Wikini

Wikini is a cool app that brings Wikipedia to life with a fresh, modern design. Even though some people in the academic world aren’t big fans of using Wikipedia in essays, it's hard to argue against its massive library of knowledge. It's like having a treasure trove of information right at your fingertips!

Stylish Interface

When you fire up Wikini, you’re greeted by a sleek home menu that looks a bit like Microsoft's Bing. The background features a lovely, slightly faded picture that changes every day, giving it a nice touch. It’s not just pretty; it's also user-friendly.

Navigating Made Easy

The bottom navigation bar is super handy, giving you quick access to Wikipedia's homepage, a random article link, and even a languages menu. Plus, there’s a sidebar showing articles you’ve read before! In the center is the search bar with voice recognition—how neat is that? You get thumbnails for each result to help you find what you're looking for quickly.

Reading Articles

When you open an article, it feels like browsing in Microsoft Edge. You can save articles to your Favorites for later reading. There's also a gallery viewer option for easier navigation and downloading pictures without hassle. If scrolling isn’t your thing, there’s even a table of contents in the sidebar!

Accessibility Features

If you’re visually impaired or just want larger text, Wikini has got your back! You can have content read aloud or increase the size using your mouse's scroll wheel. It integrates smoothly with Windows' share menu too. Want to save an article for later? Pin it to your Start Menu!

Customization Options

The Settings menu lets you customize your experience further. You can set it to show the last article you viewed when opening the app, view articles without images (to speed things up), and clear your history anytime.

A Perfect Choice for Night Owls

This app follows Microsoft’s Fluent design language and looks great alongside other Windows apps. Plus, if you're reading late at night, there's an awesome dark mode available so your eyes won’t strain.

If you're searching for an elegantly-designed alternative to Wikipedia's old-school layout, Wikini might just be one of the best desktop apps out there for exploring “The Free Encyclopedia.” It's definitely worth checking out!