AWESOME INTERNET FREEBIES

For all of the terrible freebie choices that you can find, there are many that are very much worth the effort. I could not in good conscious write this kind of guide without including some of the best freebies list I could find. Here they are listed for you. Let’s look at those now.

Zip- you can create ZIP compressed archives for free with this wonderful program.

Abilon – This is a very powerful, speedy RSS reader that actually offers you a choice of different views, and features a built-in tabbed browser of its own.

AbiWord- This is a light however fully featured word processor that is very compatible with Microsoft Word documents, however what makes it truly stand out is that it also runs on Linux and Macs systems.

AIM Mail- AIM mail basically gives you 2GB of storage as well as integration with AOL Instant Messenger.

AirDefense Personal Lite- This is a very easy program that alerts you whenever you connect to an insecure network or anyplace else that you have decided isn’t safe, and you are in control of it.

Alleycode- This is an easy to use HTML editor for any of the people who are comfortable with basic HTML code and need to do some quick editing.

All-in-One Secretmaker- this awesome tool blocks banner ads and pop-ups, filters spam, and offers you many more utilities for cleaning up and securing your system.

Anonymizer- This is basically an anonymous browsing service that will display all of your Web pages without giving away any of your personal information to the sites you visit.

Audacity- this is an All-purpose audio editor that lets you record, play, and edit digital files.

Avast Home Edition- This is an antivirus scanner that can do a boot-time virus scan for you.

Avvenu- This is a free remote-access and file-sharing service that allows you and your work colleagues get to files on an Avvenu-enabled computer from another computer, Web-enabled phone, or PDA.

Backpack- this helps you to create web pages with things like to-do lists, notes, pictures, etc. and let’s you share them with others

Bartleby- This is a great online reference library that offers many features, including a dictionary, thesaurus, and various books of quotations.

BeInSync- this program lets you ensure you have access to your critical files and folders.

BitTorrent- is extremely useful for downloading legitimate web content quickly or for sharing your own files.

Blogger- this is a blogging service that stays simple to use, but offers a rich complement of features.

Bloglines- This is a Web-based RSS reader lets you access your news from multiple PCs.

CCleaner- with this tool you can find and zaps useless files such as cache files and old Registry entries.

Celestia- here is a great tool for students that lets you Zoom through the solar system, and this gives you real-time views of planets, moons, comets, stars, and more.

Copernic Desktop Search- this program is great for letting you search local files as well as Outlook and Outlook Express e-mail.

Del.icio.us- this is great to use rather than bookmarks because this service keeps track of your favorite sites for you.

eFax Messenger- You can receive faxes on your PC with eFax, viewing or printing them via the eFax Messenger software.

EssentialPIM- basically just combines a calendar, contact manager, to-do list, and notes manager in a single program.

Feedreader- This is a free Windows utility that displays your news feeds, and includes flexible keyboard shortcuts for easy access.

Festoon Beta- This is an add-on for Skype and Google Talk that lets users of make calls to each other, and brings video chat capabilities to Google Talk.

Firefox- This is for those who prefer not to stick solely to bug ridden IE because it a more secure, faster, and more flexible Web browser.

FlashGot- this is basically a Firefox plug-in that makes Firefox easier to use, allowing you to grab every page from a Web site or download multiple files efficiently.

Flickr- this program lets you Easily upload, share, and post pictures.

FolderShare (Windows)- lets you Automatically sync files and folders between multiple computers and share data with colleagues and friends.

FolderSync- helps to keep your USB drive and your hard drive on the same page

FoxIt Reader- is a smaller tool for viewing PDF files, its way better than adobe.

Free Download Manager- This is an IE companion that can speed up single-file downloads, resume interrupted downloads, manage bandwidth usage, or schedule multiple file downloads for specific times.

FreeConference.com- with this you can set up and host conference calls for free.

FreeMind- this program allows you to write your notes in a mind map.

Furl- this program lets you save your favorite Web pages in an online account that you can access from any computer.

GetByMail- this program offers access to your office computer through your e-mail account.

Gmail Google's- this amazing e-mail service feels more like a Windows application than a Web mail service because it is so easily integrated into the programs.

Google Desktop- this is a great program that extends the power of the Web's most popular search engine to your desktop by indexing nearly every document on your hard drive so that you don’t have to.

Google Earth- with this program you can spin the earth around, tilt it, and zoom in to objects as tiny as one building. Great for students

Google Picasa- this is a great way to organize, touch up, and share your pictures with others.

Google Video- this service is perfect those of you who want to be commercially oriented video producers who are looking for a large audience for their work.

GRC Shields Up- This is a browser-based tool that checks your PC for common vulnerabilities, like open ports.

Groove Virtual Office- this programs lets you bring your coworkers together because it is a file-sharing and collaboration tool.

Hyperwords- This is another Firefox browser plug-in that makes any text on any Web page easy to click.

Irfanview- This is a neat graphics utility offers basic image editing and file format conversions.

iTeamwork- This is a Web-based projectmanagement service that helps groups keep track of complicated projects.

iTunes- This you have likely heard of but it is Apple's media player and is a joy to use even if you never buy a 99-cent song. Plus it is legal!

Kodak EasyShare Gallery- this program mobile-phone access options, and has no upload restrictions.

Kristal Audio Engine- This is a very sophisticated audio mixing program that also offers many other features that you can find in paid programs.

Lavasoft Ad-Aware- this program scans your PC for spyware etc. and gets rid of them.

LiveJournal- is a great tool to use for your blog, and carries no advertising.

LogMeIn- This is a program that gives you remote access service so that youy can control your PC from anywhere, via a Web browser.

Microsoft Tweak UI- this program lets you take control of hidden Windows XP settings.

Microsoft Windows Defender- this is Microsoft's antispyware application that catches spyware that other programs ignore.

MSN Hotmail- cool email service with many features.

MSN Search Toolbar- This handy search tool indexes your hard drive and provides search results through a Windows application, rather than a browser.

Netomat- This is a networking service that allows you to create, access, and share content on the Web or a phone.

Netscape Webmail- gives you 250MB of storage and features large, easy-to-click buttons.

NewsGator- this program displays your RSS feeds in a clean, readable display.

Nvu – this is a great web page editor that doesn't require any understanding of the underlying tags.

OmniFormat- with this program you can convert BMPs to JPEGs, GIFs to PDFs, Word documents to TIF image files.

OpenOffice.org- This is a fully featured Microsoft Office-compatible office suite offers a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation package, and database for free.

Palm Desktop- this a very good calendar and address book application will appeal to users who don't even have a PDA.

Pandora- this great when all you have to do is enter the name of an artist or song that you like and Pandora creates a custom radio station that plays your music.

PBwiki- this program lets you create a free, password-protected collaborative Web site.

PDF Creator- this is a printer driver that lets you create Adobe Acrobat files from within almost any application.

Pegasus Mail- this has always been a favorite of power users, because this e-mail client gives you a huge amount of control over your mail, with support for mail merges and flexible filtering options.

podAmigo- this program works with the Podomatic Web service and helps you to organize and download your podcasts.

Project Gutenberg- this program lets you browse electronic versions of more than 17,000 books in a virtual library.

Putfile- This is a basic video sharing service works reliably and well.

PuTTY- This is a free utility that allows you to create an SSH, Telnet, or Rlogin connection.

QNext- This is a universal instant messenger service that also lets you share music.

Revver- This is a video sharing site from which you can actually make money.

RssReader- This program displays your news feeds for you. This is great for website optimization.

SeaMonkey- This suite of Internet tools includes the Mozilla browser and more like a chat program and HTML editor.

SightSpeed- This is a video calling service that synchronizes lip movements and audio neatly, and offers easy in-call controls.

Skype- This one lets you get free PC-to-PC voice calls with text chat and file transfers.

Spybot Search & Destroy- This is a powerful spyware tool.

Steganos LockNote- Password-protect text files with this cool tool.

Streamload Mediamax- this is great for users who want to share lots of big files and videos.

SyncNotes- This program runs on your computer, but allows you to view and edit your notes from any Web or WAP browser.

Ta-Da List- this program lets you stay organized.

The GIMP- this is an app that includes tools for photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring.

ThinkFree- This software runs in your browser and lets you edit Microsoft Office-compatible documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Thunderbird- this is a very secure e-mail client.

Trend Micro HouseCall is a web site that runs software in your browser to scan for and eliminate malware on your PC.

Trillian Basic- this is a universal IM client that lets you keep in contact with your friends no matter what chat program they use.

Vimeo- video lovers will love this video sharing service.

Wapedia- this program is for accessing Wikipedia from a PDA or smart phone.

Wikipedia this is an online encyclopedia.

Windows Live Mail- This is an Ajax-based service

WordPress.com- This hosted blogging service.

WordWeb- A handy online dictionary and thesaurus that work in any application on your computer.

WriteBoard- This service lets you create, edit, and share documents with others right in your browser.

Yahoo Briefcase- this is one of the easiest ways we know of to store and share files online.


Yahoo Widgets- this is an application that puts widgets on your desktop that provide useful information, such as news updates, weather reports, stock tickers, or photos, and they can even search for you, storing your notes, and more. Think bonzi buddy without the spyware,

ZoneAlarm- this is a free firewall.