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What's a fun piece of free software I should learn to use this week? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 months ago* by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I need to quench my thirst for knowledge and learn something new just for the sake of it.

I've already learned:

  • Equations and pivot tables in Excel

  • Vector graphics in Inkscape

  • Music mixing in rekordbox

  • Personal VPN on a raspberry pi 4 with OpenVPN

  • LAMP stack web hosting

  • Streaming & video capture with OBS

  • Manual & automatic backups with FreeFileSync

Things I'm open to:

  • FOSS (even beta) or free-as-in-beer software

  • A high or low learning curve

  • Tools for niche fields that I'd otherwise have no reason to learn

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[–] 51 points 2 months ago (5 children)

I know you said software, but I would like to suggest a musical instrument. They still require learning a new language and typically provide a huge level of self satisfaction. A cheap keyboard or guitar can provide literally thousands of hours of study.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 months ago* (3 children)

    Take up the synth, but using software on a computer instead of a keyboard. Learn how to write MIDI. 😌

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  • [–] 11 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Or get a keyboard (or digital piano), but hook it up to your computer via MIDI and then compose music with it.

    It's a lot nicer using a real keyboard than trying to input notes with a mouse.

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