No Cost Software Packages and Utilities
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| AdAware |
Scans RAM, registry, hard drives, and external storage devices for known data-mining, advertising, and tracking components, and easily cleans your system, allowing you to maintain a higher degree of privacy while you surf the Web. |
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| AVG |
A free anti-virus protection |
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| Belarc Inventory |
Builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, missing Microsoft hotfixes, anti-virus status, CIS (Center for Internet Security) benchmarks, and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server.  |
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| CCleaner |
Removes unused files - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It's fast (normally taking less that a second to run). It cleans Internet Explorer (Temporary files, URL history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat); Firefox (Temporary files, URL history, cookies, download history); Windows (Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log files). Registry cleaner. |
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ClamWin |
Free Antivirus comes with an easy installer. You may download and use it free of charge. It features: high detection rates for viruses and spyware; Scanning Scheduler; Automatic downloads of regularly-updated virus database. Standalone virus scanner and right-click menu integration to Microsoft Windows Explorer; add in to Microsoft Outlook
to remove virus-infected attachments automatically. |
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Data Backup Tool |
This free, straightforward backup utility makes safeguarding and synchronizing your files a snap. SyncBack is surprisingly flexible. It can save your files in ZIP archives, protect them, write them on CDs (using UDF), or transfer them via FTP. You can define several scheduled backup jobs so you can just set 'em and forget 'em. The program comes with ready-made profiles to make the process as easy as possible. It doesn't use many system resources when working in the background. All in all, it's a good choice for home users and small businesses. |
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| DVD Player |
Media player with a similar interface to Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4, but has many more features specific for DivX playback. Input Files: ASF, AVI, DVD, MPG, RM/RMVB, VOB, WMV. |
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| OpenOffice 2.0.0 |
Free office suite, compatible with all other major office suites. Features WRITER, OpenOffice.org's word processor. CALC is a spreadsheet with tools to calculate, analyse, summarise, and present data in numerical reports or graphics. IMPRESS is a way to create effective multimedia presentations. DRAW will produce everything from simple diagrams to dynamic 3D illustrations and special effects. BASE enables you to manipulate database data seamlessly within OpenOffice.org. |
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| PrimoPDF |
Convert to PDF from any application by simply 'printing' to the PrimoPDF® printer - it couldn't be easier! Within minutes, you can create high-quality PDFs by converting from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and virtually any other printable file type. |
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Registry Distiller |
Is free; it cleans and optimizes your computer by removing obsolete and incorrect information from the registry. A cluttered registry implies slow performance and possible crashes. This fast cleaner will find and repair any errors resulting in a faster computer with fewer crashes. It will find and let you optionally remove orphaned references from uninstall, add/remove programs, shared dlls, custom controls, startup programs and much more. A registry backup will be made before any removal in conducted. Registry Distiller is Windows NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista compatible. |
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Free or Low-Cost Resources |
| Classes, Demos, Etc. |
Free in-store clinics on topics such as digital cameras, wired and wireless networking. Each clinic covers a new topic from the latest
technology to troubleshooting your gadgets. You'll also have the chance to get your computer questions answered by the experts. |
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| Quick Reference Guides |
Laminated “quick study” reference sheets on the latest (i.e. Vista) software. Only $5.95 each. |
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