Useful Programs
On our website we sometimes use files that require a separate reader or plug-in. We have supplied some of the most frequently used ones below for you should you require them.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open and view PDF files and is FREELY available as a download from Adobe.
Download Acrobat Reader for various platforms
Adobe Flash Player
You will need Adobe Flash Player (formerly Macromedia Flash) to view all SWF (Shockwave Flash) files and is freely available to download from Adobe.
Download Adobe Flash Player
OpenOffice
Free to download, open office has open source versions of all the well known and mainstream office applications.
Download Open Office
Microsoft Excel Viewer
If you wish to view an excel spreadsheet and are using a Microsoft based PC download the Microsoft Excel Viewer below or if you are using another kind of platform (i.e. Mac or Linux) please download Open Office.
Download Microsoft Excel Viewer
Microsoft Word Viewer
If you do not currently have Microsoft Word installed on your computer, you may download Microsoft's Word viewer direct from Microsoft.
Download Word Viewer 2003
Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer
If you do not currently have Microsoft Powerpoint installed on your computer, you may download Microsoft's Powerpoint viewer direct from Microsoft.
Download PowerPoint Viewer 2003
Windows Media Player
If you are currently not using windows media player or would like to re-install it please download it from the Miicrosoft Media Player download page.
Download Windows Media Player
Alternative web browsers
There are alternative web browsers available which are certainly worth trying out and there is evidence to show they are becoming ever more popular instead of blindly continuing to use Microsoft's Internet Explorer
Mozilla Firefox
Safari for Windows
Opera for WIndows
Internet Security
Anyone who regularly uses the internet will know that there is a whole community of people and machines out there determined to infiltrate your computer and either cause serious trouble or just be a nuisance. They do this using a variety of programs like viruses, malware or spyware all of which can be detected and removed before they cause any damage. We have collected some of the best products available that are free to download and use or have a trial period to allow you to evaluate the product. Feel free to try them.
Firewalls
Zonealarm - Basic PC protection from hackers (Recommended)
Spyware blocking, detection and removal
SpywareBlaster - Prevent the installation of spyware and other potentially unwanted software.
CyberDefender - free virus scan and spyware download
SpywareGuard - A real-time protection solution against spyware
Spybot Search and Destroy - detects and removes spyware (Recommended)
Ad-aware - the original anti-spyware company
Anti Virus
Avast - Antivirus software with spyware blocker and comprehensive web surfing and identity theft protection.
AVG Free Edition - AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is one of the most popular solutions to provide basic security protection on home and non-commercial PCs
ClamWin Free Antivirus - ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and 2003.