So-called free software is everywhere. Searching the net usually yields spyware ridden downloads, or just another trial software that runs out in 15-30 days.
I've decided to compile some of my favorites, hopefully they can help you out:
If you use the Windows operating system, you know how easily it is for your drive to get fragmented. Next time you install Windows, before you install any of your programs or data, look at how fragmented it is. Crazy that your running such a fragmented system right from the get go. Windows built in defragmenter just doesn't do the job well. JkDefrag is a great utility and totally free. It also defrags USB drives, floppy disks, pretty much whatever looks like a drive. It also optimizes the drive, after defragging. Running in safe mode provides the best results.
This one can go either Windows or Linux, if you use Ubuntu Linux it comes with the install. This program works very much like Microsoft Office and will even open up Office files. Take a look at OpenOffice, very easy to use and best of all free!
Speaking of Ubuntu Linux, this is in my opinion the most user friendly edition for users thinking of making the switch from Windows. If your not ready to make the total switch to Linux, Ubuntu will allow you to dual boot your system (by using free space on your hard drive), so you can keep your Windows OS in tact as you learn Ubuntu. Want to download, but have a slow connection? No problem, they will ship you a CD with Ubuntu for free.
Dexpot is a really nice Virtual Desktop manager for Windows. It works much better and is more flexible than the Virtual Desktop manager that is included with PowerToys for Microsoft. Dexpot allows you to have up to 20 desktops, but I would get confused using that many. For work, I usually use 2-3.
Need a photo editor? The people over at GIMP have your back. It has many features, so check it out.
For those that are still using Internet Explorer, please take a strong look at switching to Firefox. More secure and much less buggy than IE, this is the only way to surf. Plus you can enhance it to your own liking with all the add-ins they provide.
If your like me, I open up applications that I use daily in a specific order. If the application crashes or is inadvertently closed, I wish I had a way to get them back in order, in the taskbar. Taskbar Shuffle is a nifty little tool that will allow you to re-arrange your taskbar items. This is definitely something Windows should have built in.
Would you like to stream audio/video from your PC to your Xbox360 or PS3? Then you have to check out TVersity. This app is really easy to setup and use. The PS3 takes a little effort to get going initially, but it works just perfect on the 360.
This little utility will work hand in hand with whatever Antivirus software you are currently using. It updates on its own and just gives you a little more protection against malware and virus's. Head on over to ThreatFire's website for more info.
Do you like football? Then you got to check out this Football MMORPG, its a blast! --> Goal Line Blitz
That about wraps it up for the few nice applications/utilities that are out there for you to use. Plus they are actually free to use. Hopefully, you will be able to put some of these to use. If you do decide to use the applications listed here, please help the creators out and donate to them.
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