Microsoft Office 365
Current students, faculty and staff get Microsoft Office 365 for FREE.
View download and installation instructions
Adobe Creative Cloud 
- FREE for select current students - Adobe Creative CloudCurrently enrolled students in a class that requires Adobe CC will be able to install it on one work and one personal computer. Enter your Madison College email address at adobe.com to complete logging in on the Madison College login page. Proceed to install the specific software required.
If you have a College-loaned laptop, one of the two installations you receive can be completed through the Company Portal. Students entitled to Adobe CC can also use the software through the virtual desktop. - Adobe Creative Cloud access questionsIf you are a current Madison College student and believe you should have access to Adobe CC but do not, please contact us and let us know which class you are in that requires it.
- Adobe Creative Cloud for EmployeesEmployees - contact Technology Services to learn how to install Adobe CC on your personal computer
Adobe also offers Creative Cloud at a discounted rate for students, if you prefer to purchase your own subscription.
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
Edit PDFs
Current students have access to Adobe Acrobat Pro DC through their virtual desktop.
Additional Software and Resources
Other retailers may have educational discounts available. You may be asked to show your student ID (OneCard) or supply a valid college email address.
AntiVirus and AntiMalware Programs
- Windows Defender / Microsoft Security Essentials Free antivirus /anti-malware security program for Windows
- BitDefender - MAC Virus scanner for MAC
- Malwarebytes - MAC Adware removal for MAC
Free Tools and Plug-ins
Your instructor may let you know if any of these tools might be useful for your course.
Be careful when installing or updating applications. Sometimes an unwanted toolbar or extra program may install also by default unless you deselect the options.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader View, print or save PDF files. Uncheck / deselect the optional offers.
Software on College-loaned laptops
Software on College-loaned laptops
If you were loaned a laptop through the Technology Access Program, please note it may take some time for default applications to load.
Once all applications have loaded, you should be able to access the Company Portal. You may be able to install optional applications through the Company Portal, depending on your classes. Not all students will have access to the software shown in the image.
VMware Horizon Client
The VMware Horizon Client is a default application that should be automatically installed on your College-loaned laptop. Select the VMware desktop icon to connect to your virtual desktop. You may have additional course-specific software available through your virtual desktop.
Browsers
Recommended browsers - Firefox or Chrome
- Have at least 2 browsers on your computer
- If you have a technical issue, try another browser
- Clearing the browser history and cache can fix many issues
- Blackboard browser check
check to make sure your computer is set up to work well with Blackboard
Additional Content Provider Browser Checks
Your instructor will let you know if you will be using any other specific course content resources. There may be specific technical requirements for those systems. For example:
Cloud Storage
Multimedia Assignments - Audio & Video
Technology
- Internet Discount FinderSome internet providers offer an array of discounted internet subscriptions based upon a variety of factors such as income, participation in Free and Reduced Cost Lunch programs, housing assistance, veteran status, Medicaid, Supplementary Security Income and more. This tool from the Wisconsin State Broadband Office can help you identify programs available based upon location.
Other retailers may have educational discounts available. You may be asked to show your student ID (OneCard) or supply a valid college email address.
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