Read&Write is a discreet, customizable toolbar that integrates reading, writing, studying, and research support tools with common applications. The software supports individuals of all ages and abilities with reading and writing, learning disabilities, or learning English.
HandBrake is a tool for converting video from nearly any format to a selection of modern, widely supported codecs. It is free and open source and available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Handbrake offers a variety of device presets to convert media to suit your device needs. For instance, if you had a very large video file you wanted to scale down for viewing on a phone without taking up too much space, you could use an easy filter to convert the media for that specific situation. Handbrake can also convert DVDs to video files, encode chapter markers, subtitles, and menus.
Parallels is a virtualization utility that allows you to run a Windows operating system environment within the MacOS. The platform shares your computer’s hardware resources with the guest operating system according to customizable specifications. Users can dedicate a set amount of memory, number of processors, and other computer resources to the virtual instance according the resources needed for the intended software. Parallels also streamlines the interface between the two for an integrated experience. It allows the user to use a Windows application without necessarily having to see the windows desktop and start menu.
Parallels is a competitor to VMWare Fusion. View the Parallels website for more information.