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Microsoft
Security Essentials
This
FREEWARE 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. Seagate
Disk Wizard
This
FREE download from the Seagate Hard Drive company can provide unique Disk
Utilities such as formatting,
data back up and, most importantly, Disk/Partition Imaging...the ability to copy
an entire disk or partition for future
rewriting of a disk or partition that has been corrupted or infected.
NOTE: The program will operate on
any brand hard drive as long as a
Seagate or Maxtor drive is either installed or connected (USB, Fire wire, etc)
to the computer.
It does its magic
within the windows operating system environment. A PDF user guide is provided for download
on the same webpage. Freeware. Tyre
Route Planning for Tom Tom and Garmin GPS
Free
Trip and Route Planning PC Software that uses Google maps as its basis.
It will connect via your PC USB ports with Tom Tom and some Garmin
GPS units
It provides an easy method for transferring waypoints, POIs and route
files. Freeware.
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.
Freeware usage for scanning and removing only. Monitor functions come with a
purchased product.
NEW...
CCleaner
Scans and repairs sections of the
Registry, a vital control area of all computers.
The CNET Webpage where it can be downloaded has a good description of the
program.
NOTE: We have no report about usage of the software for anything other than the Registry
cleaning section. Freeware.
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 Freeware 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.
WINAMP
Win Amp
media player for the PC is a highly portable and Free multimedia software player supporting most
audio and
video formats. It works extremely well with MP3 sound files allowing the user to
easily update the ID and Artwork
information used by portable Mp3 and Video players such as Ipod, Zune,
Fuze, etc.
NOTE:
As with all such program installations be sure to control what files will
automatically
open and run in the Win Amp Media Player. You may not want mp3's, for example, to do
this if you already have
a favorite program that works well. Freeware. Kindle
For Just About Everything
Kindle, the famous eBook reader from
Amazon, can
now be downloaded in software form to almost any electronic
computing and communication apparatus known to
modern man. This link will allow you to
choose between the PC, Mac, Iphone, Blackberry, Ipad and a host of others.
Most of the literary
classics come in a free download format as well. Check for Free ebooks.
Enjoy!....Freeware Nook
For Just About Everything
Nook, the other famous eBook reader
from Barnes and Noble, can
now be downloaded in software form to
almost any electronic computing and communication apparatus
just like the Kindle. This link will allow you to
choose between the PC, Mac, Iphone, Blackberry, Ipad and a host of others.
Most of the literary
classics come in a free download format as well. Check for Free ebooks.
Enjoy!....Freeware Kitsap
Regional Library
With a Library Card and a
password you can access a new world of FREE reading and audio downloading
at your fingertips. The public library is not the book loaning
establishment of your parents nor is it what you
remember as a kid growing up. Check it out.... FREE
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
VLC
media player is a highly portable and Free multimedia player supporting most
audio and video formats
(H.264, OGG, DIVX, XVID, MKV, TS, RM, MPEG-2, MP3, MPEG-4, AAC, AVI, WMV
...and many more) 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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