Why spend money on a pricey software program when you can download its replica for free? That’s the beauty of freeware. Freeware is software that is open for download to the general public at no cost. Practically any product that is up for sale will have a copycat program that is available as freeware. To give you a better idea of what freeware is, Open Office is said to be the freeware copycat version of Microsoft Office. The most popular categories of freeware are: multimedia, computer file categorization, PC security, computer games, image viewing and manipulation, and Internet and email. Below is a list of fun freeware programs:
Multimedia
Orange CD Player is the top rated multimedia player on the freeware site Snap Files. The Orange CD Player is tray based and features a complete set of playback functions.
123 DVD to IPod converts your DVDs to a format that is compatible with your portable devices such as an IPod or PSP.
Burning Mill Advanced Software allows Microsoft Windows users to burn DVDs and CDs while maintaining the high quality picture and sound.
AVS Video Remaker allows you to edit and eliminate commercials and advertisements from MPEG files with accurate and fast frame editing.
Computer File Categorization
Tabbery is a patent pending technology that allows you to create multiple desktops on one computer by simply creating a tab for each desktop. Tabbery allows you to work on different projects at the same time without overloading your desktop space.
File Valet allows you to organize your photos with the click of a button. You can view photos throughout your entire computer system simply by entering a search term. File Valet is much like a browser for your photos.
Directify 0.0.2 automatically organizes your computer files by grouping them into categories with similar names and content.
Health File Plus keeps track of your health and medical records. Stores information such as emergency contacts, surgeries, medications, appointments, and allergies.
PC Security
SpyPal Invisible is a freeware program that allows you to spy on your PC activity while you are away. This can be used to monitor your children’s computer activity or track if someone is using your computer when they were specifically told not to.
Netcom Internet Security Suite automatically removes all harmful programs and Trojans that may be attacking your computer.
Click and Lock allows you to lock your computer in one click when you step away from your computer. Once locked, Click and Lock will deny access to anyone who tries to access your computer.
SpyPal Keylogger records every word typed on a computer. This freeware can be used to uncover cheaters and keep an eye on the activity of your spouse, children, and employees.
Games
TV Station Manager is a simulation game that allows you to become the TV station manager of several TV stations that are on the verge of bankruptcy. Your mission is to raise the revenue of the stations and get them back on their feet.
Virtual Woman Millennium lets you create your own virtual girlfriend. Finally, you can control exactly how your woman looks and what she says.
Bestseller is a simulation game that requires you to be an author. Your mission is to write books and climb up to the number one spot on the list of bestsellers.
Cailou is a matching memory game that helps you build your child’s memory skills.
Image View & Manipulation
Magic Mirror makes it possible to distort the faces of the people in the photo. Have you ever seen the photos of George Bush with a distorted face? Well, this program will give the same effect.
FxFoto allows you to edit and improve your digital images. You can upload your photos right from your camera to the program, it’s that simple.
PhotoFiltre is a popular photo editing program that has received rave reviews and is comparable to the expensive Adobe Photo Shop photo editor.
Photo Lux Image Viewer is a full image viewing program and partial image editor. This freeware download allows you to add text to your photos and convert them into higher resolutions.
Internet & Email
Book Template is an eBook template that allows you to quickly create and spread the word about your eBook.
Grab Browser is a web browser that allows you to download videos from YouTube and download them to your computer, which eliminates the need of a converter.
Spamihilator is an anti-spam freeware program that automatically filters unwanted emails. Spamihilator is compatible with all email platforms.
Background Records 1.2.0 allows you to run a background check on anyone right from the comfort of your own computer.