What LYNX Whiteboard Does
LYNX Whiteboard is a no-cost, interactive canvas built for classrooms and workplaces. It runs across different operating systems and devices, offering a smooth, pen-on-paper feel while supporting touch input. The app is aimed at increasing participation and simplifying lesson or meeting preparation and delivery.
Ways to Collaborate
- QR-code based entry for fast participant joining
- Simultaneous input from several attendees on the same board
- Support for using two displays to expand or extend the workspace
In addition to shared editing, the app includes modes that keep attention focused—such as a spotlight tool—and options to split the screen for parallel activities or side-by-side comparisons.
Handling Hands-on Input
LYNX Whiteboard recognizes natural gestures to make writing and drawing feel intuitive. It distinguishes palm contact from pen or finger marks and can convert handwritten strokes into tidy shapes and text, so notes stay legible and professional-looking.
Media and File Support
- Embed videos and other web content (for example, YouTube) directly into the canvas
- Open and incorporate documents from Word, PDF, and presentation files
- Connect to cloud storage services like Google Drive and OneDrive for easy access to existing resources
This simplifies bringing slides, documents, and online clips into a lesson or meeting without juggling multiple apps.
Tools for Instructors and Presenters
- Built-in AI helpers to generate or refine content on the fly
- A selection of highlighters and annotation pens for emphasis
- Configurable safe-search controls to filter web results during lessons
These features reduce prep time and give presenters quick ways to highlight important points or produce new materials during a session.
Typical Uses and Benefits
LYNX Whiteboard works well for interactive lectures, team workshops, tutoring sessions, and hybrid meetings. Its combination of multi-user editing, media integration, and teacher-focused utilities makes it practical for dynamic, participatory instruction and collaborative problem-solving across a variety of devices.
Technical
- Windows
- Free