"Downloads" are files that can be retrieved from the Internet.
To "download" is to request such a file to be transferred to your computer.
Downloads can contain many different things, including documents and software.
On this page you will find convenient links to popular free software titles,
from programs you might need to display certain files to others that might
be of interest you.
Please note: no items listed here are hosted at, endorsed, or supported by
Thrall.
You should always be mindful of the
potential issues
involved with downloading anything from the Internet or your e-mail.
A plugin required by many websites.
Edit, record, mix, or convert audio sound files.
Create 2D or 3D images and animations. See also
GIMP,
Inkscape.
Help solve global science, health, and technology issues. See also
SETI@Home.
Record presentations, tutorials, etc. on your computer.
Astronomy software/space simulator. See also
Stellarium.
Hard drive defragger (defragmentation) tool. See also
CCleaner,
Recuva.
Software / apps for displaying eBooks on computers, tablets, eReaders, etc. See also
eBooks Providers.
FTP file transfer client.
Mind mapping diagram software. See also
Dia.
A 3D interact globe from Google.
View or convert many different image file formats.
Audio/video player for Apple iTunes.
JRE (Java Runtime Environment). Plugin required by many websites.
Design Lego block objects on your computer.
For viewing Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint files.
Various commercial or free music software. See also
MuseScore.
An advanced text editor. Not a word processor.
Free/open source alternative to Microsoft Office. Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, and more. See also
LibreOffice.org
Hard drive utility for attempting to retrieve deleted files. See also
CCleaner,
Defraggler.
Scan space for extraterrestrial signals. See also
BOINC.
File compression / archive decompression.
A plugin required by some websites. From Microsoft.
High precision calculator, interactive math expressions. See also
Sage,
Scilab.
A free spyware scanner.
Astronomy software. 3D planetarium. See also
Celestia.
An e-mail program. Create folders, filter messages, and more.
View TIFF image files (documents, photographs, illustrations).
Linux operating system. For advanced computer users.
A video editor.
A free dictionary and thesaurus.
Find alternative software solutions. For Mac, Windows, Linux, and other platforms.
Software and apps for Windows, Mac, and other platforms.
Free software directory.
Program and security updates, utilities, and more.
Free software directory.
eBooks and eAudiobooks apps and players for various computers/operating systems/portable media players.
Applications (software) for use via USB drives.
Open source software. Various programs for different operating systems.
Listings of various providers from the Open Directory Project.
* PLEASE NOTE *
Not all downloads are safe on the Internet. Downloads from the Web (or from e-mail)
can contain viruses, spyware, or other potentially harmful contents.
Not all downloads on the Internet are free or complete. Some downloads might be demos or
trials and require activation, personal information, payment, or a subscription.
Some downloadable files elsewhere on the Internet may not be legally provided.
Always be mindful of potential
copyright
and
intellectual property issues.
Before downloading
anything from the Internet your computer should
already have updated virus and spyware protection software.
Any download might make various changes - good or bad - to your computer,
or cause your computer to malfunction.
Be sure to review thoroughly all computer system requirements,
instructions, terms of service, disclaimers, and other information
from download providers before proceeding.
Downloading and installation should only be attempted by experienced
users aware of the potential problems and risks.
You should back up your information before attempting to make any changes
to your computer system.
You are entirely responsible for whatever happens to your computer system,
so always proceed with extreme caution and heightened awareness!
