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Product or Website |
Description |
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AbiWord |
WORD PROCESSING program. |
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Add This |
SHARING tool. |
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Adobe Acrobat Reader |
Get the latest version of Adobe's free reader. |
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Adobe Flash Player |
Get the latest version of Flash Player. (Settings
manager) |
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Audacity |
MP3 audio program. (Requires the free
Lame MP3
Encoder.) |
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Avast
|
Prevents and removes VIRUSES. |
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Bible
Explorer |
Electronic BIBLE STUDY program that includes Bibles, lexicons,
commentary, and dictionaries. |
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CCleaner |
Deletes USAGE DATA ("erases tracks"). |
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ClocX |
"Free analog clock for your Windows desktop." |
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Drop My Rights |
Utility from Microsoft, designed to improve SECURITY for programs
that access the internet (web browser, e-mail, etc.). |
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Educational Freeware |
Free educational software programs,
both downloadable and online. |
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e-Sword
|
Electronic BIBLE STUDY program that includes Bibles, lexicons,
commentary, and dictionaries. |
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Google
Earth |
"Google Earth lets you fly anywhere on Earth to view satellite
imagery, maps, terrain, 3D buildings, from galaxies in outer space
to the canyons of the ocean. You can explore rich geographical
content, save your toured places, and share with others."
* WORKS BEST WITH
BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTION * |
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eHow.com
How Stuff Works (everything)
Snopes
(everything)
What Is
(computer related technology)
Wikipedia
(everything) |
General INFORMATION. |
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Fetch Book |
Lowest prices on BOOKS, both used and new. |
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Gadwin PrintScreen |
SCREEN CAPTURE program. |
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Games for
children |
Links to various children's GAMES. |
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Google Images |
Searchable CLIPART & PHOTOS. |
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ImgBurn |
"A lightweight CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application." |
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Internet Connection Speed Test/Boost |
Test:
Speedtest.net
Boost:
SG TCP
Optimizer |
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IObit Security 360 |
Prevents, detects, and deletes MALWARE. |
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KompoZer |
"A complete web authoring system that
combines web file management and easy-to-use
WYSIWYG web
page editing."
Portable version for USB flash
drive. |
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Microsoft Office |
Official site. |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
Official site.
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Microsoft Word 2007 Add-Ins |
TOP TEN list (from
BrightHub) |
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Miro |
VIDEO program. |
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NET Bible
|
Electronic BIBLE that includes textual/translation notes and some commentary. |
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Notepad++ |
"Notepad++ is a free
source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several
languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is
governed by
GPL
License." |
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Open Office |
A viable alternative to Microsoft Office. |
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Paint.NET |
IMAGE editor. |
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PDFCalendar.com |
Print a basic CALENDAR (in pdf). |
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The Portable Freeware Collection |
Software programs designed for USB flash drives and other portable
devices. |
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Price Watch |
The LOWEST PRICE on lots of stuff. |
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PrimoPDF |
Convert files to PDF. |
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Process Explorer |
Provides info on Windows PROCESSES. |
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Recuva |
"A freeware Windows utility to restore files that have been
accidentally deleted from your computer." |
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Smart Defrag |
DEFRAGS hard drive. |
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SPAM |
Report malicious SPAM to the USDOJ. |
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SpotCrime.com |
How safe is your neighborhood? Keep track of crimes committed in
your area. |
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Spybot Search &
Destroy |
Prevents and removes SPYWARE. |
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Stellarium |
"Stellarium is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It
shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked
eye, binoculars or a telescope." |
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TeamViewer |
"TeamViewer connects to any PC or server around the world within a
few seconds. You can remote control your partner's PC as if you were
sitting right in front of it." |
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Power Toys for Windows XP |
Additional programs that add "fun and functionality." |
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VideoLAN - VLC media player |
Plays VIDEO (including .flv) and other files.
Portable version for USB flash
drive or other external device. |
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Wimp.com |
"Best videos on the Web. Suitable for all ages." |
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Wise Registry Cleaner |
Cleans the Window's REGISTRY. |
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The World Clock |
The current TIME in major cities, with a link for the weather. |
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WorldWide Telescope |
(Requires a 3D graphics card for pc version but not for web
version.) |
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ZoneAlarm
|
FIREWALL program. |
| Site |
Description |
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PaperbackSwap.com |
Register for free
membership and list your pre-read books here. When another member
requests one of yours, you pay for inexpensive media shipping;
likewise, you can request books from other members and pay nothing
for your "new" reading material. You can search by category and
material type, such as textbooks, children's, teens, mystery,
cooking, books-on-CD, etc. |
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SwapaCD.com
and
SwapaDVD.com |
These sites work much
like PaperbackSwap.com, except that you pay 49 cents for CDs you
request. |
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CurrentCodes.com |
If there's a discount
code for any site you plan to shop, this site usually lists it.
For example, I recently found an 80 percent off code for
Restaurant.com. |
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Restaurant.com |
Whether home or
vacationing, buying these certificates can save you big-time on
eating out. Search by state and region, and even narrow your
search to city and area of city. A $25 certificate (which usually
requires a $35 purchase) is only $10; a $10 certificate (usually
requiring a $20 purchase) is around $3 or $4. Find an applicable
discount code like I did and save even more. |
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Dayspring.com |
Save time and money by
sending Scripture e-cards. There are hundreds of general and
special occasion cards to choose from, plus fabulous inspirational
videos -- all absolutely free! |
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Lexulous.com |
Play a free online
version of Scrabble against computerized or real opponents from
all over the U.S. and beyond. |
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Deezer.com |
This totally free
website allows you to select (legally) and set up your own
playlist and listen to all the music you love. |
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BlueLetterBible.org |
Free access to oodles of
Bible translations, commentaries, sermons, and more. |
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SideStep.com |
Simultaneously check the
prices on every major travel website. |
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SkyAuction.com |
Save a bundle by bidding
on your next cruise, hotel or condo stay. The website has other
travel options, plus general merchandise. Low-cost "buy it now"
options are also listed. |
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VRBO.com |
Cut the cost of your
next vacation by renting directly from the owner at Vacation
Rentals By Owner. Choose from budget-conscious to top-of-the scale
luxury houses and condos worldwide. |
| Judy
Woodward Bates is a speaker, TV personality on Birmingham's FOX-6
TV, and the author of "Bargainomics: Money Management by the
Book." Visit her website at
www.bargainomics.com. |
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