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Links to useful software...Privacy softwareYour computer conains a lot of personal information about you. If someone got access to it or if your laptop was stolen they could access your online banks, shops and more. These six programs will help to protect you.
Office SuitesMicrosoft dominates the office suite market, but there are many alternatives that are almost as good. Rival products are packed with great features and many are free or inexpensive. On test are six office suites that you can use instead of Microsoft's offering.
Web browsersThe files stored on your computer often contain personal information that you would not like to be made public or be accessible to someone that got hold of your computer, like a hacker or thief. Here are tests six encryption programs that will keep your files safe and secure.
Encryption softwareThe files stored on your computer often contain personal information that you would not like to be made public or be accessible to someone that got hold of your computer, like a hacker or thief. Here are tests six encryption programs that will keep your files safe and secure.
Computer monitoring softwareIf you have ever wondered what your partner, child, employee or flatmate is doing on your computers, you can easily find out using monitoring software. It's like spyware, but you run it on your own PCs to track usage and make sure people aren't accessing websites they shouldn't, playing games instead of doing homework and so on.
FirewallsAll-in-one security kits are common these days, but are they a “Jack of all trades and master of none?” One advantage of building your own toolkit is that you can choose the best – or the cheapest - tools for the job. On test are six firewall programs that are an essential part of any security suite.
CD RippersWe all have large collections of music CDs and now that MP3 players are widespread you should converting the discs to digital format using an audio ripper. Even if you already converted your music, modern players have a far greater capacity than earlier ones and you can re-rip your library at a higher quality. Here are six popular rippers.
Vista tweaking and tune-up toolsIf you are new to computers you might not be interested in tweaking and customising Windows Vista, but experienced users on their second or third PC and operating system will want to quickly build up a useful toolkit. Here are six great utilities designed for Vista that enable you to customise the way it works and clean up the file debris that inevitably accumulates.
Windows media playersMedia players are general purpose utilities that are used to view videos, play, copy and download music, listen to internet radio and more. Of course, Windows comes with a free media player, but there are alternatives that offer different and sometimes better features.
Windows typing tutorsLearning to type quickly and accurately is an important and useful skill to learn. From creating personal emails to writing reports in the workplace, there are a wide range of situations where your typing skills will be put to the test.
Windows spyware combat kitInstances of fraud and identity theft are becoming increasingly common and anyone that connects to the internet is at risk from spyware. It can steal your bank details and passwords, and capture personal information and relay it back to its owners.
Windows money managersAlthough you can check your bank, credit card and savings accounts online, you cannot analyse the information, so if you want to set spending budgets and print reports showing where all your money is going to each month you need a money manager program for your PC.
Windows DTP softwareWhen you need to create a leaflet, flyer, advert or newsletter and your word processor isn't flexible enough, you need desktop publishing software. Top end packages cost hundreds of pounds, but there are lots of more affordable alternatives.
Windows complete security suitesYou can buy anti virus, anti spyware, anti spam, firewall and other security software separately, but it is much cheaper and a lot more convenient to buy an all-in-one security suite.
Windows jukeboxesThe party season is here and if you are planning to have some friends round you can easily turn your PC into a jukebox or a karaoke machine. All you need is some inexpensive software.
Windows download managersSuper fast broadband has arrived, but as the internet speeds up, the files just get bigger and downloading a Linux distro or a bunch of video clips and movies really needs the services of a download manager. You can download files faster, schedule them for later, or limit the bandwidth so you can still use the web.
Windows PDF creatorsIn its simplest form, a PDF is an onscreen copy of printed output, but PDF files can do much more than save the odd tree or two. On test are the best PDF creators from five companies and they are up against the inventor of the format Adobe, with it's superb Acrobat.
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