Applications

Below is a list of applications for download. These programs are avaliable to all people and most are free of charge.

Spyware

Spyware is a destructive program that covertly accesses information on your computer (e.g. addresses, credit card details and other important information) via your internet connection without the users permission. Here is a list of programs that have been created to remove the millicious programs.

Spybot - Search & Destroy
Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta) - This program is a beta, meaning it is not complete but avaliable for use.

Anti-Virus Software

A virus is a program or a piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and is designed to damage your computer or the information stored on it. The program listed below is a free piece of software that has been designed to remove and protect your computer against these programs.

Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus

Open Office

Open Office is a free package that allows users to do general office tasks on a computer, e.g. word processing, accounts, web page development. It is now in Version 2.0 which is said to be almost as good as Microsoft Office and being free is considerably better value for money!

Open Office Homepage

Mozilla

Mozillla previously known as Netscape is a company that produces different software for internet use. There are two main programs: Mozilla Firefox and Mozilla Thunderbird. Firefox is a internet browsing program and Thunderbird is a email client. Both of the pieces of software are free of charge and are avaliable to everyone with an internet connection.

Mozilla Homepage
Firefox
Thunderbird

Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader is a free piece of software that allows you to view PDF files. Adobe Acrobat is a advanced version of this software that allows you to create and edit PDF files and is also avaliable via their website but this software does cost money.

Adobe Homepage
Adobe Reader
Adobe Reader Support
Adobe Products

Google Toolbar

The Google toolbar is a add-on for internet browsing software, it provides an interface with a range of tools such as a pop-up blocker, search field and many useful tools.

Google Toolbar

Email Account

Email is a communication device that allows computer users to send text and image based documents over a internet connection at high speed. The link below is a service that allows you to send and receive emails free of charge.

G-Mail
Hotmail

Winzip

A common computing problem is that files are to large. WinZip allows the user to compress files so they can be moved and distributed quicker. This software is avaliable to order and free evaluation versions can be downloaded.

Winzip Homepage
Support

Web-O-Pedia

This website is an encyclopedia of computer terms. It contains a vast database of information about all different areas of computing.

Web-O-Pedia Homepage