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Get Clicking: Free Downloads That Are Worth a Donation

In the second part of our donationware series, we introduce a few hidden gems that you can download and use for free.
FUNCTIONALITY: 9 handy utilities for optimising your desktop and display

Make every pixel count with these tools for moving, resizing, and controlling windows. None are expensive, and many are free.
10 must-have free Firefox 4 add-ons

As appealing as Firefox 4 is, it could be better at searching and keeping information secure
10 must-have downloads for Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter

Think Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter offer enough on their own? Think again.
10 Must-Have Free Downloads

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

Keeping intruders out of your system is half the challenge; making it impossible to find your valuable data is the other

Microsoft Word alternatives: Wordsmiths, rejoice!

Microsoft Word is the 800-pound gorilla of word processors--but sometimes you need less, more, or just different.
The best Windows 7 downloads

With these free and low-cost downloads, you can customize and tweak Windows 7 just about any way you wish.