Software Tag: Typography
Called Programs, Apps or Games; Software is an essential part of every smart device. Without it, computers, tablets, smartphones, etc. would be inert objects. Therefore, a good place to start when shopping for the right gadget for you is with the programs you will be using the most.
below, you will find systems recommendation for popular software, and if your needs span beyond a single program, feel free to add them to your watchlist to easily track how well it will run on devices listed on this site.
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Adobe InDesign CC 2019 Audio & Visual medias,
Adobe's professional page layout program integrates with the rest of the Creative suite, making it a popular choice when it comes to putting books, flyers and other promotional documents together.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $490-$1100 for a new computer geared to run Adobe InDesign CC 2019.
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Adobe Premiere Pro CC Video Editing,
Adobe's video editing software.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $590-$2000 for a new computer geared to run Adobe Premiere Pro CC.
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Affinity Designer Drawing and Illustrations,
A vector editor available without a subscription, it lets you tackle a variety of visual projects like illustrations, logos, page layout and GUI design.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $490-$500 for a new computer geared to run Affinity Designer.
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Affinity Publisher Audio & Visual medias,
This desktop publishing program by Serif aims to be a pro alternative to Adobe InDesign without the creative cloud subscription.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $490-$730 for a new computer geared to run Affinity Publisher.
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Aptana Studio Texts & Numbers,
A Programming tool specialized in web development with built-in support for HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, Ruby and more.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $490-$500 for a new computer geared to run Aptana Studio.
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ArtRage 6 Drawing and Illustrations,
Great natural media drawing program.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $190-$830 for a new computer geared to run ArtRage 6.
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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021 Audio & Visual medias,
A creative suite capable of handling all aspects of 2D graphics, from illustrations, photos and page layout. It's even available for perpetual purchase or as a subscription if you prefer.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $490-$1100 for a new computer geared to run CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2021.
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FireAlpaca Drawing and Illustrations,
FireAlpaca comes in two editions, free with ads or you can pay to get rid of the ads (making the program a bit more efficient while still supporting the developer). It's a worthwhile alternative to fully-priced drawing programs which includes a mode for traditional animation.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $490-$750 for a new computer geared to run FireAlpaca.
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LibreOffice Texts & Numbers,
The free, open-source, productivity suite.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $190-$500 for a new computer geared to run LibreOffice.
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Microsoft Publisher 2019 Audio & Visual medias,
Microsoft's entry-level page layout program.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $490-$500 for a new computer geared to run Microsoft Publisher 2019.
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Microsoft Word 2019 Texts & Numbers,
The professional standard for word processing.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $210-$500 for a new computer geared to run Microsoft Word 2019.
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openCanvas 7 Drawing and Illustrations,
A long-standing digital painting software.
Based on official recommended specs, expect to spend $490-$750 for a new computer geared to run openCanvas 7.
