IT Resources

This is the after IT resources section. Ashford Christ church prides itself on meeting the needs of our
students and staff. Below is listed a selection of useful applications/updates and installers that we think will
be of use to you. Many are used at school during lessons, but we also have a few recommendations for other useful software to install at home on your computer

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Security Software

Below are a list of recommended freeware that is focused on keeping you PC/Laptop Secure from Threats.

• AVG Free - a free and highly recommended antivirus protection tool
• Spybot Search and Destroy - a free and easy to use spyware and adware remover

Educational Software

Below are a list of recommended applications that are focused on Educational resources.

• Google Earth - a very popular free virtual globe, map and geographic information program
  Website: http://earth.google.co.uk/         
• Freemind - a free mind mapping program
  Website: http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page
• Stellarium - a free virtual telescope, explore the stars and galaxies
  Website: http://www.stellarium.org/
• Robot Prog - a free program to learn simple programing skills
  Website: http://www.physicsbox.com/supportrobotprogen.html

Graphics/Design Software

Below are a list of recommended applications that are focused on either graphics editing or design
oriented resources.

• Scratch -
• Google Sketch Up
• GIMP

High End Graphics/Design Software

Below are a list of recommended links that are focused on either high end graphics editing or design
oriented resources, including our best liked turorial and extras links.

• http://www.freeonlineclasses.net/
• http://photoshoptutorials.ws/downloads/doc_details-12.html
• http://www.adobe.com/

Media Software

Below is a list of media applications and downloads for all the most common media files used, from video to music to zipped files

• VLC Media Player - Highly compatible audio and video player supporting a wide range of file types
• Real Player
• Quick Player
• DIV X - A handy codec and video player needed for DIVX compressed files0
• Windows Multi Media
• Audacity - Edit and transfom any audio file with a variety of tools and effects, or record your own
• Flash Player - A must have program for all your favourite video sites such as Youtube and Google Video to playback
• Java -
• Adobe reader - The most commonly used software for opening .PDF files
• Screen Hunter - Simple and easy to use screen capture sofware
• Win RAR -  Capable of packing and unpacking numerous archive files such as .zip .cab.

Office Suites - Add ons

Below are a list of recommended applications that are that are alternatives to MS offfice or that make
MS Office more compatible with office alternatives. Or make reverse office formatting possible. As well
as links to office templates add ons etc.

• Open Office - A free alternative to the MiS Ofiice package and capable of opening and saving MS Office files
• MS Office Compatibility Pack for Office 2007 Formats.
• MS Office Add-ons
• MS Templates

Web Browser Software

Below are a list of varous free Browser applications that are available for download.

• Fire Fox
• Google Chrome
• Safari

Website Creation Software

Below are a list of recommended applications that are focused on website creation resources.

• Joomla
• Moodle