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Recommended Websites
Here are some free websites I have found that have useful services. On most of them, there is an option to buy or upgrade if you want more.
- AVG Free Anti-Virus Software- Scans computer for viruses, checks for updates automatically. Free download. When you follow the link, just click on the blue button that says, "Download AVG Free 8.0".
- CCleaner- Scans computer for unwanted files that build up from visiting websites. After scanning, it definitely makes your computer go faster. To download: Click on link, then on the right, click on the green arrow that says next to it, 'Download Latest Version'. Once downloaded and installed, open the program, then click analyze. Once it is done, click Run Cleaner.
-McAfee FreeScan- Scans your computer through the internet. It will tell you that it is downloading ActiveX in order to scan- no worries, this is fine!
-Trend Micro HouseCall- Also scans your computer through the internet. Once at the site, scroll down and click 'Launch HouseCall'. It'll take a while to open it and check it. If there is a pop-up while checking, click Run. Then on the 'Quick Select' screen, choose 'Scan complete computer for malware, grayware and vulnerabilities.' It will then scan your system.
- Ad-Aware- Scans your computer for unwanted files that are taking up space. Free download.
-OpenOffice- An alternative to Microsoft Word if you don't have it. It can open and save as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft Office files. It works basically the same. Free download.
-Weebly- You can make your own website for free. This website is made with Weebly. It can either be a subdomain of Weebly (yourname.weebly.com) or if you pay a low yearly fee (around $20/year depending on how long you buy the name) you can get your own domain name (yourname.com).
-Skype- If you have a microphone or webcam on your computer, you can make calls to other Skype members through the internet. For a small fee, you can call landlines and cell phones, too. Works good if you have a friend/relative living far away and you don't want to pay for long-distance calls, you both can just get Skype. Free download and free Skype member-to-Skype member calls.
Picnik- Free online photo editing.
JumpCut-Free online video editing.