Free Internet Software
The Best Internet Software
I’ve scoured the online world to find the best Internet software in several categories, and I tried hard to find Macintosh equivalents for Windows programs when available. Most of the Windows programs are FREE, as are most of the Mac versions, but there were a few cases where I couldn’t find a freebie or equivalent for the Mac. Let’s have a look…
WEB BROWSERS
FireFox (WIN/MAC/LINUX) FREE
Firefox is a full-featured alternative to Internet Explorer that offers more secure browsing, popup blocking, tabbed browsing (view more than one web page in a single window), built-in search and a download manager. http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/
Opera (WIN/MAC/LINUX) FREE
Opera’s hallmark is compliance with Internet standards, and features a pop-up blocker, multiple-window
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FORM FILLERS
Roboform (WIN) FREE
RoboForm memorizes and stores your passwords, so you don’t have to. It automatically logs you into websites and completes online forms with one click. Passwords can be printed, copied to another computer, backed up, and restored. http://www.roboform.com
My research shows no equivalent to Roboform for Macs. The Safari browser has some built-in form filling, but it will not work with IE, Firefox or other browsers.
RSS READERS
Feed Demon (WIN) FREE TRIAL
Stop wasting time checking your favorite web
...accurate, so use caution and document your sources carefully. The death records of women can be difficult to track down because during certain periods of time and in different locations, women were considered property. They belonged to husbands and fathers, ...
NetNewsWire (MAC) FREE TRIAL
NetNewsWire is an easy-to-use RSS and Atom newsreader for Mac OS X. Its familiar three-paned interface similar to Apple Mail can fetch and display news from thousands of different websites and weblogs, making it quick and easy to keep up with the latest news. http://ranchero.com/netnewswire/
REMOTE CONTROL
LogMeIn (WIN) FREE
Access your home or work computer via the Internet. LogMeIn offers full access and remote control of your computer via
...be tricky. Be sure to try various spellings of the surname and first name. Even try using first initials if you can't find the person you are searching for by using their full name. Checking "Exact Spelling" will search for ...
Remote Desktop (MAC)
Mac users, try Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection Client for Mac. http://www.microsoft.com/mac/otherproducts/otherproducts.aspx?pid=remotedesktopclient
SEARCH UTILITIES
Google Desktop Search (WIN)
Google Desktop Search lets you search the web or your own computer. Very handy when you want to find that file or email containing a certain word or phrase. By continuously cataloging your hard drive, Desktop Search can find text inside files created by Outlook, Thunderbird, Firefox, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Instant Messenger, PDFs and more. http://desktop.google.com/
Finder (MAC) FREE
If you have
...And what about foreign films? Wouldn't you like to be able to watch something with subtitles - and skip reading them? Invigorate the Brain Adults benefit from the brain stimulation produced by language training. Seniors who tackle a foreign language ...
FILE TRANSFER (FTP)
WINSCP (WIN) FREE
A highly rated file transfer program useful for updating your web sites. Supports SFTP for secure file transfer and can set permissions on remote files too. http://winscp.net/eng/index.php
Fetch (MAC) $25 - FREE TRIAL
This is the one everybody recommends for Mac file transfer. Full featured, but alas, not a freebie. http://www.fetchsoftworks.com
NETWORK UTILITIES
Sam Spade (WIN) FREE
Sam Spade is a powerful tool for
...and when to look to find the obituary in their local newspaper. Many places are served by more than one newspaper, so search all those you can find. The availability of other milestones like birth, engagement and wedding announcements vary, ...
IPNetMonitor (MAC) $40
IPNetMonitor provides a set of 15 commonly used Internet tools which allow Macintosh users to monitor and debug their connections to the Internet. http://mac.softpedia.com/get/Utilities/IPNetMonitorX.shtml
TELNET CLIENTS
Secure NetTerm (WIN) $30 - FREE TRIAL
Telnet allows your PC to emulate another type of computer, and is especially useful for connecting to a Unix shell account. I use NetTerm to remotely login to my web host’s Unix-based server and manage my websites. Make sure you ALWAYS use a telnet client that supports SSH encryption, or you will be sending
...share the same two parents. Sibling DNA tests can be further modified into half-sibling tests and twin zygosity DNA tests. Genetic tests can also determine other DNA relationships like grandparentage, aunt or uncle, first cousin, and so forth. DNA testing ...
Nifty Telnet (MAC) FREE
Nifty Telnet-SSH is said to be the best free SSH (secure shell) client for MacOS 9. http://www.msi.umn.edu/user_support/ssh/nifty_os9.html
For MacOS X users, you can use the built-in Terminal tool. This page tells how to enable Kerberos to make secure (encrypted) connections with Terminal. http://www.it.iastate.edu/pub/mng338/mng338.html
Reprinted from: http://www.askbobrankin.com/free_internet_software.html
BOB RANKIN… is a tech writer and computer programmer who enjoys exploring the Internet and sharing the fruit of his experience with others. His work has appeared in ComputerWorld, NetGuide, and NY Newsday. Bob is publisher of the Internet TOURBUS newsletter, author of several computer books, and creator of the http://LowfatLinux.com website.
...resources: International Genealogical Index (IGL) and DNA analysis. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints copied most of their available genealogical records onto microfilm. An important part of the Mormon faith is tracing their family history, so there ...