Games
Adventure
A classic interactive adventure game run entirely through the command line.
Numpty Physics
Think of it as learning physics with crayons but with the ability to create and edit your own levels.
OpenTTD
An open source simulation game inspired by Transport Tycoon Deluxe.
Tux Paint
Paint your own masterpiece!
Tux Typing
Learn touch typing in a variety of games and challenges.
Media
ePDFView
Open and read PDF documents with this lightweight viewer.
Painter
A simple paint program.
Projects
Part of the suite of apps included alongside Kano World and Kano Code.
Secrets
A comprehensive list of videos where you can find out more about the nuts and bolts of your Kano Kit.
YouTube
An easy-to-use web app to take you directly to YouTube.
Code
Codecademy
Access a wide range of courses that will help you learn everything from HTML/CSS to Javascript to Python.
Geany
Geany is a fantastic, light, text editor which includes features of an Integrated Development Environment. Perfect to use when taking courses through Codecademy!
Hack Minecraft
A specially tweaked version of Minecraft, unique to Kano.
How Touch Works
Discover just how a touch screen works (for users of the Kano Computer Kit Touch).
Kano Code
Part of the suite of online apps where you can write code and share your creations.
Kano Profile
Define who you are and decide on what you want your avatar to look like.
Kano World
Kano's online community where you can share your creations.
Make Art
Part of the suite of online apps where you can write code an share your creations.
Make Light
Control your included Light Ring (for users of the Computer Kit 2017).
Make Pong
Play and code the classic game of Pong.
Make Snake
Play and code the classic game of Snake.
Motion Sensor Kit
Control and code your Motion Sensor Kit (Motion Sensor Kit purchased separately).
Pixel Kit
Control and code your Pixel Kit (Pixel Kit purchased separately).
Scratch
Learn to code within the classic MIT environment. Learn more information about Scratch on the Scratch website.
Sonic Pi
Learn how to code your own music.
Terminal
The most powerful tool for any Linux system. The terminal emulator gives you direct access to the entire system.
Terminal Quest
Classic adventure to be had through the command line.
Tools
Calculator
Imported from the Gnome desktop, Galculator is a fully functioning calculator with a scientific mode.
Files
A lightweight, easy to navigate file manager.
Gmail
A lightweight web app for accessing Google's Gmail.
Google Drive
A lightweight web app for accessing Google Drive.
Google Maps
A lightweight web app for accessing Google Maps.
Internet
Chromium, the open-source version of the Google Chrome internet browser.
Leafpad
A lightweight text editor.
LibreOffice
A full office suite including Word Processor, Spreadsheet, and Slide Show apps.
Midori
A lightweight browser alternative.
Settings
Access and change the settings of your Computer Kit.
Song Maker
A web app made by the Google Chrome Music Lab.
VNC
Access and control one computer through another.
Wikipedia
Access Wikipedia through this easy-to-use web app.