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    Create PDFs for free with PrimoPDF

    Posted August 29, 2011 - 9:57 am

    PrimoPDF (free) is a printer driver that creates PDF files from your documents, rather than printing them to paper. After install, whenever you choose the print option from an application, PrimoPDF will be listed along with your physical printers, print to file, etc. It's extremely easy to use and produces excellent PDFs--without the watermarks that some programs add.

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    Still awesome after all these years: 8 excellent free downloads

    Posted July 23, 2011 - 8:56 am

    Wine gets better with age. Men get more distinguished looking (or so my wife tells me). Even some cars seem to improve as time passes (I'm looking at you, 1965 Mustang). But there's nothing glamorous about old software apps, which just get less and less useful the older they get--right?

  • Freebie LAN Speed Test shows your network's real speed

    Posted April 11, 2011 - 9:28 am

    How fast is your network connection? No, I don't mean how fast you think it is, or how fast your network provider says it is--I mean how fast is it in real-world conditions? LAN Speed Test is an excellent, free way to find out.

  • 10 must-have free downloads

    Posted March 15, 2011 - 9:25 am

    Setting a high bar for PC software shouldn't hurt the bottom line. These freebies will make your life easier.

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    Review: Open source FreeOTFE encrypts disks handily

    Posted March 8, 2011 - 4:02 pm

    FreeOTFE may sound like a political bumper sticker, but it stands for "Free On The Fly Encryption." The "Free" part is self-explanatory; "On The Fly Encryption" refers to the encrypting/decrypting of data as it is written to or read from your hard disk. The data on your disk (either the whole disk or a portion of it, as you see fit) is stored in an encrypted form, and FreeOTFE handles all read and write requests, so that the operating system, applications, etc, operate normally. Despite what you might expect, speed impact is generally minimal and will probably not be noticed by a user under most circumstances.

  • Security on a shoestring budget

    Posted March 8, 2011 - 2:19 pm

    For many, security is like going to the dentist--you have to deal with it, but that doesn't mean you have to go willingly, or like it once you get there. One of the main problems with IT security, though, comes down to money. While new servers or PCs can be justified as an investment, security is seen simply as an expense and a headache. But, what if you could protect your network and your PCs without breaking the bank?

  • Free antivirus software: The best and the rest

    Posted March 2, 2011 - 2:13 pm

    It used to be that only Windows users had to worry with antivirus software, but now Macs and smartphones are finally getting attacked as well. What's a user to do?

  • Share a single mouse and keyboard among multiple computers

    Posted March 18, 2010 - 7:36 am

    The free Synergy program lets you easily share a single mouse and keyboard between multiple computers with different operating systems, each with its own display, without special hardware.

  • Top free troubleshooting tools for Windows

    Posted March 10, 2010 - 6:13 pm

    These seven handy tools help you diagnose and cure a wide range of Windows ills, and they're all free for the downloading

  • 21 Free Utilities to Customize and Upgrade Windows

    Posted March 1, 2010 - 2:10 pm

    Get Windows 7 features in Vista or XP, give your desktop 3D capability, or tweak your OS with these free tools and services.

  • 19 Freebies for Smart Web Browsing, Social Networking

    Posted March 1, 2010 - 2:10 pm

    Make more use of your browser with MyBrainshark, MailBrowser, and more.

  • 112 Best Free Downloads, Sites, and Services: The Full List

    Posted March 1, 2010 - 2:08 pm

    Want to correct Windows problems, make your PC or mobile phone more capable, and get things done faster online--all without opening your wallet? Check out these 112 incredibly useful, incredibly free downloads, sites, and services.

  • Disable Your Laptop's Touchpad While You Type

    Posted February 24, 2010 - 3:20 pm

    Recently two of my relatives complained of the same maddening problem: They'd be typing along on their laptops when suddenly the cursor would jump, resulting in garbled text or even an unwanted mouse-click.

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    Free VirusTotal Uploader Links to 40 Antivirus Programs

    Posted February 22, 2010 - 9:32 pm

    The VirusTotal.com Web site offers a free but invaluable security service. It will scan any Web download, e-mail attachment or other file you send it with 40-odd different antivirus scanners to let you know whether it's safe for your computer. The free VirusTotal Uploader utility makes sending a file to the site a breeze by adding a new right-click option for any file.

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    Find Chat Rooms to Discuss Almost Anything

    Posted November 23, 2009 - 9:36 pm

    If you're looking to chat about just about any topic under the sun, you'd do well to give PaltalkScene (free) a try.

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    HWiNFO32 Details System Information

    Posted October 18, 2009 - 9:09 pm

    If you want to know absolutely everything there is to know about your hardware--but you don't want to spend any money on software to do it for you--you'd do well to download the free HWiNFO32. This freebie provides an astonishing amount of information about every aspect of your hardware, and it's extremely easy to use.

  • 19 Free Web Services That Keep Saving You Money

    Posted September 8, 2009 - 4:58 pm

    How would you like free long-distance calling, MP3 downloads, e-books, and text messaging? I'll show you how to score those and more.
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