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Featured Software::
ChicoNet staff constantly monitor, test and review new software that can improve our customers Internet experience. Below as a list of the top 12 programs. All of the software is free, just click the relevant link to download. Although all of the following software is supported for ChicoNet customers, please refer to the software documentation, online and otherwise before contacting tech support.
Free. It's the magic word for an ever-expanding wealth of downloadable software and online services. Free doesn't necessarily mean good, however, and hunting for freebies can mean sifting through a lot of junk.
That's where we come in. We surfed, clicked and installed to find sparkling free gems capable of planning your time, keeping you in touch and tuning and securing your PC, not to mention glitzing up your desktop, helping you stay productive and entertaining you with music, videos, photos and games. We paid special attention to programs and services you may not have heard of. Read More |
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Firefox
A web browser from Mozilla, Firefox has tabbed browsing and automated pop-up blocking. Firefox is quickly becoming the de facto way of perusing web pages. Free ( Recommended) website |
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Thunderbird
An email client, also from Mozilla. Thunderbird has many advanced spam blocking and mail filtering tools that can add even more protection to the spam filtering that comes with all ChicoNet accounts. Free ( Recommended) website |
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Google Web Accelerator
A free service provided by the search engine giant google, this software creates a cache of recently visited files on google servers and re-delivers it back to the user, delivering a seemingly faster connection. Free website |
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Slipstream Web Accelerator
For ChicoNet Slipstream customers, this is where you can download the required program to run the high speed connection. Free download |
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Open Office
If you want Microsoft Office but don't want to pay to pay the fees, Open Office is a totally free, open source simulation of the business suite. Able to read and write in Excel, Word, and Power point files, Open Office is a ChicoNet favorite. Free website |
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Smart Ftp
An Ftp client, Smart FTP is a totally free, easy to use, easy to configure program. Ftp stands for file transfer protocol. Free website |
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Trillian
Combining all chat services into one easy to use interface, Trillian is an advanced chat client with streaming audio and video capability. Oh yeah, and its Free. website |
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
The only way to read pdf files. Serious. Free website |
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Skype
Free Voice over IP service, allowing you to make calls over your internet connection. Free website |
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Google Earth
3-D Earth mapping software from the search engine giant. Note: large download, requires Broadband Wireless or DSL service. website |
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AVG Free
An excellent free complete anti virus solution. Free subscription to virus definitions with the private use version. Free ( Recommended) website |
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Ad-Aware
The best anti-spyware scanning software available. 100% Free! ( Recommended) website |
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