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james
Jul 26, 2008 4:48 PM
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All my favorite free programs and a few new ones all in one story.Only missing AVG anti-virus.
Comment made about the PC Authority article:
Web's Best 50 Free Downloads?
Stack your system full of software without paying a penny, with our guide to essential downloads
What do you think? Join the discussion. |
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Rhonda
Jul 29, 2008 10:59 AM
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I'd like to point out that Utorrent most certainly deserves a place up there with Azureus and it is user friendly.I taught my 6 year old how to use it :)
Also while AVG may not be the best antivirus around when it comes to free apps I think it's home addition is certainly up there with some of the best and once again user friendly (even grandma has finally figured it out!) |
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Jim.Dude
Jul 30, 2008 12:42 PM
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Yeah those are awesome, I have a handful already and I've just downloaded a bunch more...althuogh I was dissapointed to not see GPU-Z alongside CPU-Z, but meh. |
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austhome
Aug 12, 2008 10:19 PM
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Some of these sound really promising and I know that I'm going to be busy downloading them tonight |
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ubeaut
Aug 15, 2008 7:38 PM
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vlc and syncback were programs I found the most use for.
XPCDBurner should be a must have also. |
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vjay
Aug 15, 2008 8:18 PM
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One of the Microsoft PowerToys, "Image Resizer" is an invaluable free option for photo/picture resizing for a Windows machine, even a child could use it since it is integrated into the shell and a simple right click and "Resize Pictures" gives you simple to use options for resizing pictures.
It's great for those people who want to resize photos for the web but don't want to do anything but resize and don't know or want to learn how to use a separate program and the best part? It's only a 512kb download. |
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Dinks-c
Mar 1, 2009 4:29 PM
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I'm still trying to find something to replace Music Match as an all in one music player, ripper, and arranger. don't own an Iplod so have not ventured down the itunes track. Media monkey crashed whenever I originally downloaded it. Win media player doesn't have the tools I require.
any suggestions? |
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Lost-Benji
Mar 2, 2009 8:23 AM
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VLC
Vista CODEC packs, 32bit and 64bit (Shark007)
CPU-Z
Speedfan
GPU-z
CoreTemp
HDtune
Everest (free version)
Kaspersky (30 day trial of full version)
Thats just a few.
Leave AVG off the list.
Edited by lost-benji: 3/3/2009 07:03:50 AM |
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teris
Mar 2, 2009 10:49 PM
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That was appreciable and really helpfull in different fields of life |
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julian
Mar 24, 2009 3:11 AM
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Great list. Gives pause to think. How much hardware on my next notebook? When do I make the switch from Microsoft Apps?
Further thoughts: #1 on this list is Google Pack - But step back for a larger context, you’d easily see why Bill Gates a few years ago pronounced the web as the worst threat to Microsoft. And we’re there. Just picture this combination:
(a) $400 ultra-light notebooks built on on Intel’s Atom processor (HP, and Acer’s forthcoming Aspire) with 4-8 hour battery power.
(b) free web storage space
(c) Application suites like Google Pack to replace your Microsoft Office. Free.
Julian
http://matrixed.org/wordpress/simply-handy/top-50-downloads-guaranteed-performers/
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Peter Manser
Jun 4, 2009 3:52 PM
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I don't know what version of Sun VirtualBox was 17.4 MB, but the current version from Sun appears to be a 62.9 MB download. I'll still get it though. |
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Slatts
Jun 4, 2009 6:21 PM
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That review was done almost a year ago Peter. Plenty of time for software to bloat.:)
I've been messing around with MS Virtual PC 07 running on XP Pro with 1.5Gb of ram.
I loaded win98se on it and it plays nicely. I'll probably load a Linux distro on it this weekend if I have some time... |
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Hobo_Joe
Jun 4, 2009 8:40 PM
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you'd be right slattsy! Virtual Box has matured alot and quickly too! |
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lloyd_borrett
Jul 18, 2009 6:54 AM
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Thanks for the very useful list. You should consider adding AVG LinkScanner (www.avgfree.com.au). It's the best protection against web threats available. Plus it runs in conjunction with other security solutions to provide a very necessary extra level of protection. |
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Lara_Samual
Jul 20, 2009 7:46 PM
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Best software for online Backup is 'Backupandshare.com' You can take automatic incremental Backup also you can schedule your backup as weekly or Daily. They even give Free Backup for windows mobile with 'Backupandshare Windows Mobile Solution' which works for version 5.0 also. Finding a backup for windows mobile version 5 is very difficult. All these features makes BackupandShare a Best online backup provider. No harm in trying this. www.backupandshare.com |
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_mark
Jul 22, 2009 10:27 PM
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Avira Antivirus, MalwareBytes AntiSpyware |
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_mark
Jul 22, 2009 10:35 PM
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CCleaner, FLV Player, Winamp, WinPatrol, EjectUSB, RocketDock, Hocus Pocus, last but not least.. 'Really Slick ScreenSavers' Pack! |
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_mark
Jul 23, 2009 12:47 PM
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forgot 1 more.. http://windirstat.info/ .. http://download.cnet.com/WinDirStat/3000-2248_4-10614593.html |
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Slatts
Jul 23, 2009 7:44 PM
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Hi Mark. Never a good idea to just post a URL. People tend to suspect the worst and avoid it like the plague. Which makes good sense when you think about it.
More info would be good.
This might explain what I mean.. http://www.pcauthority.com.au/forums
Edited by Slatts: 23/7/2009 07:52:16 PM |
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_mark
Jul 24, 2009 4:37 PM
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ok got it! you'll have to forgive me, I'm just a caveman. Filthy internet. Should I put on a condom too? :) |
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Slatts
Jul 25, 2009 1:20 PM
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_mark wrote:ok got it! you'll have to forgive me, I'm just a caveman. Filthy internet. Should I put on a condom too? :)
I'd recommend it.
I have one fitted over the antenna on my wireless router. |
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CyCoSys
Oct 27, 2009 9:52 PM
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A nice compiled list of tools, even linked it from my blog. Maybe Google wave will make it next year...
Link from my blog
http://www.system-101.com/blog/dib |
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blockcentre
Oct 27, 2009 10:49 PM
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I use Kompozer a lot as a quick HTML/CSS editor at work when updating the intranet. Doesn't need to be installed and has some nice features for a free editor.
From an educational view, Scratch is quite useful in getting students interested in programming. The same can be said for Pivot in terms of learning how animation works.
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gotapok
Oct 28, 2009 7:14 PM
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My top 3 freeware programs are:
Firefox.
FileZilla.
Thunderbird.
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