File downloads as an application instead of opening properly

I have been experiencing a few problems with my macbook pro 2006
The files download as applications instead of opening properly most of the time, these files are for school, such as word documents and powerpoint presentations, I usually download them from a website or e-mail, it always says it is an application and does not let me open it on the mac, so I go find a PC, but now something screwed up with the PC too, so I can't get any of my school assignments.
My mac also will not allow me to put video from a sony hard drive camcorder, which is a pain because I have editing to do and PC programs are not as good as final cut pro.
thanks for any help.

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