downloads things you might need... Page last updated on Saturday January 14, 2012 3:42 PM
Many of the products and services we recommend are readily available on this page. Content is checked and updated on a regular basis.
Recommended Software |
for PC, Mac and Linux | |
| Adobe Flash Player Plugin |    |
Plays Flash web content in your browser. |
| Adobe Reader | |
Viewer for .PDF files. |
| OpenOffice 3.3.0 | |
The FREE and open productivity suite for PC, Mac and Linux. |
| Ubuntu 11.10 | |
Ubuntu 11.10 "Oneiric Ocelot" Linux OS |
| Evolution Email for Windows | |
FREE alternative to Microsoft Outlook. |
| Skype | |
VOIP communication service. Make phone calls on your computer. |
| Stuffit Expander | |
File Compression Expander for Mac and Windows. |
| AppCleaner for Mac | |
Uninstalls unwanted software easily from your Apple Mac Computer. |
| SimplyBurns | |
SimplyBurns is a FREE Mac OS X app which you to burn CD / DVD media. |
| Growl for Mac | |
Growl lets Mac OS X applications tell you when things happen. |
| Caffeine | |
Keeps your Mac awake when you need it to be! |
| Windows Live Messenger | |
Messenger is the best way to stay in touch with friends! |
| Microsoft Messenger for Mac | |
Messenger for Mac 7.0.2, full power of real-time communications. |
| HandBrake | |
HandBrake is a GPL, multiplatform, multithreaded video transcoder. |
| microsoft.com/student/ | |
Student? Windows7Pro upg £70.99*, Office2010 Pro Academic £49.99* |
| Get iWork'09 for Mac | |
Download iWork'09 for Apple Mac Computers. FREE Trial. |
| Buy Microsoft Office 2010 | |
Download Office 2010 directly from Microsoft UK |
| Buy Microsoft Office 2011 Mac | |
Get Office 2008 for Apple Mac Computers from Microsoft's Mactopia. |
| Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor | |
Run Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor to see if your PC is ready for Windows 7. |
| memtest86 | |
Stand alone memory test for x86 architecture computers. |
| Virutal Box | |
Open Source Virtual Machine, can run Windows on a Mac in VM. |
| KeePassX | |
Password Manager for Windows, Mac and Linux. |
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Windows Service Packs (Microsoft) |
for PC's only | |
| WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe | Windows XP Service Pack 2 | |
| WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe | Windows XP Service Pack 3 | |
| Windows6.0-KB936330-X86-wave0.exe | Windows Vista Service Pack 1, 32bit | |
| Windows6.0-KB936330-X64-wave0.exe | Windows Vista Service Pack 1, 64bit | |
| Windows6.0-KB948465-X86.exe | Windows Vista Service Pack 2, 32bit | |
| Windows6.0-KB948465-X64.exe | Windows Vista Service Pack 2, 64bit | |
| Windows7-iso-sp1 | Windows 7 Service Pack 1, ALL | |
Hardware Suppliers, where to buy |
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| crucial.com/uk | Memory for Macs and PC's. | |
| dell.co.uk | Dell UK | |
| hp.co.uk | Hewlett Packard UK | |
| global-batteries.co.uk | Laptop batteries. | |
| pcwb.co.uk | PC World Business | |
| scrumpymacs.co.uk | Second-Hand Mac Sales. | |
| store.apple.com/uk | How much is a Mac then? | |
| apple.com/uk/findouthow/mac | Featured Mac Basics Tutorials | |
| discount-age.co.uk/simplicity_computers | simplicITy, computers made easy, as featured on BBC News. | |
| CPWIZ eBay Store | The Computer Wiz eBay Store. Stuff we're selling on eBay. | |
Recommended Browsers |
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| Mozilla Firefox 9.0.1 | |
An Open Source Browser. |
| Google Chrome | |
Free web browser from Google |
| Internet Explorer 9 | |
The Latest Browser from Microsoft. |
| Safari 5.1.2 | |
Apple Browser, pre-installed on all Macs. |
Cloud Computing online storage services |
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| icloud.com | iCloud by Apple for Mac or iOS users, pushes email, contacts, & calendar. | |
| box.net | Box enables businesses to share and manage all their content online. | |
| clearbooks.co.uk | Online Accounting Software, Secure and Safe. | |
| dropbox.com | Dropbox allows you to sync files across your computers automatically. | |
| logmein.com | Take Remote Control of you Mac or PC from accross the Internet FREE. | |
| backupify.com | Preserve your digital social life. Archive Facebook, Twitter, Flickr & more. | |
| googledocs.com | With Google documents, easily create, share, and edit docs online. | |
Documentation |
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| my_mac_cheat_sheet.pdf | Make a note of important settings for you Mac. (highly recommended) | |
| Getting Started with Ubuntu 10.04.pdf | Getting started with Ubuntu 10.04, user guide. (pdf) | |
ADSL, Internet + Security Links |
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| Microsoft Security Essentials | |
FREE security and AV Software by Microsoft. |
| Microsoft Safety Scanner | |
Microsoft Safety Scanner is a FREE downloadable security tool. |
| sophos.com/mac | |
Sophos FREE Anti-Virus for Mac Home Edition |
| Norton 2012 Products | |
Norton™ AntiVirus 2012. |
| ceop.gov.uk | Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) | |
| Samknows | Find out what Broadband Speeds are available in your area. | |
| SpeedTest.net | Check the Speed of your Broadband. | |
| PingTest.net | FREE Broadband Quality Analyzer. | |
| 123-reg.co.uk | Domain Name Registration, Hosting, Ecommerce, Email | |
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