This page has direct links to download software discussed in classes…

 

Handbrake - rip DVD to movie files
click here to go to the website where you can download this
LiquidCD - rips DVDs
click here to go to the website where you can download this
RipIt - rips DVDs
click here to go to the website where you can download this
SimplyBurns - rips DVDs
click here to go to the website where you can download this
Webcal - Calendars for iCal
click here to go to the website where you can download additional calendars for use with your iCal application.
Dashboard Tweaks
click here to download a .zip file of the folder that contains two small applications to install and uninstall the Dashboard tweak shown at the U3A Mac Group's class. After downloading you can put the folder anywhere on your Mac and run the 'Dashboad tweak' to get the Dashboard configured so that widgets may be dragged to the Desktop.
OpenOffice
click here to download the .dmg file of the OpenOffice installer then open it and install it in your Applications folder

Click the icon above to go to the OpenOffice.org website
Movie Times widget
click here to download the .zip file then open it and install it into your Dashboard
MPEG Streamclip
A useful movie application for downloading youTube clips

Click the icon above to go to the Squared 5 website
Readable
Free bookmark install to make web pages easier to read

Readable

Try dragging the button above to your browser's bookmarks bar
If dragging doesn't work, go to the 'Readable' link on the left and follow the instructions there
Apple iWork
Free 30 day trial download
Microsoft Office
Free 30 day trial download

French accents
How to use French (and other languages) accents, for text
Perian
Software that helps your Mac read a wider range of media types
VLC
Software that opens most media types
Flip4Mac
Software to help when playing Windows media files
Apple Mail - plugins and tools download
Apple Tutorials - links page
Apple - Find Out How - Mac Basics
MenuCalendarClock for iCal
GraphicConverter