Information and Telecommunication Systems (ITS) does not provide Help Desk support for installing or trouble-shooting home computer problems. However there are a number of software applications that at home computer owners may find beneficial. LLCC does not support or take responsibility for any changes to the home computer that occur as a result of the installation of any software mentioned on this page.
Information and Telecommunication Systems (ITS) does not provide Help Desk support for installing or trouble-shooting home computer problems. However there are a number of software applications that at home computer owners may find beneficial. LLCC does not support or take responsibility for any changes to the home computer that occur as a result of the installation of any software mentioned on this page.
Every computer needs antivirus software with updated virus definitions. Antivirus software that hasn't been kept up-to-date is useless at protecting your computer. Many antivirus providers offer free online scanning of your computer or free (for non-commercial use) antivirus packages.
- AVG AntiVirus (Grisoft) - Free for personal or non-commercial use. Includes support for Vista and 64-bit Windows platform.
- Housecall (TrendMicro) - Free online scanning. Includes support for Windows (not Vista compatible); Mac OSX 10.4 (Tiger); Linux distros and Solaris 2.6 and above.
- ActiveScan (Panda Software) - Includes Linux support.
- BitDefender - Free online scanning. Vista ready.
- Norton Antivirus (Symantec) - Trialware
- FreeScan (McAfee) - Free online scanning
- Avira AntiVir - Includes support for Vista
- avast! 4 Home - Includes support for Vista and 64-bit Windows platform
Every computer needs antivirus software with updated virus definitions. Antivirus software that hasn't been kept up-to-date is useless at protecting your computer. Many antivirus providers offer free online scanning of your computer or free (for non-commercial use) antivirus packages.
- AVG AntiVirus (Grisoft) - Free for personal or non-commercial use. Includes support for Vista and 64-bit Windows platform.
- Housecall (TrendMicro) - Free online scanning. Includes support for Windows (not Vista compatible); Mac OSX 10.4 (Tiger); Linux distros and Solaris 2.6 and above.
- ActiveScan (Panda Software) - Includes Linux support.
- BitDefender - Free online scanning. Vista ready.
- Norton Antivirus (Symantec) - Trialware
- FreeScan (McAfee) - Free online scanning
- Avira AntiVir - Includes support for Vista
- avast! 4 Home - Includes support for Vista and 64-bit Windows platform
Compression ("Zipping") Utilities
If you are downloading large files, they may be "zipped" or compressed. You will need an application that can "unzip" these files. The following applications are available for download:
If you are downloading large files, they may be "zipped" or compressed. You will need an application that can "unzip" these files. The following applications are available for download:
Spyware and Malware Protection Software
Any computer that can access the internet is at risk of having spyware and tracking software added wtihout the user's knowledge.
Any computer that can access the internet is at risk of having spyware and tracking software added wtihout the user's knowledge.
The best way to ensure your computer is safe and healthy is to keep current with the latest updates, patches and security fixes. Both Microsoft and Apple offer automatic updaters for their operating systems.
The best way to ensure your computer is safe and healthy is to keep current with the latest updates, patches and security fixes. Both Microsoft and Apple offer automatic updaters for their operating systems.
Web Browsers & Web Browser Plug-ins
Most computers come with a browser already installed. However, there are other browsers available for use that have many advantages over the stock browser on your computer.
You may need to install a plug-in to open a PDF document or watch a media file. The plug-ins listed below are some of the commonly used ones you will come across while browsing the internet. If you are having trouble opening a file, often times it is because the required plug-in (such as Adobe Acrobat) is out-of-date and should be ugraded to the newest version. These plug-ins are free.
Most computers come with a browser already installed. However, there are other browsers available for use that have many advantages over the stock browser on your computer.
You may need to install a plug-in to open a PDF document or watch a media file. The plug-ins listed below are some of the commonly used ones you will come across while browsing the internet. If you are having trouble opening a file, often times it is because the required plug-in (such as Adobe Acrobat) is out-of-date and should be ugraded to the newest version. These plug-ins are free.
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system thus allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space.
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system thus allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space.
To properly view Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, you must either have the program installed on your computer or have another program that can display the file. Many Word processors can open MS Word files without difficulty. Only PowerPoint or the PowerPoint Viewer can open PowerPoint files.
To properly view Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files, you must either have the program installed on your computer or have another program that can display the file. Many Word processors can open MS Word files without difficulty. Only PowerPoint or the PowerPoint Viewer can open PowerPoint files.
Microsoft Windows XP and Office 2003/2007
Students of Lincoln Land Community College are eligible to purchase one copy of Microsoft Windows XP (operating system) for installation on their home computer for the reduced price of $63.00. LLCC student can also purchase one copy of Microsoft Office 2003 Suite for the reduced price of $61.00 OR Microsoft Office 2007 Suite for the reduced price of $63.00. Windows XP and Microsoft Office can be purchased from Registration.
Students of Lincoln Land Community College are eligible to purchase one copy of Microsoft Windows XP (operating system) for installation on their home computer for the reduced price of $63.00. LLCC student can also purchase one copy of Microsoft Office 2003 Suite for the reduced price of $61.00 OR Microsoft Office 2007 Suite for the reduced price of $63.00. Windows XP and Microsoft Office can be purchased from Registration.
OpenOffice is a multi-platform, multi-language office suite that is compatible with all other major office suites. OpenOffice is free to download, use, and distribute. The OpenOffice suite consists of Writer (word processor), Math (mathematical function creator), Calc (spreadsheet), Impress (multimedia presentations), Draw (create images) and Base (database). OpenOffice is capable of creating PDF files. If you do not have an office suite loaded on your home computer, OpenOffice is an inexpensive solution.
OpenOffice is a multi-platform, multi-language office suite that is compatible with all other major office suites. OpenOffice is free to download, use, and distribute. The OpenOffice suite consists of Writer (word processor), Math (mathematical function creator), Calc (spreadsheet), Impress (multimedia presentations), Draw (create images) and Base (database). OpenOffice is capable of creating PDF files. If you do not have an office suite loaded on your home computer, OpenOffice is an inexpensive solution.
AbiWord is a small, fast, full-featured cross platform word processor. AbiWord works on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX 10.2 - 10.4. The source code is freely available as well.
AbiWord is a small, fast, full-featured cross platform word processor. AbiWord works on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX 10.2 - 10.4. The source code is freely available as well.
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