CCS - Computers and computer networks for Grand Rapids and West Michigan

These are the tools that most people need on their PC's in order to conduct day-to-day activities. If you are at all unsure how to install these, CCS recommends calling a technician and having that tech assist you. Have a utility you think would be an important addition to the site? Contact us by clicking here.

• Windows Update Page
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Winzip (personal use only)

Below, you will find some of our favorite links to other websites. These are sites that we believe you will find useful or interesting...or both. Let us know if there is a link you believe we should add to this area.

• Microsoft Knowledge Base
• Tech Republic
• Expert's Exchange
• Tom's Hardware
• CCleaner
• ZDNet Product Reviews
• Drivers.com
• Ad Aware
• Spybot Search & Destroy
• Combofix
• Lexmark Toolbar
• Remote Desktop Connection

You can download wallpapers for your desktop in this area. Simply open up the picture that you want, right click on it and choose "Set as Background."

Have an idea for a wallpaper? Send us a picture that you think would make a great West Michigan wallpaper and if we use it, we'll send you a $10 gift certificate!

• CCS Clouds 800x600

• CCS Clouds 1024x768

• CCS Clouds 1280x1024

Top Ten Favorite Sites

• Intellicast Weather- One of the best sites on the web for in-depth radar coverage and specific weather information for your location.
• Youtube- The best place to find videos of just about anything including commercials, skits and user-made movies.
• Hulu - Free High Definition movies and television shows direct to your broadband-enabled PC
• Everything Michigan- Like the name says...links to everything you might need to know about the state we live in.
• Snopes - Find out if it's fact or fiction! Verify with Snopes BEFORE you forward that e-mail to friends and family.
• Google Earth - Unbelievable mapping capability, overlays and very sharp satellite images of just about anywhere
• Swish- Affordable alternative to Adobe flash. Easier to use and cheaper to purchase.
• Wikipedia - Today's version of the encyclopedia. Contains an unbelievable amount of information.
• Live Search maps - Another great place to get information about places and obtain high-res photos from the air.
• C|Net- Find reviews and stories about today's technical products and services. Updated often.