Your favorite free programs?

**blue** · 11-15-2009, 09:42 PM

Im going to volunteer at one or more locale senior centers for computer help/work/troubleshooting. Im putting together a thumb drive with my favorite and helpful software/programs.

Ild like to know what free programs/software that make your PC and internet experience easier or more enjoyable?

**DJFyrewolf36** · 11-15-2009, 10:55 PM

AVG antivirus...although it MAY go to pay only soon

VLC Media player, plays every type of media file
Open Office. A big one, it has I think better functionality than MS office lol.
IrfanView, a free picture editor. Not quite photoshop but its darn good.

**blue** · 11-15-2009, 11:19 PM

I switched my stepdads comp to Avast from AVG after AVG's last update.

VLC
Irfanveiw
OpenOffice

Are already on my list.

**Lady's Human** · 11-15-2009, 11:41 PM

Spybot S+D

**blue** · 11-15-2009, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by Lady's Human

Spybot S+D

Another one of my favorite downloads.

**DJFyrewolf36** · 11-15-2009, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by blue

I switched my stepdads comp to Avast from AVG after AVG's last update.

VLC
Irfanveiw
OpenOffice

Are already on my list.

How does Avast perform out of curiosity?

**blue** · 11-15-2009, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by DJFyrewolf36

How does Avast perform out of curiosity?

Ive used it for 5 or 6 years, and I have never had a problem. Its pretty lightweight, updates daily, and its free.

It uses less resources then AVG.

**Laura's Babies** · 11-16-2009, 12:11 AM

I have used Avast for years and it stop things BEFORE it gets onto to your computer.. A alarm goes off to warn you a file or whatever is infected before you download it.. Done saved me a ton of times.. Nortons let them in when I had it, Avast slams the door in their face. It is the BEST anti virus I have used to date!