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Windows
Security Essentials NEW.....This
FREE Microsoft product continuously scans for and removes from the
computer
malicious spyware, malware, viruses, trojan horses and worms as well
as
activating the windows firewall. This product is automatically updated
and performs similar tasks as other top of the line Internet and computer
security programs
such as McAffee and Norton. It does not yet have parental control
features.
One tremendously positive aspect of this system is that it does not slow the
computer's normal operation
appreciably and runs very inconspicuously in the background.
NOTE: Other continuously running anti-virus programs must be fully
uninstalled before installing Windows
Security Essentials. Works only with Authentic and Activated Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista and Windows 7.
MalwareBytes
Anti-Malware
Scans for and removes from the
computer malicious spyware, malware and,
in some cases certain types of viruses,
worms, and trojan horses.
Free usage for scanning and removing only. Monitor functions come with a
purchased product.
Registry
Mechanic
Scans and repairs sections of the
Registry, a vital control area of all computers.
NOTE: The trial time is unlimited and
removes problems found in 6 of 12 sections of the registry.
A registered (purchased) version is required to remove all detected problems.
NOTE: We have no report about usage of the software for anything other than the Registry
cleaning section.
It can be purchased for more functions.
Individual
Software
Self-paced learning courses,
"Professor Teaches", for most of the
popular PC business software
such as Microsoft Office and Works (any Year) including all of the individual programs such as
Word, Excel, Power Point,
Access, Publisher, FrontPage, etc. For purchase only. Adobe
Acrobat Reader
Download and Install in order to read-only and print PDF
files. Freeware. CutePDF
Produce your own PDF files for use between friends,
acquaintances, business contacts and, of course,
GWRRA members. Also a handy way to store documents rather than printing hard
copy. Freeware. Ad-Aware
Anti-Spyware software produced
by Lavasoft that helps prevent identity theft, online fraud and other cyber
crimes.
The free ware version only scans on your command. For real time monitoring you
must purchase. Popup
Stopper
Popup Window Stopper program by
Panicware which prevents extra unwanted advertising and information windows
from showing up on your computer screen while you are browsing the web.
Freeware version does a fairly good job.
NOTE: It will also stop windows that popup during visits to websites that
provide
important information and services by this means such as banking and your
favorite shopping websites.
You may be required to disable Popup Stopper during these sessions.
PrintKey
A small freeware program that gives the
user the capability to take a screen shot (picture) of the computer screen
whenever required or desired and save it to the hard drive in multiple photo
format options i.e. jpg, bmp, gif.
The program, when activated and running, allows the user to access the
"Print Screen" Key on the keyboard.
Any-Video-Converter
Converts most video file formats to other alternative video file
formats for use in displays and presentations.
Especially useful is its ability to convert Real Player files. It does not convert swf files
however.
This converter is freeware with professional versions sold at a price.
M4a
to MP3 Converter
Converts M4a sound files to MP3
sound files for use in GPS and MP3 Players for your ride. Freeware.
Karen's
Directory Printer
Prints the names of the contents (folders and/or files) of a
directory to the printer or to a text file on a storage device
for use in a word processor, spread sheet, data base, etc. Useful when you
need a printed or digital listing of a folder on your
hard drive to send to a friend or family member by snail or email.
Freeware.
VideoLan
(VLC) Open Source Media Player
NEW.....VLC
media player is a highly portable and Free multimedia player supporting most
audio and video formats
(H.264, Ogg, DivX, MKV, TS, MPEG-2, mp3, MPEG-4, aac, ...) from files,
physical media (DVDs, VCD, Audio-CD),
TV capture cards and many network streaming protocols. It
can also convert media files, transcode and act as a
streaming server
over unicast or multicast and IPv4 or IPv6.
It doesn't need any external codec, program or codec pack to work.
NOTE:
As with all such program installations be sure to control what files will
automatically
open and run in the VLC Media Player. You may not want mp3's, for example, to do
this if you already have
a favorite program that works well. Freeware.
DISCLAIMER: GWRRA and Chapter "B" do not endorse
the companies and/or products found on this page.
- They are provided only as a
possible source of computer software/hardware that may make your computer
experience more fruitful
and enjoyable and assist in solving challenges you may experience..
- No guaranties or liability on the part of GWRRA or Chapter
"B" are stated or implied by the use of these products.
- No monetary or commercial gain is received by
GWRRA or Chapter "B" by the listing and/or use of the products.
- Product and/or link usage is strictly the responsibility of the user. The user
must determine for themselves the usefulness
and compatibility of the software/hardware in question. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
- The links are provided by members who have had good results from the
installation and use of the products listed and
who want to share their experience with other GWRRA members.
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