Free Software and Services
Looking to enjoy those great computers programs and services but don't have the budget. No problem, we are here to help. Check out the free stuff below:
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Browsers
Firefox
Not only is it more secure than Internet Explorer; but this browser offers things that IE doesn’t.
Chrome
It has a clean appearance with minimal menu bars on top. Plus it is very fast and runs on very little memory.
WOT
Rates websites and warns you before you click with a safety recommendation.
Office Programs
OpenOffice.org
This program has a free suite of office products. Which includes word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and drawing programs.
Google Docs
A simple version of word processor and spreadsheet. Log into Google to access.
PDF SAM
Split and merge PDF documents
PDF to Word Conversion
Convert PDF files to Word
Erase Files
Wipe the drive with Heidi Eraser
Thunderbird
Use this Outlook replacement for email. You can download all your contacts and settings as well.
Create your own cards
Try creating your own mailing cards or labels
Adobe Reader
This program displays, navigates and printing PDF files
Foxit Reader
If security on Adobe Reader is an issue, this is a good alternative to read PDF files
Photography & Photo Editing
Google Picasa
Organizing software that helps you instantly find, edit and share all the pictures
Paint.NET
An image editor with similar features to Photoshop
Infranview
Photo-editing, effects, presentations and much more
GIMP
Advanced features similar to Photoshop, for more advanced users.
Web Development
KompoZer
There are simple online editors or you can use this Web building software instead of Dreamweaver.
Computer Security & Protection
Spybot Search & Destroy
This program finds and removes spyware and adware
AntiVirus
AVG AntiVirus software
Zonelabs
Protect your valuable files with a firewall
Program Updates
Secunia
Run Secunia's to alert you to updates for third-party programs
Wireless Hotspots
WiFi Free Spot
This directory categorizes hotspots by state and city
JiWire
An extensive directory of worldwide Wi-Fi hotspots
Public Libraries
Most public libraries offer free connections
Let us know if you have any great free software ideas that you would like to share.
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