Tag: Software
Daily Gleanings (17 July 2019)
David Allen shares how he would design software for GTD if he could. And he invites those who are able and willing to take a crack at it. But even for those of us who don’t fall into this category, the sketches may still provide some helpful workflow models for improving whatever system it is…
How to Accommodate Publication Year Ranges in Zotero
At present, Zotero’s “date” field doesn’t properly handle publications made over a range of years (e.g., 1950–1960).1 Instead of including the full range in the corresponding note or bibliography entry, only the first year of the range would be presented (e.g., 1950). If the Range Has an End There is, however, a workaround that depends…
Getting started with Logos 7
Logos Bible Software has provided a helpful current webinar about how to get started with Logos 7. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7RZa88Dneo]
Trial versions of Biblical Studies software
Software that supports biblical and theological scholarship can be pricey, and shifting from one platform to another or working with multiple ones can be even more so. In that context, “try before you buy” is a helpful principle, and Mark Hoffman has helpfully collected links to trial versions for several of the major options. Subsequent…
STEP Beta
Tyndale House recently announced the beta release of their Scripture Tools for Every Person (STEP) project, headed by David Instone-Brewer. The resource includes a nice selection of original-language texts—apparently including some, like the Samaritan Pentateuch, not yet listed in the documentation. Later this year, the Tyndale House edition of the Greek New Testament should also…
Edit Spreadsheets on Google Drive for Mobile
The Google Drive mobile apps for Android and iOS now allows users to create and view spreadsheets: Previous versions had allowed creating and editing of documents but only viewing of spreadsheets created elsewhere. For more information and links to download the appropriate apps, see here.