Recommended software for studentsLearn more at Software for 2020. |
Antivirus & Security | Windows | Mac OSX | ||
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Symantec Antivirus | Protects your computer from viruses | |||
Malwarebytes | Malware detection and removal tool available as a free download for individual use | |||
SUPERAntiSpyware | Spyware detection tool available as a free download for individual use | |||
Compression Tools | Windows | Mac OSX | ||
7-Zip | Compresses files | |||
StuffIt Expander | Unzips compressed files | |||
Curricular Software | Windows | Mac OSX | ||
DyKnow | Interactive learning and classroom management | |||
Adobe Creative Cloud | Educational pricing for student subscription | |||
ChemDraw | Molecule editor for Chemistry classes | |||
SPSS 26 | Predictive analytics software | |||
Email & Communication | Windows | Mac OSX | ||
Google Apps Mail | Email, calendaring, collaboration, and much more | |||
Google Hangouts | Text and voice chat | |||
Google Meet | Videoconferencing - available to all students, faculty, and staff | |||
Zoom | Videoconferencing - Pro accounts available for DePauw faculty and staff - Basic (free) account available for students | |||
Internet Browsers and Tools | Windows | Mac OSX | ||
Google Chrome | Web browser | |||
Microsoft Internet Explorer | Web browser | |||
Mozilla Firefox | Recommended Web browser | |||
Java | Enables Java applets | |||
Media Players | Windows | Mac OSX | ||
Apple QuickTime | Media player | |||
iTunes | Media player that plays and downloads digital music and video | |||
Windows Media | Recommended media player | |||
DePauw Network Tools | Windows | Mac OSX | ||
Network Drives | Enables access to DePauw's local network resources (I: drive) | |||
VPN | Securely access DePauw online resources from off campus | |||
NETWORK PRINTERS | Windows | Mac OSX | ||
Network Printers | Enables printing to public campus printers | |||
Windows | Mac OSX | |||
Adobe Acrobat Reader | Opens PDFs | |||
Pdf995 | Create PDFs | |||
Productivity | WINDOWS | MAC OSX | ||
Microsoft Office 365 | Full version available to students at no charge | |||
REMOTE DESKTOP | WINDOWS | MAC OSX | ||
Remote Desktop | Securely access DePauw online resources from off campus using a virtual desktop |