I Corinthians 2:12 (NKJ)
Firefox
The world's best free browser - period. It's totally customizable, updates easily, is secure . . . what more could you ask for?
Ad-Aware
Fight spyware with this free program. The definition files are updated regularly and it scans fast and thoroughly. This gets my vote for the best free anti-spyware app.
Spybot - Search and Destroy
Another free anti-spyware app. In combination with Ad-Aware spyware doesn't have a chance. It's not as polished as Ad-Aware, but provides a needed second layer of support.
SpywareBlaster
This anti-spyware app doesn't scan for spyware - it prevents it from being installed in the first place. With this program, Ad-Aware, and Spybot, I haven't had any spyware on my system - ever.
Windows Defender
Formerly Microsoft Antispyware, this program detects and removes spyware, as well as providing real-time protection. I don't use it because it has a huge footprint and uses valuable system resources. However, it is an effective solution for those who like do-it-all applications. I prefer the simplicity of the afore-mentioned programs.
E-Sword
Far and away the world's best free program. If you want a full-featured Bible study program with tons of free add-ons (commentaries, dictionaries, different Bible versions, etc.), this is it.
Irfanview
Irfanview is the best free file viewer available. You can view endless file types, batch convert files, cut or crop, save images as slideshows - the list goes on.
ERUNT
ERUNT is one of those programs that becomes indispensable once you have it. Since I've had it, I've turned off XP's bloated, resource-hogging system restore feature. It starts up with my system every morning and creates a full registry backup. The standard registry backup options that come with Windows back up most of the registry but not all of it. ERUNT, however, creates a complete backup set, including the Security hive and user related sections.
Skype
Simply put, free internet telephony that works. Make global Skype-to-Skype calls for free and calls to landline phones at dirt-cheap rates. I use a dialup connection and the voice quality is excellent. Believe it.
Open Office
Here we have a full-featured open source office suite that's compatible with MS Office. It's got everything that MS Office Pro has and it works just as well. Yes, it's for real.
PhotoFiltre
This is a high quality photo editing program. You're going to have to try it yourself to believe how good it is. It lacks the ability to use layers, but it does everything else. In fact, it has a feature set which rivals some commercial photo editing programs.
Picasa
Find pictures you forgot you had. Organize your hard drive. Utilize google's search technology with your personal photo collection. Resize, attach, and email photos with a click. Edit pictures simply and easily. An elegant program - the best of it's kind - rivaling (and outperforming) commercial products.
AVG Antivirus
A free antivirus program that works. Automatic updates and email scanning. All for free. The best free (and as good as some commercial programs) antivirus solution.
FileZilla
Simple. Fast. Secure. Efficient. Open source. Free. This is an unbeatable ftp program.
PSPad Editor
PSPad Editor is a free, commercial quality notepad replacement utility. It's excellent for people who work in different programming environments. It highlights various syntax in code, has a variety of batch functions, and too many other features to list. Frankly, it shouldn't be free. I code all my pages, including this one, in PSPad Editor.
