Links - Utilities
We have compiled a list of useful tools and programs available on the internet. Please let us know if you find any broken links.
Acrobat Reader Allows you to read documents in PDF format which is one of the most common formats for information found on the web.
Acrobat ReaderFree Download
CutePDF Allows you to make PDF files from any other file. Great for posting downloadable info on the web. After installing CutePDF, you may generate a PDF file by selecting Print and selecting CufePDF instead of your printer.
SnagIt A picture is worth a thousand words when showing someone a sequence of steps on your PC. SnagIt allows you to make an image capture of your screen or any portion of your screen. Try for free for 30 days.
Irfanview is a fast, compact, and innovative graphic viewer (Freeware for non-commercial use) graphic viewer. Use Irfanview to change image size or add effects to your pictures easily and quickly. Need to reduce the size of pictures for email or web? Irfanview allows you to batch convert!
Winzip is a great way to compress or uncompress your large files for distributing or archiving.
Audacity is a free audio editor. You can record sounds, play sounds, import and export WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files, and more. Use it to edit your sounds using Cut, Copy and Paste (with unlimited Undo), mix tracks together, or apply effects to your recordings
Ad-Aware for ads and other tracking information placed on your PC as you surf the web. Great way to keep your PC clean of these unwanted small applications which may slow your computer or conflict with the programs you need. (Free download available)
Spybot Search and Destroy can detect and remove a multitude of adware, spyware, and other malware files and modules from your computer. (Free download available)
Adware Away Another excellent program for removing unwanted or malicious applications from you PC. It removes hijackers, Spyware, Adware, Trojans and Worms. (Free scan capablility, purchase required for fixing problems)
K9 Web Protection is an internet filter recommended by educational technology to help protect your children from certain web sites.