Software

Software A - Z

Information about useful programs for security, graphics, audio, web design, and more. Click on the name to read more about the program and where to get it.

  • 7-Zip

  • Type: backup
  • 7-Zip is a free file compression utility.

  • Access

  • Type: business,office
  • Microsoft Access allows you to work with databases of information and create tables, reports and forms.

  • AutoReplace

  • Type: programming,web design
  • AutoReplace is a free text search and replacement tool for text editing or programming.

  • AVG Anti-Virus

  • Type: security,virus
  • AVG is a popular anti-virus program that can detect and remove malicious code and protect your PC from infection.

  • BitDefender

  • Type: firewall,security,spam,spyware,virus
  • BitDefender provide a range of security software to protect your PC while you use the Internet.

  • Buzz

  • Type: audio
  • Buzz is a free music creation program with many features to rival commercial music packages.

  • DeepBurner

  • Type: audio,backup,video
  • DeepBurner is a range of audio, video and CD/DVD burning software.

  • Dreamweaver

  • Type: programming,web design
  • Dreamweaver is the most popular software for designing, developing and maintaining web sites.

  • Excel

  • Type: business,office
  • Microsoft Excel allows you to organize information and work with spreadsheets.

  • FileZilla

  • Type: programming,web design
  • FileZilla is a powerful FTP client for Windows for transferring files to a server.

  • Firefox

  • Type: browser
  • Firefox is the second most popular web browser after Internet Explorer, and is used to view web pages on the Internet.

  • Flash

  • Type: graphics,video,web design
  • Flash is a popular method of displaying graphics animation, video and interactive content on web pages.

  • Internet Explorer

  • Type: browser
  • Internet Explorer has long been the world's most popular web browser for viewing web pages on the Internet.

  • IrfanView

  • Type: graphics
  • IrfanView is a popular free program for viewing and editing graphics.

  • McAfee

  • Type: backup,firewall,security,spam,spyware,virus
  • McAfee provide a range of security software to protect your PC while you use the Internet.

  • Microsoft Office

  • Type: business,e-mail,office
  • Microsoft Office is a popular software suite that allows you to easily create good-looking documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

  • Money

  • Type: business
  • Microsoft Money enables you to organize your finances, manage your bills and run your small business.

  • Nero

  • Type: audio,graphics,video
  • Nero produce a range of multimedia, photo and CD/DVD burning software.

  • Norton

  • Type: backup,firewall,security,spam,spyware,virus
  • Norton is a range of security and backup software that aims to protect your PC while you use the Internet.

  • Notepad++

  • Type: programming,web design
  • Notepad++ is a free replacement for Notepad with advanced features making it ideal for text editing and programming.

  • Opera

  • Type: browser
  • Opera is a feature-packed web browser that can be used as an alternative to Internet Explorer.

  • Outlook

  • Type: business,e-mail,office
  • Microsoft Outlook helps you to organize information such as e-mail messages, contacts, calendars and tasks.

  • PC-Cillin

  • Type: firewall,security,spam,spyware,virus
  • PC-Cillin is a range of security software by Trend Micro to protect your PC while you use the Internet.

  • Photoshop

  • Type: graphics,hobbies,web design
  • Adobe Photoshop is hugely popular software used by beginners and professionals to manipulate images and produce stunning graphics.

  • PowerPoint

  • Type: business,graphics,office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint allows you to create dynamic and attractive presentations.

  • Premiere

  • Type: graphics,hobbies,video
  • Adobe Premiere is digital video capture and editing software used by beginners and professionals.

  • Publisher

  • Type: business,graphics,office
  • Microsoft Publisher allows you to create professional-looking publications and marketing materials.

  • Roxio

  • Type: audio,backup,graphics,video
  • Roxio produce a range of multimedia, photo editing and CD/DVD burning software.

  • SwishMax

  • Type: graphics,web design
  • SwishMax offers a cheaper alternative to Flash Professional to create interactive content and animation on web pages.

  • Windows Live OneCare

  • Type: backup,firewall,security,spam,spyware,virus
  • Microsoft provide a PC care service called Windows Live OneCare.

  • WinZip

  • Type: backup
  • WinZip is the most popular file compression utility for Windows.

  • Word

  • Type: business,office
  • Microsoft Word allows you to easily create good-looking documents for printing or sharing.

  • ZoneAlarm

  • Type: firewall,security,spam,spyware,virus
  • ZoneAlarm is popular security software that includes a firewall which prevents unauthorized access to your PC.

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