Useful Links
‘This page is designed to save you time and money’
Here are some useful sites we have found. If you know of a great website or a tool that you would like to share, please email it to us so we can list it here. It doesn’t have to be a computer related site.
If you want to use any of the tools listed below or need help, just give us a call for free assistance. If you would like any of these tools on a CD, email us with your postal address, state which software you require. We will put it on a CD and post it to you Free.
» System Restore
System Restore is a very useful tool in Windows XP, Vista and 7 and with it you can solve a lot of Windows problems. For example, if your machine is not working now but was a week ago, you can restore your system to its previous condition with this tool.
System Restore can also help fix problems that might be making your computer run slowly or be non-responsive. System Restore does not affect any of your documents, pictures, or other personal data, and the process is completely reversible.
» Eset Online Scanner
ESET Online Scanner is a user friendly, free and powerful tool which you can use to remove malware from any PC, utilizing only your web browser without having to install anti-virus software, and is always up-to-date.
» Free Anti-Virus
Avast is a good anti-virus, and if you are a home user and not using it for commercial purposes, it is Free (Free registration is required, but they don’t send you spam).
» Free Anti-Spyware
The programme detects and removes Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Worms and Malware. It prevents potentially harmful software from installing or re-installing onto your computer.
It is free for home users. The paid for version however features real time scanning, is affordable and gives you a lifetime of updates, so no renewals.
» Free Tune-up Utility
CCleaner is a free software with system optimization, privacy and cleaning tools. It removes unused files from your system – allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.
Additionally it contains a fully featured registry cleaner. But the best part is that it is fast (normally it takes a few seconds to run) and contains no Spyware or Adware.
» Free Operating System
Linux is a free operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers around the world. Developed under the General Public License, the source code for Linux is freely available to everyone. Click on the Penguin below to find out more about the operating system that is causing a revolution in the world of computers.
We use Ubuntu, which is one of the many Linux distributions and it is almost free of viruses, Adware, etc.
» Free Word Processor
OpenOffice is a credible rival to MS Office. OpenOffice.org includes powerful applications for making text documents, spread-sheets, presentations, diagrams, and databases. Not only does it let you edit basic documents, such as letters and faxes, it also handles equations and multipart documents with bibliographies, reference tables, and indexes.
The interface is similar to that of MS Office. It lets you open and save documents in the format of Microsoft Word documents (.doc) and PDF files.
» Google Search Tips
Google is clearly the best general-purpose search engine on the Web, but most people don’t use it to its best advantage. Do you just plug in a keyword or two and hope for the best? That may be the quickest way to search, but with more than 20 BILLION pages in Google’s index, it is still a struggle to pare results to a manageable number.
Google is a remarkably powerful tool that can ease and enhance your Internet exploration. Google’s search options go beyond simple keywords. Download the one page PDF file about » Google Search Tips
» Free Nero Lite
Nero is one of the most popular CD and DVD burning programmes on the market and you can now get a basic Lite version, which does everything most people need at no cost.
» Free Bullzip PDF Printer
Create your own PDF files by using this simple and effective tool.
» Free Broadband Speed Test
Speedtest.net is a broadband speed analysis tool that allows you to test your Internet connection. This free service is available for you to use if you are curious about the performance of your connection, to and from hundreds of locations around the world.
Whether you test just for fun or you really need to certify and validate the true speed of your Internet connectivity, Speedtest.net is the place to be.
» Free Web Building Tutorials
W3schools is the largest web developer site on the net which offers free, full Web Building Tutorials.
» Money Saving Expert
MoneySavingExpert.com is dedicated to saving you money on anything & everything by finding the best deals and beating the system. It is based on detailed journalistic research, cutting edge tools and has one of the UK’s largest web communities.
An example of the many useful tips on the site:
Call an 0800, 0808, or 0500 number from a landline and it’s free, yet call from a mobile and you might pay a huge 40p/minute. What’s more, calls to these numbers are very rarely included in inclusive minutes packages.
The solution? Use a special landline number which connects you to the freephone number, yet only costs the same as a local call, and gets you access to free directory enquiries services too. To find out more about » 0800 Buster Click here
