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Welcome to the Growldog.com Technology Site! Click on the categories below to open a list of sites that have information and software applications that are good for your computers.
- Educational Software:
- Stellarium: is a free open source planetarium for your computer. It shows a realistic sky in 3D, just like what you see with the naked eye, binoculars or a telescope. It is being used in planetarium projectors. Just set your coordinates and go.
- Graphics & Interactive Development:
- Blender: is the free open source 3D content creation suite, available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License.
- GIMP: is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. It works on many operating systems, in many languages.
- MakeHuman: is an open source (so it's completely free), innovative and professional software for the modelling of 3-Dimensional humanoid characters. Features that make this software unique include a new, highly intuitive GUI and a high quality mesh, optimized to work in subdivision surface mode (for example, Zbrush). Using MakeHuman, a photorealistic character can be modeled in less than 2 minutes; MakeHuman is released under an Open Source Licence (GPL3.0) , and is available for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
- Scratch: a programming language for everyone. Create interactive stories, games, music and art - and share them online.
- Music / Audio Production:
- Audacity: is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
- LMMS: is a free cross-platform alternative to commercial programs like FL Studio, which allow you to produce music with your computer. This includes the creation of melodies and beats, the synthesis and mixing of sounds, and arranging of samples. You can have fun with your MIDI-keyboard and much more; all in a user-friendly and modern interface.
- TuxGuitar: is an opensource multitrack tablature editor. You can read and write Guitar Pro files using TuxGuitar.
- Office Applications:
- LibreOffice: is the power-packed free, libre and open source personal productivity suite for Windows, Macintosh and GNU/Linux, that gives you six feature-rich applications for all your document production and data processing needs: Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw, Math and Base. Support and documentation is free from our large, dedicated community of users, contributors and developers. You, too, can also get involved!
- Notepad++: a free source code editor which supports several programming languages running under the MS Windows environment.
- PDFCreator: is one of the best known programs to create PDF files from any application. Start converting your documents and add encryption with PDFCreator to secure them against modifications.
- ThunderBird: is a free email application that's easy to set up and customize - and it's loaded with great features!
- Security Tools & Technology Information:
- Enhancing Security: This website was written to be used as a resource for Network Security professionals, School network administrators and the typical home user. It has information that could be a useful resource for Teachers, parents, home users, and Network Administrators.
- MalwareBytes: Anti-Malware helps you defeat Malware once and for all.
- MSBA: Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) is an easy-to-use tool designed for the IT professional that helps small- and medium-sized businesses determine their security state in accordance with Microsoft security recommendations and offers specific remediation guidance. Improve your security management process by using MBSA to detect common security misconfigurations and missing security updates on your computer systems.
- Microsoft Security Essentials: provides real-time protection for your home or small business PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
- OpenDNS: makes networks in homes, schools and businesses safer, faster, smarter and more reliable through malware protection, Web filtering, security and navigation services.
- Piriform: Download CCleaner, Defraggler, Recuva, Speccy - Millions of users worldwide!
- SpeakWisdom: The Home Page of Brent Williams, of Kennesaw State University. You can learn a lot about computer technology from the information provided at this site.
- SUPERAntiSpyware: Free Malware Remover. Remove Malware, Spyware, Rootkits, Adware, Worms, & Parasites.
- TechRepublic: TechRepublic provides real world advice on how to make technology work in business. Through a combination of articles, forums, and multimedia, TechRepublic cuts through the hype with insight, analysis, and actionable information from a community of over four million IT professionals.
- Windows Sysinternals: The Sysinternals web site was created in 1996 by Mark Russinovich and Bryce Cogswell to host their advanced system utilities and technical information. Whether you're an IT Pro or a developer, you'll find Sysinternals utilities to help you manage, troubleshoot and diagnose your Windows systems and applications.
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