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I was initially going to make a thread about open-source software, since that one ends up being more legitimate kind of free, say, without ads or tricky installs that try to sneak taskbars unto your web browser, but I felt like that was too restrictive. So! What free software do you use, and would recommend to other forum users?
On this machine I'm currently running:
...well, that's a lot of stuff. Your turn!
On this machine I'm currently running:
- Mozilla Thunderbird - very lightweight e-mail manager, alternative to Outlook;
- Dropbox - Nice for filesharing (granted you have good internet for the two or more machines participating), to host files (such as images for your signature or music you want to share) or backup some lightweight documents;
- KeePass - Password manager. Some might find the idea iffy but it has saved me numerous headaches since I began using it. A site got compromised? Change your password right away without having to memorize anything!
- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware - I run it along with my (paid) antivirus to help catch malware and their ilk that might have slipped under the radar. So far it has not caught anything truly noxious, not sure if I should take that as a good or bad sign *knocks wood*;
- CCleaner - This one I would say use with caution. It's great for freeing some space but might end up deleting important things if you are not careful;
- Speccy - Very simple to use compared to other alternatives, allows me to quickly check my computer's spec and some other important info such as temperatures;
- Feed notifier - To keep track of news;
- Steam - Do I really need to explain this one? ;
- Rainmeter - Some people get really creative and give this a good use, but in my case it's more for the sake of aesthetics;
- Flux - Saves my eyes from screen glare;
- Defraggler - Windows defrag works just fine but it gives me the extra defragging edge for free;
- Mozila Firefox - Wouldn't be able to post this thread otherwise! I use Chrome for emergencies;
- Stop StartUp Monitor - the number of applications that sneak into your start up is appalling. This one makes the job of monitoring those sneaky bastards easy, plus it's very lightweight (and, ironically, is a start up process);
- 7-Zip - Very lightweight unzipper;
- Foxit Reader - I use it as my pdf reader since Adobe's is a bloat, but this one's been bloaty too lately. I need to find a new one;
- IrfanView - Image viewer, better than Window's (imo);
- puush - great for taking screenshots quickly and easily;
- Media Player Classic - Best media player hands down.
...well, that's a lot of stuff. Your turn!