Just a few programs and things you might want to consider......


WATP television is now online

Download & install VLC media player.

VLC media player.

This is a very powerful bit of software.

It plays just about any file type, will allow you to convert file formats and stream audio or videos quite easily.

Works on any operating system as well.

Once you have it installed, follow the directions below to watch Rangers in TV quality.


To watch a replay open VLC

click media

click open network stream

type in the address

hit enter & that's it.

The quality is very good but does require a decent internet connection.


Adobe Acrobat Reader

Most machines already have this program. If you do, make sure you keep it current. You may have noticed that I have been using PDF files for many of the pages recently. It has many features that are quite useful. Play around with the toolbar at the top of the PDF pages. It is easy to adjust the size of the document, print specific information or e-mail pages. It scales to fit any screen size.


Open Office

Can't open spread sheets ? Word Documents ? No need to pay for Microsoft Office.

Here is free suite of programs that will allow you to use all the office suite programs.

Why pay for Microsoft Office programs when this is available for free?


Firefox

Instead of Microsoft Internet Explorer, here is a better alternative.

The chief improvement is security. You can have both browsers reside on your PC.

Firefox is very similar to Explorer in the way you use it. Very easy to install and use.


Ubuntu

Have an older PC that is slow slow slow ? Just use your PC for the web and e-mail?

Instead of upgrading your machine, you may want to consider a new operating system. Here is an operating system that runs great on lower end machines, will provide the Open Office suite, e-mail and is free. Another plus is that it does not require the additional cost of anti-virus software. The open source Linux family of operating systems do not have the security issues that plague Windows. You can bump around the internet without worrying about spy ware, Trojans and other nasty little bugs. There is a decent media player and there are plenty of open source programs to do for free what Microsoft charges for.

Ubuntu may not play nice with Windows programs, so if you are attached to your Microsoft Money or Front Page programs for example, this may not be a solution for you, but it is well worth a look.

For the more advanced users, installing multiple operating systems is an option. Installation instructions are on the link.


Windows users : keep your pc clean

here are some free programs to do so.

be advised when it comes to anti virus programs, you get what you pay for.

Clean that PC ->   CCleaner 

Get rid of Spy Ware ->  SpyBot search & destroy

Online Virus Scan  -> Trend Micro House Call

Anti Virus Software -> AVG


Internet telecasts

Here are a few places where you can watch the fitba online. Your viewing quality can vary.

ATDHE - no software required, everything works inside your browser so it is very easy to use. The viewing guide is simple and lists the days programming. Quality ranges from  barely watchable to outstanding.

Veetle - TV quality telecast, not always a great variety of telecasts but superb viewing when there is something you want to watch.

MyP2P - this service links to those streaming the telecasts. Requires loading various software to view telecasts.

There is a download page that provides access to required programs. Sopcast, TVU, TVANTS, Stream Torrent are recommended on your PC to use this site. All are available on the download page link. Some of the telecasts originating in the Far East are TV quality. The higher KBS rate usually means a better quality picture. The guide gives you access to the entire weeks worth of telecasts which is quite handy.