Free Apps and Tools
Here is a list of free Applications and Tools that are of good use. This is a work in progress so...
OK, I have been running Ubuntu (a linux based distro) on an old laptop. I really like it and haven't found much that Windows does a lot better. I'll always run a Windows system on my main computer (currently 7) but if you have time and an old computer take a look at this. https://help.ubuntu.com/
Note I have switched my Linux laptop from Ubuntu to Mint. See the link above. I still think Ubuntu Lucid Lynx is great, but I'm not impressed with the newer distros of Ubuntu, and Mint is based off of Ubuntu and is more like the older Ubuntu.
Name Description
| 7zip |
Another great free zip program |
| Adobe Flash Player | Good Flash Player |
| Adobe Reader |
.pdf reader |
| AlZip | Great free zip and unzip program |
| Audacity (see before downloading) | Audio editing program. Use with Lame to change to .MP3 (Great program to make ring tones) |
| Use with Audacity for changing to .MP3 | |
| AVG | Free Anti-virus |
| Babel Fish | Language Translater |
| Cam Studio - Scroll down to download links and click on CamStudio20.exe |
Record anything on your screen. This program rocks! |
| CapsLockBeGone | Disable the Caps Lock key completely or make it have the same function as the shift key |
| Catch Free | Not an APP or TOOL, rather a list of free apps and tools. |
| CCleaner | Clean up C drive. Be sure to use back-up feature |
| Convert from Josh Madison | AWSOME CONVERT PROGRAM. DOES IT ALL! (distance, volume, weight, etc. etc.) |
| Draw Plus 4.0 | Decent free drawing program |
| Everything | Good Search Program |
| Gimp 2 |
Free draw program (why pay for photoshop) |
| Google Analytics | Online tracking of Google Sites stats |
| Google Sites | Easy Web Site Creator (This web site uses google sites) |
| Google Sites Liberation | Back up your Google Sites site |
| Google Sketch Up | Good 3D drawing program |
| join.me | Awesome program allowing others to view your desktop. Includes the option allowing a viewer to share control of your computer. |
| Microsoft Compatibility Pack |
If you are running Office 2003 and need to be able to read Office 2007 Word, Excel, or PowerPoint without upgrading to Office 2007, THIS IS A MUST HAVE DOWNLOAD. |
| MTexplorer | Excellent directory explorer with 6 windows at same time |
| Open Office | Alternative, free office suite. Draw, word processor, etc. Very good alternative to Microsaft office. |
| PC Screen Capture | Capture still pictures, haven't tried out yet much to know capabilities |
| PDF creator |
convert existing docs into PDF form. Add security features, etc. |
| Pismo File Mount Audit Package | Allows creation of private folders, etc. Small, great app. |
| Portable Apps | Similiar to Office, but much more and free. Lots of ad ons, Works great. Includes Open Office Suite. See above. |
| PSP Video 9 | Change video file extensions (eg. .FLV) to .MP4 |
| PStart | Great alternative to the classic start windows menu - portable!!!! |
| QuickTime Player | Music Player |
| Real Alternative | Tired of Real Player, Get Real Alternative. Works Great! |
| RealPlayer | If you've been living under a rock, it's a media player |
| Skype |
Basically like messanger, only use audio with video and call phone numbers |
| Synch.exp | Great program for synchronizing drives, or portions thereof |
| TeamViewer | Great program to share and allow others to control your desktop. Includes file transfer, video, and more. |
| TuxPaint | Excellent Drawing program for kids |
| VideoSpin from Pinnacle | Video editing software |
| VLC | When all else fails, VLC media player usually works. |
| Windows Live Movie Maker | Good video editing software |
| xfind | Decent Search Program |
| Yiola | Recipe Management, shopping lists, etc. (Found this one for Tracy) |
| Zip Reader | Great free unzip program - from PKware |
