Additional Information
Instant Email Checker - Allows you to check your mailbox and delete any unwanted messages before downloading. Great for
getting rid of those huge file attachments.
56k Modems - Everything you ever wanted to know about 56k modems.
Advice on resolving commonly encountered modem problems. Buyers guide and reviews.
Child Safety - Child safety on the Internet. Do you know what
your children are viewing? This site contains advice for parents and links to software and other
resources to help keep your families Internet experience an enjoyable one.
Web Browsers
Firefox - Firefox allows you to browse faster, more safely and efficiently. Includes built-in
Popup blocker and improved security.
Internet Explorer - Microsoft's browser with Outlook Express email client and news reader.
Email Programs
Eudora Email - The computer industry has recognized Eudora with more than 70 industry awards.
Today, more than 20 million people worldwide use Eudora email.
Thunderbird - Thunderbird makes email safer, faster, and easier than ever before with the industry's best implementations
of features such as intelligent spam filters & built-in spell checker.
Pegasus Mail - Pegasus Mail is a free, standards-based electronic mail client suitable for use by single or
multiple users on single computers or on local area networks.
SPAMfighter - SPAMfighter is a free, highly effective anti-spam tool that integrates closely with Outlook or
Outlook Express to filter out spam email. Includes whitelist and blacklist facilities etc.
Miscellaneous
Ad-Aware - Ad-Aware provides advanced protection from Spyware advertising, Parasites, Trojans, Dialers,
Malware, Browser hijackers, web surfing tracker components etc.
Magic Mail Having problems with large unwanted email attachments? This program lets you view your
messages and delete those you don't want before downloading!
Core-FTP - A full featured FTP program available free to home users. It is used for uploading and downloading
files from the Internet and is often used by developers to update the pages on their websites.
Winzip - Most files that you download from the Internet are compressed to save space and speed transfers.
You will need to un-compress your files with Winzip before you can use them.
Housecall Online Virus Scanner - An excellent FREE online virus scanning service. No need to install any special software. This scanner
runs from your web browser and both scans and optionally removes any infected files it finds.
McAfee Anti-Virus - Anti-virus software, latest virus alerts and recovery advice.
F-Secure Virus Info Centre - This site was the first anti-virus web site ever - and is considered the industry
standard source for up-to-date information on new viruses and hoax alerts.
Virus Hoax Warnings - If you ever receive one of those emails claiming there's a deadly new virus about then check this site
out before doing anything else. And whatever else you do, DON'T forward the virus warning on to anyone
else - Delete it! Hoax virus warnings are all too common and can result in major conjestion of the
networks. They almost invariably claim that the new virus can't be detected by various well known
anti-virus programs and urge you to send the message on to everyone in your address book.
The Internet White pages - Telecom NZ White Pages phone book.
The Internet Yellow Pages - Telecom NZ Yellow Pages phone book.
