Mac OS
For Macs it is useful to install Bootcamp. This will enable you to use your Mac with Windows OS or Mac OS
MS Office
You will need a school username and password. Login to your email. You can download Office 365 here, Click on the Install Apps button at the top left of the page.
Ninite is a website that you can use to install and update multiple programs at the same time. Choose the apps/programs you want to add or update. The ticked apps are the ones I use.
Other Recommended and Required Software
Web Design Software
Image Design Software
Anti- Virus
The choice of anti-virus software is up to you. AVG Avira Avast are all free. Only install one, or it will cause problems for you
Python Programming
Install Python and Anaconda (Spyder)
PDF Software
Using Adobe Reader DC- will allow you to add and comment on PDfs
PDF Sam will let you cut and join PDF files
Chrome Add Ons
Google Translate,
Grammarly also Flash Player. You might want to add a social bookmarking add on.
Media Players
VLC is a useful program for playng and editing Video Files
Utilities
7-zip lets you open and compress a number of different compressed file types and is free.
Flash Player
Flash Player Download for Windows Untick the McAfee AnitVirus Boxes