Computers
SAARP has a special agreement with Universe Direct which enables us to offer refurbished, branded computers to our members at extremely low prices and also includes genuine licensed software which is normally an extremely expensive item. These items have a 12-month warranty.
Universe Direct contact details:
Telephone -
Call Centre:
0861 102149
Telephone - office: 021-510 3414
Fax: 021-510 1385
Or go to the website (http://www.universedirect.co.za): Universe Direct
- Click on the SAARP Logo on the upper left side.
- When password request is shown, enter "saarp" (under user name) and "saarp123" (under password).
- This brings up a screen labelled SAARP Premier Page, with our products available at a discount.
- Double click on whatever product/s you require, which adds them to your cart.
- When finished, provided no adjustments are made, click on "checkout".
- This places you on a new secure screen for making payments.
- Enter the detail of your credit card and method of payment (straight or budget).
- Confirm transaction and you will be returned to the basic entry point.
- Shortly after this you will be contacted telephonically by Universe Direct to confirm the transaction you have just concluded.
Sit back and wait for the courier to deliver!
Internet service provider
The first thing you will need to get online is an internet service provider.
We have a choice of internet providers for members.
Vanilla: Provides a broad spectrum of different internet services. Their contact detail and product offering is available at www.vanilla.co.za
XDSL are also internet service providers of note and provide a good alternative supplier to members. Their website is www.x-dsl.co.za
The internet is such a moving target, that we recommend you do a bit of checking to ensure you are getting the best deal for your circumstances.
Free software
There is free software available on the internet for several purposes. Here are some programmes that you might find useful:
Avast
AVAST is a "free for personal use" anti-virus programme which regularly updates itself and
is provided by ALWIL software. Find it at AVAST
Size is ± 18.8MB
Skype
SKYPE is a voice-over-internet-protocal (VOIP) programme which enables you to talk to others anywhere in the world, on your computer, without paying telephone bills. You, and the people you are speaking to, need Skype on your computer.
The size of SKYPE is around 22MB. It is available at Skype
Spybot
SPYBOT detects malware programmes trying to settle in your computer, and will destroy them for you if you scan for them. The size is ± 15.6MB. It can be downloaded at Spybot
Picasa
PICASA is a photo management and manipulation programme which is free from Google and downloadable from the Picasa website.
Downloading software from the internet
There is an enormous amount of free software on the internet that you can simply download. But beware: bear in mind that some of these programmes are quite large and will make a sizeable dent in your broadband capping limit. Also, not all download sites or programmes are trustworthy, and you should be careful not to download just anything offered. You should also make sure your anti-virus programme is up to date. If you do not have one already, this is the first thing you should download.
