Apps & Software

G’mic for GIMP and also for standalone use

G'Mic is a very extensive and also free plug-in which is especially interesting for users of the photo editing program GIMP but that too...

Workshop Programming with Scratch – Introduction

To allow a computer to do something, the device needs a program. But writing such a program or programming is pretty complicated for many....

Workshop designing printing plates with libreppcb: creating your own parts (part 2)

In the previous edition of PC-Active you can read the first part about designing printed circuit plates with libreppcb. In this second part we...

Workshop Microphone with the Raspberry Pi

Nowadays you can use any mobile phone as Voice Recorderbut the quality of this is not always very good. Can we might craft something...

Windows 11 24H2 (2)

In PC-Active 337 we already wrote extensively about the 'new' version of Windows 11, namely Windows 11 24H2. This upgrade can now be installed...

WhatsApp tips

Read our tips on how to save storage space and data in WhatsApp. Edited by Petra Waaijer and Rob Coenraads 1. Save storage space You have smartphones...

Creating a WordPress site with AI workshop

Anyone who thinks that building a website takes a lot of time is wrong. The popular hosting provider STRATO is jumping on the AI...

Workshop Limit energy consumption

In PC-Active you can also read about energy savings when purchasing computers and parts. This article focuses on peripherals and other devices. We look...

Video editing workshop with KdenLive (part 2)

Photo and video editing programs play an extraordinary role in preserving precious memories. PC-Active 337 contained part 1 of the Video Editing workshop with...

Workshop An iconic desktop

Your desktop is the starting place for all your Windows activities, so you prefer to keep it uncluttered, so that you can quickly open...

Share WhatsApp tips with larger letters and live location

WhatsApp offers more options than you think. That is why in this workshop you will find useful tips that will help you use WhatsApp...

25 useful prompts for home use

In the world where technology and artificial intelligence are evolving at a rapid pace, the book '1000 Ideal Prompts for Work, Home and Play'...

Workshop Perfect backup for (holiday) photos

With STRATO HiDrive you can store all your precious memories safely in the cloud! The well-known German provider makes a lot of server space...

Workshop Making music with AI

You can make music with AI in different ways. For example, with Lalals.com you can upload a voice and make it sound as if...

Workshop Computing without physical complaints

Whether you are sitting at your desktop computer or working intensively on your mobile device, if you want to avoid physical complaints, it is...

Workshop Editing videos on your smartphone

CapCut is a handy app that allows you to edit videos and photos on a smartphone, tablet or computer. In addition to standard editing...

Raspberry Pi 5 Workshop: the first tests

In PC-Active 336 we have installed the Raspberry Pi, placed it in a case and made it workable. Now it is time to start...

Workshop The new Outlook

If you're a Windows 11 user, you may have noticed when you opened your Mail or Calendar apps: Microsoft has a replacement called "Outlook...

Workshop Taking photos with your smartphone

Nowadays, almost everyone takes photos with their smartphone every day. For taking and editing better, more beautiful and more fun photos, we have collected...

Workshop Linux Mint Cinnamon and Backup (part 3)

Part 1 and part 2 discussed the standard tools in Linux Mint Cinnamon for data and system backup. About the system backup solution with...

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