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Recommended For Windows. Following a number of requests for advice on which programmes or software to use, I have collated a list of the software I have found usefull and/or, an improvement on the included software bundled into Windows. This is a selection of programmes I use on my PC, I am currently running Windows XP Pro sp3 32bit. I can run Vista and have, enough said I think. Firewall -
Zonealarm - A safer alternative to Windows firewall. ( there is no 64 bit version available at this time ). You need to download the Free Basic Version, which is located on the right hand side of the download page. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ZONEALARM Anti-Virus -
AVG - The best free anti-virus software I have found available on the net, I have been using this programme for about four years without any problems or viruses. System Cleaning Tool -
CCleaner is an excellent tool to assist you in the regular maintenence of your PC. Just read and follow the instructions. I run this programme at each re-boot. Click the big green arrow on the right hand side of the download page. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD CCLEANER Defrag -
Auslogics Disk Defrag is a vast improvement on the Windows version found in Win XP. You should run this programme at least once a week to keep your PC up to speed. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AUSLOGICS DISK DEFRAG Web Browser -
Firefox is our default browser. We find it superior to Windows Internet Explorer, and a lot easier to spell..Ha!..Ha!...Fully customizable including skins and many add-ons, and very easy to install. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FIREFOX Burning Software -
BurnAware Free does exactly what it says on the tin. So when your current burning software runs out, or you need to replace the one you have, then you can do no better than download this. The free version is the one on the left. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BURNAWARE FREE Media Players - FOOBAR
Foobar is my music player of choice, I prefer to listen to my music collection via the computer as I have an excellent sound card and monitors, not meaning to blow my own trumpet, its just that I am a bit of an audiophile. And as such I like to listen to the Flac format, but find that Foobar also reproduces mp3 files in excellent quality. GOM MEDIA PLAYER
GOM Media Player,I prefer this player because it upscales the media you play, ie a movie etc, and creates the illusion of better quality. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD GOM MEDIA PLAYER BBC iPLAYER
The BBC iplayer is a must if you enjoy Quality TV at its best. The link I have included will allow you to choose the player best suited to your operating system. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BBC iPLAYER REAPER
Reaper is an open source programme that is only free for 30 days, however, you can continue to use the program fully functional for as long as you wish. You will encounter a reminder to buy each time you load the programme. It is a great piece of software for budding muscians or DJ's, and great value at the price. Eye Candy -
Object Dock is a neat piece of software that helps to tidy up your desktop. Get rid of all those unsightly icons and replace them with Object Dock. The picture is my desktop with the programme open, note the large icons at the bottom of the window. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OBJECT DOCK For further recomendations check out the LINKS page. |
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