Web Slide Show Software

2008-08-18 11:18:12

( Computers )



Functions of Desktop Slide Show Programs

Slide show software allows you to construct frames and to make the text in the frame as clear and attractive as possible, and you can even add animation or other effects to the frame.

The latest operating systems all have built-in slide show programs to make it convenient for you to use your other files in the same computer as presentation material. You're also able to download other materials from online sources, such as videos and graphics.

Desktop vs. Web Slide Show Software

While desktop slide show programs may be highly efficient, sometimes it can be tough to switch between your desktop to an online window. If you want to include videos and pictures from online sources, you need to download these first to your desktop and save them as files before you can upload them again for your presentation slides. These video and photo files can take up a lot of room in your hard drive as well.

And unless you save the slide show file onto a flash drive, you will need to use your computer whenever you want to present the slide show.

Web slide show software has the definite advantage of mobility. You create and store your presentation materials using a remote website. Thus, you don't need to store the entire slide show file in your hard drive. This is handy if you need to go from place to place to give presentations. As long as the venue where you are giving your presentation has an internet connection, you can easily load up the webpage and access your file.

The biggest advantage of web slide show software programs is the convenience and ease of preparation. Most web slide show programs have built-in links to sites that store video clips, animation, graphics or photography. You don't need to switch from one tab to another while you are creating the slide show, unless this is not the only task you're working on.

Web slide show software may also have functions that are not found in desktop slide show programs, especially if you're using an older operating system.

Limitations of Web Slide Show Software

Just like other software programs, web slide show software can't be all too perfect. Many are freeware programs, so the functions may be more limited than the latest desktop versions. In order to add a special function or feature, you need to purchase a full version.

The other downside is your computer's own capability and speed in accessing sites that have videos and high definition graphics. You might be working under an office network that have firewalls to restrict access to these sites. It is especially frustrating to have to wait for the videos to stream or load completely before you have the chance to view them.


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