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  MUST-HAVE PC   .FREEWARE!!!     


(Free daily-use computer cleaner EVERYONE should use!) 
CCleaner
(click the logo to download) deletes all the temp files left behind when Windows crashes, internet temp/graphic files, most spyware cookies, installation leftovers, and other stuff that really slows down your PC and should be removed to protect your privacy.  Has tools.  Uninstalls unwanted programs faster than Windows' Control Panel.

DeFraggler
(free by the CCleaner folks, speeds up your PC for XP and lower.)
Also free from Pinifor!  Works better than Microsoft's which chokes when you have a decent virus protector. Let it run overnight once a month.


  Better, Faster, Freeware Browsers!   



(Google Chrome!  FASTEST FREE BROWSER, better than Microsofts Explorer, fer sure.   and wicked fast. It downloads and Installs)


Mozilla FIREFOX
(free browser, better than Microsoft Internet Explorer but not compatible with all sites' features.)



    Handy PC Cleanup Free Tools!   


 EZ Cleaner  (best free registry, software removal utility does things CCLeaner doesn't.) 
Use quarterly.  Remove duplicates, backups, and dead end Registry entries!  I run this every couple weeks to keep registry clean.

"Ashampoo" (free download site). 
 Ashampoo WinOptimizer 2010, available free from V3 Software Store (otherwise paid).  Do note that you will need to register for the serial# sent to your email address.    WinOptimizer has a very sleek interface, with one-click cleaning for disk, privacy and registry cleaning tasks. It also has a full scan, gives recommendations for disabling unnecessary services, tweaking system settings.  This is the best choice if you want something simple that can clean your computer with a few clicks, with no ads. ( 46 Best)

Digital Cleaner... easy use to remove Duplicate files rather than one at a time.

(Free spyware remover that cleans your PC if it gets infected with MALWARE -- malicious stubborn software that nags you to send them money to sanitize your PC for you!)   Download it but don't use it 'til you need it.   HIGHLY RECOMMENDED BY PROS!  DON'T set it to launch when your PC starts up.  That's overkill.  Just have it in your Start's Programs drop-down for when you catch a just-pretend 'anti-virus program (called mal-ware) that nags you for $30 just to get peace.   This pgm will blow them offa your PC!


    Freeware Security Tools    


Secunia Download
The Secunia PSI is aFREE security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs and plug-ins which expose your PC to attacks. Attacks exploiting vulnerable programs and plug-ins are rarely blocked by traditional anti-virus and are therefore increasingly "popular" among criminals.   Tells ya what patches you need of your existing software.


RECUVA
(free pgm to let you UNDELETE files you accidentally deleted.. from the good folks at CCLeaner!)
  Downloads to your download directory.  Then find it and install it by clicking on the EXE.

ERASER
(free program that will sanitize your PC's hard drive by overwriting with nonsense, 35 times, files you've deleted but are still really on your PC but only 'marked' deleted even if they're still there but now invisible to you.)  Good if you're SELLING your PC and want business sensitive files (like customer, patient, or accounting) REALLY deleted permanently!

TIP:  Go to Microsoft's website and DOWNLOAD Microsoft Security Essentials, for good freeware protection instead of buying a 3rd party anti - Virus program
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   HANDY FREEWARE PDF TOOLS...

"PDF Create" Free PDF Creator
PDFCreator easily creates PDFs from any Windows program. Use it like a printer in Word, StarCalc or any other Windows application.  After you install it, have a document open, click Print pull down, and select "PDF Creator" as if it was a printer.  The program will convert your document to a pdf file in any directory of your choice.  Then mail it to people as an attachment.  This is great for converting Word to a PDF to send to someone and cheaper than buying the full version of Adobe (this one's free!)

 
Bullzip Free PDF creator
 

The Bullzip PDF Printer works as a Microsoft Windows printer and allows you to convert documents from virtually any Microsoft Windows application into a PDF format file .  This program is FREEWARE with limitations, which means that it is FREE for personal and commercial use up to 10 users. It does not contain any advertising or pop-ups.  Requires MS .Net Version 2 on your PC.


Free Wallpapers, many categories, good place to get them.



OPEN OFFICE (from Sun. Free pgm
s if you can't afford to buy MS expensive Office Suite)



     Free Online Courses...    
For more, Google "Free online training"

MS OFFICE, Word, Excel, Project, etc etc!  Free Training Materials in PDF from MOUSE TRAINING of England.  Mouse Training is a UK-based company that offers training courses to companies whose staff use Microsoft Office.  Following the release of Office 2010, the company has made available all of its training manuals for previous versions (like Office 2003, 2007), totally free of charge.  Go to the Mouse DOWNLOAD SITE

 
Free online Course on Digital Photography Basics

HP/Adobe/Microsoft product
FREE ONLINE TRAINING

Photoshop, Word, Excel, WIndows 7, Project
Vista, EMAIL basics, and more.  CHECK IT!



  Popular Download Sites  

"46 Best Freeware Program"

NOTE:  Read Gizmo's FREE REVIEWS on the above free programs to see what they do...and get confidence in installing them.  I've used them for years on recommendation of my IT colleagues!  Read Gizmo's FREE WINDOWS TIPS.





 
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XNVIEWER  (best free photo viewer/editor I've found)


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Microsoft Official Updates (
manual or set up weekly automatic updates when using Internet Explorer)


The 20 Best How-To Geek Explainer Topics for 2010
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Ask How-To Geek: What’s Wrong With Writing Down Your Password?
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What’s the Difference Between JPG, PNG, and GIF?
Is Your Desktop Printer More Expensive Than Printing Services?
LCD? LED? Plasma? The How-To Geek Guide to HDTV Technology
HTG Explains: Why Does Photo Paper Improve Print Quality?
What is the Best Office App for my iPhone or iPod Touch?
What’s the Difference Between Desktop and Professional Printers?
What’s the Difference Between Pixels and Vectors?
What’s the Difference Between HDMI and DVI? Which is Better?
Ask How-To Geek: How Do You Make Upside Down Text?
How to Understand Typography Like a Professional Designer
How to Remove people from Photos in PHotoshop
What Files Should You Backup On Your Windows PC?
The How-To Geek Guide to Computer Microphones
How Can I Tell What is Listening on a TCP/IP Port in Windows?

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50 Windows Registry hacks that make Windows better.
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How to Crack Your Forgotten Windows Password

Change the Windows 7 Taskbar Color With No Extra Software (Stupid Geek Trks)

How To Enable Macbook-Style Two Finger Scrolling on Windows Laptops

Make Your PC Shut Down at Night (But Only When You’re Not Using It)

Change Your Win7 Taskbar Color the Easy Way (and Rotate Between Colors)

Remove Ubuntu or XP from the Windows 7 Boot Menu

Scan Your Thumb Drive for Viruses from the AutoPlay Dialog

How to Manually Repair Windows 7 Boot Loader Problems
How To Uninstall, Disable, and Remove Windows Defender. Also, How Turn it Off
Add “My Dropbox” to Your Windows 7 Start Menu
Customize Your Icons in Windows 7 and Vista
Make Windows 7 Start Menu Search Find Your Applications Faster
How To Setup a USB Flash Drive to Install Windows 7
Wipe, Delete, and Securely Destroy Your Hard Drive’s Data the Easy Way
What is hiberfil.sys and How Do I Delete It?
Complete Guide to Networking Windows 7 with XP and Vista
How To Disable or Enable the Homegroup Feature in Windows 7
How To Remove Security Tool and other Rogue/Fake Antivirus Malware
Use Drive Mirroring for Instant Backup in Windows 7
Why Doesn’t Disk Cleanup Delete Everything from the Temp Folder?
How to Use the BitDefender Rescue CD to Clean Your Infected PC
Antivirus Slowing Your PC Down? Maybe You Should Use Exclusions
How to Create Your Own Custom Windows System Administration Panel
Stupid Geek Tricks: Make Your Own Fake Virus with Notepad
Do You Know About These Windows Calculator Easter Eggs?
Improve Battery Life in Windows 7 with the Built-In Power Troubleshooter
The 10 Cleverest Ways to Use Linux to Fix Your Windows PC
How to Create a Shortcut That Nukes Every Running Windows App
Stupid Geek Tricks: Enable the Secret “How-To Geek” Mode in Windows 7
The How-To Geek Guide to Windows 7 Media Center
Stupid Geek Tricks: Tile or Cascade Multiple Windows in Windows 7
Use Autoruns to Manually Clean an Infected PC
How to Resize All Window Columns with a Single Keystroke
Increase the size of Taskbar Preview Thumbnails in Windows 7
Recover that Photo, Picture or File You Deleted Accidentally
Play Your Favorite DOS Games in XP, Vista, and Windows 7
What is SearchIndexer.exe and Why Is It Running?
How to Organize Your Programs in the Windows 7 Taskbar
How to Assign a Static IP Address in XP, Vista, or Windows 7
Change Wireless Network Priority to Make Win7 Choose the Right Network First
How To Play Your Favorite Retro Video Games on Your Windows PC
Change Your Wi-Fi Router Channel to Optimize Your Wireless Signal
How to Install, Manage, and Delete Fonts on Your PC
How to Enable or Disable the Libraries Feature in Windows 7
Increase the Speed of the Aero Taskbar Thumbnails in Windows 7
Make the Taskbar Buttons Switch to the Last Active Window in Windows 7


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