Recommended Software
- Backup Software: Memeo
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Simple Backup for a complex digital world. Choose from Instant Backup and Premium Backup with more flexibility and Windows integration. Memeo.com
- PDF Creation Software: CutePDF
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CutePDF Writer (formerly CutePDF Printer) is the free version of commercial PDF creation software. CutePDF.com
- Remote Access: LapLink
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With Laplink Everywhere remote access and control software, you can safely and securely use applications, document files and network resources, or view and update your Outlook e-mail, contacts, calendar and tasks from anywhere - just as if you were sitting right in front of your own PC. Laplink.com
- Disc Encryption Software: TrueCrypt
- Disc Space Reporting Tool: Disktective
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Disktective is a freeware utility for Windows (and Linux/wine) to trace used-up disk space on your system. Disktective.com
- Sound Editor: Audacity
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Audacity® is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems. Audacity Audio Editor
- Free Photo Editor: GIMP
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GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. GIMP.org
- Malware Removal: Spyware Dr
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It defends your computer against malware attacks with multiple layers of protection using proactive, reactive and automatic anti spyware antivirus software protection to stop threats at every entry point. Spyware Dr Antivirus
- Anti-Virus Software: Eset and Microsoft Security
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Enjoy all your favorite online activities, including sharing music, video, and other files with your friends, while protected by ESET's award-winning technology. eset.com
Microsoft Security Essentials provides real-time protection for your home or small business PC that guards against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. Microsoft Security Essentials
- Virtual Desktops: Virtual Dimensions
- Password Manager: KeePass
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KeePass is a free open source password manager, which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. KeePass.info
- Remote Data Storage: ExpanDrive
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ExpanDrive acts just like a USB drive plugged into your Mac. Open, edit, and save files to remote computers from within your favorite programs—even when they are on a server half a world away. expandrive.com
- Desktop Email Client: Thunderbird
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Mozilla Thunderbird is a free, open source, cross-platform e-mail and news client developed by the Mozilla Foundation. Mozilla Thunderbird
- FTP and SSH Client: FileZilla
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FileZilla Client is a fast and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTPS and SFTP client with lots of useful features and an intuitive graphical user interface. FileZilla.com
- Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Opera
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Mozilla Firefox is a free and open source web browser that is fast, secure,personalized, and easy to use. mozilla.com
With groundbreaking speed and innovative features, you can take control of the Web like never before. opera.com
The web browser is arguably the most important program on your computer. That's why Google built a browser with everything you need to make the most of the web. Chrome
- Windows Clipboard Manager: ClipX
- Disc Burning Application: ImgBurn
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ImgBurn is a lightweight CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application that everyone should have in their toolkit! imgburn.com
- Free Alternative to Microsoft Office: OpenOffice.org
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OpenOffice.org 3 is the leading open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. openoffice.org
- Media Player: VLC
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LC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVD, Audio CD, VCD, and various streaming protocols. videolan.org
