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Computer Resources
Welcome to the LaBrae free software & resources page. On this page, you will find links to free software and web pages that have educational applications. Please consult the system requirements before installing any programs or downloading any software!
Is your home network secure and your family protected online?
Most households now run networks of devices linked to the Internet, including computers, laptops, gaming devices, TV’s or set top boxes, and cell phones that access wireless networks. To protect your home network and your family while they’re online you need to have the right tools in place and confidence that family members can surf safely and securely. Make sure you know the basics of securing your home network and your family’s privacy.
http://www.staysafeonline.org/in-the-home
OpenDNS FamilyShield
Easy and free family Internet filtering.
http://www.opendns.com/familyshield/
LibreOffice
LibreOffice is a free alternative to Microsoft Office. It has a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, database, and graphics software. It opens and will save files from just about any software.
http://www.libreoffice.org/
Paint.net
Paint.net is a free alternative to more expensive photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop. You can use the tools to create your own drawings, or you can import and edit your own photos.
http://www.getpaint.net/download.html
Microsoft Security Essentials
Does your home computer have an up to date antivirus program? An expired antivirus program provides no protection against new viruses. Microsoft has a free antivirus program now available.
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_essentials/
Printable Paper
Printable Paper allows you to download and print everything from graph paper, lined paper, financial paper, music paper, and more, all for free.
http://www.printablepaper.net/
Prezi
Free zooming presentation software. When you sign up for Prezi, you also get up to 100 GB of free online storage.
http://prezi.com/
Jing
Use Jing to capture anything you see on your computer screen and share it instantly...as an image or short movie.
http://www.jingproject.com/
Audacity
Audacity® is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
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