All This Software is FREE

NOTE: When downloading any of the following software programs make sure you are downloading the free ones, unless of course you want to download the paid version. In most cases, for the average computer user, the free ones work fine. I have never paid for any of these yet, and I don’t plan to anytime soon.

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OFFICE SOFTWARE

Microsoft Offers Free Online Version of Office
http://www.live.com (Click on "Office")

OPEN OFFICE SIMILAR TO MICROSOFT OFFICE BUT BETTER
http://www.openoffice.org/

OTHER FREE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS

Gizmos:
At this community website you'll find the very best freeware programs each selected by our independent editors because of their quality and performance. Many of these programs are as good as or better than their commercial counterparts so why pay for what you can get for free?
http://www.techsupportalert.com/

FREE SOFTWARE PROGRAMS


http://sourceforge.net/

SECURITY

HTTPS Everywhere encryption for web surfing searches in WiFi cafes
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2010/06/encrypt-web-https-everywhere-firefox-extension

IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO KNOW
What is OAuth?
http://gregorywest.wordpress.com/2010/09/03/what-is-oauth/

Probably the Best Free Security Software List in the World
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/probably-best-free-security-list-world.htm

Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Anti-Malware Protection
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

AVG Anti Virus
http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition-2011/3000-2239_4-10320142.html

Immunet Anti Virus
(works when you are online and can be used with other Anti Virus software
http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition-2011/3000-2239_4-10320142.html

Comodo Anti Virus
http://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/free-internet-security.php

Online Scanners Detect and Remove Malware

Malware Remover - excellent product - a must have
http://www.malwarebytes.org/

More Scanning Websites for bad stuff on your computer:

http://housecall.trendmicro.com

http://quickscan.bitdefender.com

http://www.eset.com/online-scanner

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/howsafe.htm


COMPUTER REPAIR  & MAINTENANCE SOFTWARE

Glary Utilities - top rated
When your computer is running strange and is acting up, run this program.
It will fix most problems.

http://www.glaryutilities.com/

Belarc Adviser

Find Out What is Inside Your Computer (programs & hardware)
When you need to know everything that is loaded on your computer, it’s specs and more, run this program. It gives you an in-depth view of your computer.

http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

COMPUTER SLOW? NOT RUNNING RIGHT? CHECK THESE OUT:

CC Cleaner

http://www.piriform.com

System Ninja * CCEnancer

http://thewebatom.net

CC Cleaner Enhancer

http://thewebatom.net/programs/ccleaner-enhancer

System Ninja
http://thewebatom.net/programs/system-ninja/


UTILITIES CARRIED ON YOUR USB FLASH DRIVE ... FREE STUFF...

Many people now carry USB flash drives with Utilities stored on them that can perform many functions. Tons of free goodies!
NOTE: CLICK EACH OF THE LINKS BELOW...THERE ARE SO MANY FREE PROGRAMS INSIDE EACH LINK WE COULDN'T ITEMIZE THEM...A VIRTUAL GOLDMINE...

http://www.nirsoft.net/

http://live.sunbeltsoftware.com

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner/download/portable

http://www.piriform.com/recuva/features/portable-version

http://www.piriform.com/defraggler/download/portable

http://www.piriform.com/speccy/download/portable

http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/eek

http://iobit.com/toolbox.html

http://www.superantispyware.com/portablescanner.html

http://www.liberkey.com



SEARCH ENGINES (test drive all of these to see how they work)

WolframAlpha - Computational Knowledge Engine

http://www.wolframalpha.com/

Cooliris amazing new visual way of searching

http://www.cooliris.com/

LIST OF SEARCH ENGINES FOR EVERY KIND OF SEARCH a must visit

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_search_engines

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING YOUR BUSINESS/SELF

Social Media Marketing via email:

http://www.mailchimp.com

CLOUD COMPUTING SOFTWARE

Google Documents (online filing cabinet and Office programs)
Watch this video to see how it works:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRqUE6IHTEA

Google Docs (you will need a free google account)
Get account here: https://www.google.com/accounts/NewAccount

Get Google Docs here:
http://www.google.com/google-d-s/b1.html

YOU WILL NEVER BE BORED AGAIN WITH THESE WEBSITES:

Millions of HISTORIC Photos Online

http://www.mikelynaugh.com/VirtualCivilWar/New/Originals2/index.html

http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/03/18/captured-blog-the-pacific-and-adjacent-theaters

http://www.lib.byu.edu/dlib/historic_photos/

http://www.lib.byu.edu/dlib/wwiiheslop/

http://listverse.com/2007/08/15/15-incredible-historical-photographs/

http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/masc/mascphoto.html

http://www.old-picture.com/

http://www.old-picture.com/theme-index-001.htm

http://www.old-picture.com/airplanes-index-001.htm

http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/multimedia/history/index.html

http://www.allworldwars.com/Crimean-War-Photographs-by-Roger-Fenton-1855.html

http://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/ftncnw/

http://www.nps.gov/anti/historyculture/photography.htm

WINDOWS 7 extras

God Modefor WINDOWS 7 run it all from one spot

https://gregorywest.wordpress.com/2010/11/14/windows-7-complete-access/

OTHER STUFF

Sarnia Library - book your book from your home computer online

http://cat.lclmg.org

EVERNOTE - a must have for any research job

https://gregorywest.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/evernote-keeping-an-online-diary-of-finds/

Thousands of Free eBooks - Project Gutenberg

http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page

FREE Legal Clipart

http://www.openclipart.org/

So Many Websites Here to Mention

Warning: you may be here for a while LOL

My Favourite:

Mark Repp Teaches Teachers About the Internet and More
Tech Tutor Mark uncovers the best and most useful tech sites, resources and tips for everyone from the home user to the educator. Some of these tips are WOW inducing; others life changing. The majority are just plain cool, but all are extremely useful for anyone who uses technology and wants to learn more.

http://www.markrepp.com

Malware, Viruses, Trojans Defined

WEBSITES

WHAT IS MALWARE?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware

LEARN THE SECURITY TERMS
http://www.ilovefreesoftware.com/08/featured/definiton-of-various-security-related-terms.html

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN: VIRUSES - TROJANS - WORMS?
http://lifehacker.com/5560443/whats-the-difference-between-viruses-trojans-worms-and-other-malware

WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_virus

WHAT IS A COMPUTER WORM?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_worm

WHAT IS A TROJAN HORSE? (computing)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trojan_horse_

WHAT IS A ROOTKIT?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rootkit

WHAT DO THEY MEAN BY "BACKDOOR"? (computing)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backdoor_

WHAT IS A ROGUE OR FAKE ANTIVIRUS?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_antivirus

CHECK OUT THIS ANALYSIS THREAT ROUNDUP
http://us.trendmicro.com/imperia/md/content/us/trendwatch/researchandanalysis/12_december_2010_threat_roundup__010711_.pdf