Notepad++ This cross platform source code and text editor has been downloaded over twenty million times. It has incredible features for those who need to utilize code editing tools for their daily grind, or even just for their own small business, personal website, or applications. However, it has been at the center of plenty of controversy, and has even been banned in several countries. Read more
Microsoft Security Essentials is a free download from Microsoft that is simple to install, easy to use, and always kept up to date so you can be assured your PC is protected by the latest technology. It's easy to tell if your PC is secure - when you're green, youre good. It's that simple. Microsoft Security Essentials runs quietly and efficiently in the background so you're free to use your Windows-based PC the way you want - without interruptions or long computer wait times. Read more
VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework, that plays most multimedias files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols. It is simple to use, yet very powerful and extendable. Read more
JISC Techdis Toolbar has been created as an open-source, cross-browser toolbar to help students customise the way they view and interact with web pages to help their study skills. The concept behind JISC Techdis Toolbar is simple: One toolbar to provide all of the functionality you would usually get in many different products, and which will run in any desktop web browser. Read more
JISC TechDis is pleased to announce the Beta launch of the new JISC TechDis Toolbar. This free application can be installed on a website or downloaded onto an individual PC, working seamlessly across all operating systems to provide significant benefits for everyone using the internet, especially those involved in education or with a disability. JISC TechDis has been working with associates at the University of Southampton's School of Electronics and Computer Science to create an updated and enhanced browser toolbar to replace the original, highly popular toolbar developed in 2005. The new toolbar is also available to users as a 'Lite' version that can be accessed with one simple mouse click. The new JISC TechDis Toolbar provides a range of productivity and accessibility tools and aids to help users customise the way they view and interact with web pages. Features include a text to speech function, spell checking and dictionary facilities, and a feature for gathering referencing information within a web page. It also provides simple ways to adjust the magnification or font used on web pages. Read more
VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualised for x86 hardware. Targeted at server, desktop and embedded use, it is now the only professional-quality virtualisation solution that is also Open Source Software. Read more
iTunes version 9.0.2 available iTunes is a free application for Mac and PC. It plays all your digital music and video. It syncs content to your iPod, iPhone, and Apple TV.