibreOffice is a safe bet for any student looking for an office suite at a lower cost, effective and easy to use.The only negative point today is its somewhat old -fashioned interface that has trouble renewing itself.But once used to you will even think about it.

WPS Office for mobile use

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Impossible to find better: WPS Office is the office continuation to obtain on smartphone.As complete as a computer version, the application will meet all your needs and more

Impossible to find better: WPS Office is the office continuation to obtain on smartphone.As complete as a computer version, the application will meet all your needs and more

Our mobile phones are real miniature computers today, we can do almost everything we do on a PC.Have you just downloaded a file via your mailbox but can't open it?Do you need to make a last minute change on your duty to return?WPS Office is the solution for you.

Available on Android, iOS but also in computer version on Windows, MacOS and Linux, WPS Office is a complete tool allowing you to read PDF files and edit all types of documents, including the Microsoft Docx, XLSX and PPTX proprietary formats as well asThe Google Docs.Its strength lies in its use on smartphone: today it remains one of the market leaders, in particular thanks to the multiple functions it offers in a single application.

In addition to the basic Writer, Presentation and Spreadsheets, the equivalent to Word, PowerPoint and Excel equivalents, the software offers other services such as the translation of documents, a text scanner or a integrated note taking tool.

WPS Office knows how to interfere with different online storage spaces.You will be able to synchronize your OneDrive, Dropbox or Evernote accounts in order to recover your documents directly.You can also choose to create a WPS account and benefit from a 1 GB space in their cloud.

With a whole bunch of documents of documents available, all you have to do is embark on the creation of a slideshow for example, store it on your online space then finish it on your computer when you get home!

The only disadvantages of WPS Office remain the French translation which is not 100% complete and the small windows that appears from time to time to ask you to register or move to the Premium version.In reality nothing that is insurmountable if you are used to free mobile applications.This software is today the reference in office in office on smartphone: easy to use and very intuitive, the tool will allow you to create and edit your documents as simply as on your computer.

The essential online storage space

Have all your documents and photos at all times?This is obviously possible with an online storage space!While a few years ago we had to walk around with a USB key or a hard drive, today nothing could be simpler: our data is in the clouds.Clubic presents Pcloud and Google Drive, two data storage services.

Pcloud, a complete solution

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Small new on the front of the stage, Pcloud begins to win among the largest in particular thanks to its performance in terms of security

Small new on the front of the stage, Pcloud begins to win among the largest in particular thanks to its performance in terms of security

PCLOUD is a data storage service and backup in the cloud.Arrived in 2013 on the market, it has nothing to envy the largest like Google or Microsoft and stands out mainly thanks to the security implemented and advanced encryption of stored data.

Concretely, by creating your account on PCloud you will have the right to 2 GB of storage in free version.But that's not all !Thanks to a few more steps, such as checking your email address, downloading the application to your computer or smartphone, you will unlock additional storage up to 10 GB. You can also win 1 GB more by inviting your friends to use theservice.

Like any storage service today, you can synchronize your files everywhere, whether on Windows, MacOS or Linux for the computer and Android, iOS or Windows Phone version for smartphones.Pcloud also exists in the form of browser extensions and can be grafted on Chrome, Firefox or Opera.You will be able to share files if you do group work for example, as well as save your computer data in your online space.

But why use PCloud today?Unlike its competitors, the online service stands out thanks to its unlimited upload speeds, even for free subscriptions.We also note webdav access.In addition, there is no restriction on the size of your files to be stored, provided you do not exceed 10 GB of course.

If you want to have a larger storage space it is possible to subscribe to an annual or life package.The life subscription is not proposed by competitors and remains attractive enough if you store a lot of data.

In short, Pcloud is the online storage solution that we recommend for this new year.10 GB available for free, no limit in terms of speed and volume by file, a secure space and encrypted data, everything is done to please us!And if you want to go to PCloud but you are already a client of a competitor, you will have the possibility of connecting your Dropbox, Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive accounts to simplify the transition from one to the other.

The giant Google Drive

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It is the most popular storage solution: Google Drive is a complete service, well integrated with the other tools in the giant range.We still regret a lack of work in terms of security and confidentiality

It is the most popular storage solution: Google Drive is a complete service, well integrated with the other tools in the giant range.We still regret a lack of work in terms of security and confidentiality

In the world of online storage, there is necessarily the giant Google with its range of services.Besides, you may already use this tool which is automatically present on most smartphones today.The advantage of using Google Drive is the compatibility of each of the services: with drive you can for example synchronize your Gmail attachments or your photos present in the Google Photos space.

It is not without reason that Google Drive is the most popular online storage service in the world: with 15 GB of storage for free accounts, this is one of the best offers on the market.With Drive you will be able to store your documents and photos but also share them with other users.The big plus of this solution is its perfect integration with Google's office automation suite, called Workspace (formerly G Suite), including among other Docs, Sheets or Slides.Recall that a document shared on the drive can then be modified by several people simultaneously, a huge advantage for group projects.

Drive is available under Android, iOS, Chromebook, Windows and MacOS.The customer to download allows you to directly synchronize the local files of your choice in the cloud thanks to download and upload speeds completely correct.

Google offers you several packages if you want to increase the storage space on your account.These are monthly subscriptions that you can pay for the year to save a few euros.Note that offers are unattractive compared to competition.

In summary Google Drive is already a much appreciated solution today, in particular thanks to its excellent integration with Google tools and its presence on different platforms.However, the Drive paid offers are still unattractive in terms of pure storage.Security is not optimal, for example impossible to define a password on a shared file, and confidentiality remains problematic for the giant that is Google.

Graphic design tools

Draw, create, design ... This section will interest in particular the most creative of you.As for graphic design, we offer two software: Affinity Designer and Vectr.

Affinity Designer, complete but paying

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Affinity Designer is complete, intuitive and easy -to -use paid software that will delight artists

Affinity Designer is complete, intuitive and easy -to -use paid software that will delight artists

Affinity Designer is a graphic design application.Used by illustrators, web designers or game developers, the software allows you to create logos, icons, models or even artistic concepts as needed.Affinity Designer can open PDF, Photoshop or Illustrator files and a versions history is available to return to a previous design.

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Available on macOS and iPad at the base, Affinity Designer appeared on Windows in 2016. A variety of tools, filters and effects are available and everything is thought of so that you can carry out your project as serenely as possible, in particular thanks to an interfaceVery refined and easy to use.Be careful however if you want to use this software on Windows, it is recommended to have 4 GB of RAM at least as well as a dedicated graphics card.

Positive point for software: many video tutorials are available on the official Affinity Designer website.Whether for the office or tablet version, you will find tutorials in French or English to learn to master the tool from A to Z.

Affinity Designer is paid software, you will need to have a single license (and not a subscription) at € 54.99 on MacOS and Windows or € 21.99 on iPad.A 10 -day free evaluation version is available if you want to test the software before buying it.

Affinity Designer is a very complete graphics tool.Despite its price, it may be interesting for some to invest in the license in order to benefit from software that meets their needs.

The free alternative: VECTR online

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Nothing could be easier to use VECTR online!Real -time sharing and publishing features are a real added value to this tool

Nothing could be easier to use VECTR online!Real -time sharing and publishing features are a real added value to this tool

If you are beginners in the field of drawing and vectorization, then we advise you to get started with VECTR software.Free and available in its software or online version, this tool will allow you to create logos, models, brochures or many other things as needed.

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The advantage of VECTR, other than the fact that it is free, is the possibility of sharing your document with your friends by simply copying the URL and editing it in real time in front of them.Collaboration on the same design is thus greatly optimized, especially if you work remotely.

VECTR Online works on most Internet browsers and the software version is available on Windows, Chromebook and Linux.If you create an account you will find your work on both environments thanks to real -time synchronization.

Like Affinity Designer, the VECTR website has a space dedicated to handling the software.We will learn to navigate the toolbar, locate the different parts of the dashboard or use filters and shadows.In addition to that, the site will offer you tutorials to guide you in creating your projects, whether it is a logo, an album cover or the background image of a pageYoutube.

VECTR is an excellent graphic design tool.In addition to being free, we like the very simple to use sharing function and the ergonomics of software easy to handle.VECTR will be there to accompany you in your creations throughout the year!

Very practical web extensions

Our last part concerns browser extensions.Their advantages?The simplicity of implementation!Indeed, no need to install anything on your computer, these include themselves directly in Chrome, Firefox or Safari depending on what you use.We have chosen to present Wolframalpha and Langagetoool, two very practical extensions for your documentary research and for spelling correction.

Wolframalpha: The search engine that has everything!

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Wolframalpha is a powerful search engine that will help in documentary research and the resolution of mathematical formulas.Very simple to install and use, it's a must-have for students!

Wolframalpha is a powerful search engine that will help in documentary research and the resolution of mathematical formulas.Very simple to install and use, it's a must-have for students!

Wolframalpha is a search engine that directly answers the questions you ask.An essential therefore if you question a difficult mathematical formula or the biography of a famous author.Instead of bringing you to different web pages that can meet your need as Google does, Wolframalpha will question a database and instantly give you the information you are looking for.

With more than 10 billion information available, the tool is perfectly capable of covering all possible areas but you will still have to make a concession: speak English.For the moment the search engine only covers the language of Shakespeare and the Japanese but do not lose the hope of seeing the French version appear one day.

Wolframalpha is an online tool that is available in the form of an extension in Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge but also on Android and iOS.The add-on is a real plus and allows you to quickly access the search engine thanks to the shortcut button on your browser but also to right click on any sentence or mathematical formula that you meet on the internet to question the tool directly.

"Où est né Stephen Hawking ?"Résolution d'une addition mathématique

Wolframalpha also exists in Pro and Pro Premium version and will allow you to analyze images, download the results of your requests, access a step-by-way guide for problem solving or even an advanced calculator.For students the pro version is available for € 7.50 per month or € 5 if you are committed to one year against € 13 or € 8.50 for the Pro Premium version.

Wolframalpha remains a great way to search for information thanks to its more than complete database.The installation and use of the extension are very simple and even if the use of English is necessary, it is a must for the start of the school year!

The Langagetoool spelling corrector

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In addition to knowing how to correct several types of fault, Languagetoool is easy and quick to handle.The tool still remains perfectible in particular in terms of orthographic correction

In addition to knowing how to correct several types of fault, Languagetoool is easy and quick to handle.The tool still remains perfectible in particular in terms of orthographic correction

Languagetool is a very complete spelling, grammar and conjugation corrector.It can be integrated into your Internet browsers on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari and Opera or directly on your OpenOffice and LibreOffice word processing software.Very simple to install, the extension sets out directly at the start of the browser and corrects your faults of agreement, repetition or syntax.

Everywhere you write Langagetoool will follow.Whether you are writing a French duty or a tweet, the extension will correct your faults in real time by emphasizing them of a particular color: red for typing faults, orange for conjugation faults andBlue for style mistakes.Know that it is possible to change the corrected language fairly quickly when you are writing: the tool allows you to go to English, Spanish, German ...

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Languagetoool is available in Premium version to just under 5 € per month for an annual subscription.With this version you will have the right to an improved verification of grammar and punctuation, the management of a larger number of characters per input (100,000 against 10,000 for the free version) but above all a module ofIntegration to Google Docs and Microsoft Word, which can be practical if you use one of the two.

In short Langagetoool is a nice little tool to correct your faults on the net but do not expect miracles: the extension is still perfectible because like many correctors all the faults are not detected.We still appreciate that it is an open source tool and that its very effective interface makes it possible to configure options quickly.