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. 2024 Mar 29;17:95. doi: 10.1186/s13104-024-06749-0

Table 2.

Reported usability issues of Vink and changes made

Reported usability issues Type of change Description of changes made

Not enough memory space to download Vink

Slow download process

Instructions Required memory space and download time was clarified in the installation process
Not enough RAM for larger models due to too many programs running in parallel Instructions Included advice to close other programs that are running in parallel on the PC/Laptop
Search for the.exe file in the downloaded folder to open the application Modification of the tool We added an installer to the application
Computer warning about first execution of application Modification of the tool Purchase of a code signing certificate; no more need for a firewall exception
A pop up of Windows system window appears before the interface Instructions Explanation added to instructions
Confusion about accepted audio file formats Instructions The need of an audio file and required formats are described more prominently
Confusion about required text output file and format Modification of the tool Application outputs generated text into the interface
Confusion about differences between language models Instructions Trade-offs between models are explained in more detail
Confusion about choice between CPU and Graphic Card Instructions Benefits of using each option are now explained
Confusion about whether the app works offline Instructions It is highlighted that the app needs an internet connection to load models