Tech Products
The technology products we use in our teen programming classes and academies is based on the most relevant tools available. Please consult our courses page to better understand which packages we use in each course.
| Tech Products Used at the iD Programming Academy | |
|---|---|
 |
AVG Internet Security knows what’s important to you when you’re online-sharing photos and music, chatting, managing your finances, shopping, keeping in touch with friends and family. You don’t want to be worrying about security. AVG takes the uncertainty out of going online, protecting you wherever you go and whatever you do. AVG gives you the vital extra layers of protection you need to stay safe from today’s biggest online threats, viruses, spam, and hackers. |
 |
Google Android™ is a software stack for mobile devices that includes an operating system, middleware, and key applications. The Android™ SDK provides the tools and libraries necessary to begin developing applications that run on Android™-powered devices. |
 |
Intego® VirusBarrier™ is the award-winning, simple, fast and non-intrusive antivirus solution for Macintosh® computers. It offers thorough protection against viruses and malware of all types. VirusBarrier™ protects your Mac® from viruses by constantly examining all the files that your computer reads and writes, as well as watching for suspicious activity that may be the sign of viruses acting on applications or other files. |
 |
Net Nanny® by ContentWatch™ is a leading parental control and Internet filtering software. Its award-winning technology gives families online peace of mind by allowing them to choose what Internet content comes into their homes. Net Nanny®’s powerful, flexible filtering engine automatically blocks inappropriate sites on the fly and allows parents to monitor and manage time spent online. Additionally, it reports children’s instant messaging and social networking activities and alerts parents to potential cyberbullying and predator threats. Net Nanny® is the only solution that blocks PC games based on the ESRB rating system and filters secure encrypted content, which helps to minimize workarounds. |
 |
VEX® Robotics Design System It begins as just an idea in your mind. And then, with inspiration and effort, becomes a very real robot that can do amazing things. The VEX® Robotics Design System challenges your problem-solving skill as you design and construct radio-controlled devices that push the boundaries of experimental intelligence. The VEX® Starter Kit is filled with variable-speed motors, multiple gears, a programmable micro-controller, multiple wheel types and sizes, a configurable chassis-well, you get the idea. Everything you need to prove you’re a genius. You’ve got the mind for it. Go forth and create. |
 |
Western Digital® is a data storage pioneer and a longtime leader in the storage industry. The company provides cost-effective storage solutions for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. Customers around the world rely on Western Digital® hard drives and solid state drives in desktop and notebook computers, corporate networks, mobile and handheld devices, home entertainment, and embedded computing applications to keep data secure and close at hand. Western Digital® understands the importance of the data stored on customers’ hard drives and solid state drives. The company is committed to providing reliable, high-performance storage products and superior customer support and services. Western Digital® was founded in 1970. |
