Random Resources

[symphonia117]

I have compiled a list of useful programs, files, websites, and etc. These are all for random purposes and all of them are free.  If anyone has a suggestion just let me know and I'll be sure to update this for everyone.  They are in no real particular order.

Name: Ubuntu
Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/](http://www.ubuntu.com/)
Description:
Ubuntu is a linux based OS.  Not only is this open source but you can also order a free CD to be shipped to you.  Shipping takes about a month but you can't complain… it's free!

Name: Mozilla FireFox
Website: [http://www.mozilla.com/](http://www.mozilla.com/)
Description:
Firefox is my personal favorite.  It is a web browser that in my opinion functions and loads much faster than IE and sports better features than Opera.

Name: Opera
Website: [http://www.opera.com/](http://www.opera.com/)
Description:
Opera is another Web Browser with unique features and abilities.

Name: Safari
Website: [http://www.apple.com/safari/](http://www.apple.com/safari/)
Description:
Safari is apple's web browser.

Name: Google Chrome
Website: [http://www.google.com/chrome](http://www.google.com/chrome)
Description:
Google's web browser.

Name: Adobe Flash Player
Website: [http://www.adobe.com/](http://www.adobe.com/)
Description:
Flash is practically required for any internet user these days.  Websites like YouTube rely heavily on Flash.

Name: Adobe Shockwave
Website: [http://www.adobe.com/](http://www.adobe.com/)
Description:
Like Flash, ShockWave is another essential these days.  It's not as popular as Flash is but ShockWave tends to be used primarily with 3D projects like games.  MMOs have even sprouted from this.

Name: Adobe Air
Website: [http://www.adobe.com/](http://www.adobe.com/)
Description:
Adobe Air allows programs and internet applications outside of the browser.

Name: Microsoft Silverlight
Website: [http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/](http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/)
Description:
Think of this as Microsoft's version of Flash.

Name: Java
Website: [http://java.com/](http://java.com/)
Description:
Considering that EE3 is going to use this I'd hope that you have it installed.  Java, like Flash and Air, is a widely used application that many programs use to run.

Name: OpenOffice
Website: [http://www.openoffice.org/](http://www.openoffice.org/)
Description:
OpenOffice is an open source office suite similar to Microsoft Office 2003.  It comes packed with a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing, and database programs.

Name: iTunes
Website: [http://www.apple.com/itunes/](http://www.apple.com/itunes/)
Description:
iTunes is one of the best free music players.  It has a massive online store and updates all of your song info.

Name: WinRAR
Website: [http://www.rarlab.com/](http://www.rarlab.com/)
Description:
WinRAR allows you to decompress and compress certain file types (including Zip and RAR files).

Name: PhotoScape
Website: [http://www.photoscape.org](http://www.photoscape.org/)
Description:
PhotoScape has hundreds of features and has a user-friendly GUI.  Not only can it edit photos but it can make animated GIFs and do many file conversions.

Name: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Website: [http://www.adobe.com/](http://www.adobe.com/)
Description:
Acrobat is a program designed to read PDF files efficiently and effectively.  Acrobat is also integrated into most web browsers so downloading and saving the file isn't always required.

Name: Google Earth
Website: [http://earth.google.com/](http://earth.google.com/)
Description:
Google Earth produces a 3D Earth that you can rotate and zoom-in in order to take a closer look at things.  All images are taken from space.

Name: Ebay Desktop
Website: [http://desktop.ebay.com/](http://desktop.ebay.com/)
Description:
Ebay Desktop utilizes Air's features and allows up-to-date live countdown for bids.  Get the edge and outbid everyone else at exactly one second left!

Name: Spybot Search & Destroy
Website: [http://www.safer-networking.org/](http://www.safer-networking.org/)
Description:
Spybot is a free program to help keep your computer virus clean.  It's constantly updated and is funded only by donations.

Name: Quicktime
Website: [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/](http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/)
Description:
Quicktime is a media player that is incorperated into many websites to play videos and music that has been embedded into the page.

Name: AIM
Website: [http://dashboard.aim.com/aim](http://dashboard.aim.com/aim)
Description:
Aim is probably the most popular Instant messanger around.  If you want to IM, your best chances lie with AIM.

Name: FrostWire
Website: [http://www.frostwire.com/](http://www.frostwire.com/)
Description:
FrostWire is basically a free LimeWire.  It supports torrents, has a built-in IRC chat, is open source, is compatible with iTunes, and will send you free stickers in the mail!!! (best part)

Name: Picasa
Website: [http://picasa.google.com/](http://picasa.google.com/)
Description:
Picasa is a simple photo editing tool made by Google.  It lacks features but is very user-friendly.

Name: RealVNC
Website: [http://realvnc.com/](http://realvnc.com/)
Description:
RealVNC creates a virtual network connection between the server and your computer.  This is basically Remote Desktop simplified.  It's best used with a large network to gain access to any computer at any time.

Name: Media Manager for PSP
Website: [http://www.playstation.com/mediamanager/en/](http://www.playstation.com/mediamanager/en/)
Description:
Sony's easy-to-use media manager for your PSP.  Back-up all your files and add new ones to your PSP with ease.

Name: BitPim
Website: [http://www.bitpim.org/](http://www.bitpim.org/)
Description:
BitPim allows you to extract files like text messages (sms messages) from your phone and back them up on your computer.  It also extracts contacts, ringtones, pics, and more.

Name: CrossLoop
Website: [http://crossloop.com/](http://crossloop.com/)
Description:
CrossLoop is a VNC that does not require port forwarding.  It is very secure as it requires a person at each computer to connect.

Name: Zune
Website: [http://www.zune.net](http://www.zune.net)
Description:
Zune isn't just your average media player.  It has a $15 a month for unlimited song downloads plan! It also allows you to stream files to your xbox 360 if you don't have Windows Media Center.

Name: CDBurnerXP
Website: [http://cdburnerxp.se/](http://cdburnerxp.se/)
Description:
This program allows you to burn and rip files from CDs.

Name: CPU-Z
Website: [http://cpuid.com/](http://cpuid.com/)
Description:
CPU-Z detects everything you would ever want to know about your processor and then some.

Name: PC Wizard
Website: [http://cpuid.com/](http://cpuid.com/)
Description:
PC Wizard Detects you're entire system build even up to the current rpm of you're fan.  This thing tells you EVERYTHING!

Name: HWMoniter
Website: [http://cpuid.com/](http://cpuid.com/)
Description:
HWMoniter keeps track of your computer's "health" and feeds you constant updates.

Name: µTorrent
Website: [http://www.utorrent.com/](http://www.utorrent.com/)
Description:
µTorrent is a small but powerful Bittorrent client.

Name: Install Creator
Website: [http://www.clickteam.com/](http://www.clickteam.com/)
Description:
Allows you to create installation files.

Name: DivX
Website: [http://www.divx.com](http://www.divx.com)
Description:
DivX is one of the best media players for .xvid and .mkv videos.  it's quality is assured and runs smoothly even with a slow CPU.

Name: Gladinet
Website: [http://gladinet.com/](http://gladinet.com/)
Description:
The Gladinet client allows you to upload your files to Cloud hosting services like Microsoft's SkyBox.  Gladinet creates a virtual drive folder on your computer that you can just click and drag files and folders to and it will automatically begin creating all necessary folders and uploading your files to your Cloud host.

Name: Hiren's BootCD
Website: [http://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd](http://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd)
Description:
This BootCD comes packed with hundreds of programs.  Due to possible legal issues you must request the .iso file download through an e-mail.

Name: gimp
Website: [http://www.gimp.org/](http://www.gimp.org/)
Description:
Gimp allows you to edit photos similar (but not as well as) to photoshop.

Name: RAD game tools
Website: [http://www.radgametools.com/](http://www.radgametools.com/)
Description:
Includes BINK video codec, Miles sound system codec, Granny 3D game builder, and pixomatic 3D renderer.  Often used with console video games (like bioshock).

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[Drummerpete]

Sort it alphamabetically if you have time.
And maybe sort it into groups.

[Dragonfriend7]

Hurray for software & hardware! :D

[Craselin]

You should add HaXe
www.haxe.org

[XPiXel]

Oh my pet pony! These are sweet!

[Toranos]

You should add this to the list, I heard it's really good.
http://www.touchofdeathforums.com/eclipse/

/endkissarsery.

But actually, this list is really good, i've clicked a few links so far, thanks :)

[ToshiroHayate]

Most of these are basic things that should already be on your computer..  But why is Ubuntu up there? Can you imagine people with 3 posts trying to to get that to work? LOL.

Name: Spybot Search & Destroy  <– Seems miss placed. Seeing as it's the only one. Inb4 trap!