Software – Mac
Welcome to the software download hub for Wake Forest University. Software may be installed on University-issued computers, WakeWare laptops, and other student-owned laptops (BYOD) for use in education and non-commercial research. You are responsible for removing institutionally-owned software from your personal computer once you are no longer enrolled/employed at Wake Forest.
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Adobe Creative Cloud
Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud for creative apps and services to make anything you can imagine, whenever you are inspired.
Alertus Notifications
Wake Forest University has added Alertus Desktop to its emergency communication tools. Alertus Desktop is a mass notification desktop alerting software that immediately grabs attention with a full-screen desktop pop-up alert. It will only be used during emergencies when immediate action is needed.
Avast Antivirus
Download our recommended macOS antivirus software, Avast, to help block ransomware attacks, and prevent your personal data, photos, and videos from being locked and held for ransom. Get award-winning free antivirus that offers world-class protection against viruses and other malware, and strengthens your privacy.
Azure Virtual Desktop
Access the data, applications, and resources you need, anywhere, anytime, from any supported device using an Azure virtual desktop environment.
Ditto
Connect your computer to classroom TVs and projectors for screen mirroring and digital signage without wires, adaptors, or compatibility concerns.
Google Drive for Desktop
Sync files between your computer and the cloud, and upload files to Google Drive and Google Photos from external devices.
JMP
Link dynamic data visualization with powerful statistics using JMP (pronounced JUMP), a suite of computer programs for statistical analysis.
MAXQDA
Analyze all kinds of data – from texts to images and audio/video files, websites, tweets, focus group discussions, survey responses, and more with this powerful and easy-to-use software package designed for qualitative and mixed methods research.
Maple
Analyze, explore, visualize, and solve mathematical problems with this math software that combines the world’s most powerful math engine with an easy-to-use interface.
Mathematica
Utilize this symbolic mathematical computation program for scientific, engineering, mathematical, and computing courses.
MatLab
Analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models with this programming and numeric computing platform.
Microsoft 365
Work, learn, collaborate, connect, and create with the familiar Microsoft Office apps, including Word PowerPoint, and Excel, all in one place.
Parallels
A fast, easy, and powerful application for running Windows on your Apple M-series Mac—all without rebooting. Includes 40+ one-touch tools to simplify everyday tasks on Mac and Windows.
SAS
Use this statistical software suite developed by SAS Institute for data management, advanced analytics, multivariate analysis, business intelligence, and predictive analytics.
SPSS
Solve and research problems using ad hoc analysis, hypothesis testing, geospatial analysis and predictive analytics.
Stata
Analyze, manage, and produce graphical visualizations of data with this powerful statistical software.
Student Printing
In addition to Windows and Mac, DeacPrint works with Linux, ChromeOS, tablets, and smartphones. PaperCut accepts the following file types: Word, Excel, PPT, PDF, images, CSV, RTF, TXT. Files must be smaller than 100 MB.
WFU VPN
Access streaming TV services from your computer or other personal mobile devices while on campus, connected to the campus network.
Zoom
Video and audio conference with this easy-to-use, reliable cloud platform that has chat, transcription, and polling functionality.
Zotero
Manage bibliographic data and related research materials with this free, open-source reference management software.