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AVG Free

http://free.avg.com

Free basic anti-virus protection. AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition is only available for single computer use for home and non commercial use. Compatible with Windows Vista and Windows XP.

Download.com

http://www.download.com

Free downloads, trials, and shareware. Includes a tools and utilities section and news on new products.

Free File Converter

http://www.freefileconvert.com

Convert files into different formats.

Google Drive

https://drive.google.com

15 GB of free cloud storage, file sharing, and collaborative editing.

Google Chat and Spaces

https://workspace.google.com/products/chat/

For instant messaging, and web-based live video chats that can accommodate up to ten people.

Google Keep

https://www.google.com/keep

"Need to remember to pick up some groceries? Set a location-based reminder to pull up your grocery list right when you get to the store. Need to finish a to-do? Set a time-based reminder to make sure you never miss a thing."

LastPass

https://lastpass.com

Password generator and manager. Passwords are stored in the cloud and accessed by a master password only you know.

Mac OS X

http://www.apple.com/macosx

Apple Mac users will locate an overview of the operating system (including a video highlight). Features, product specifications, news, and information on new versions of the operating system are also available.

MindMup

https://www.mindmup.com

Mind-mapping and flowchart software.

Microsoft

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us

Here software giant Microsoft provides information about its products. Section “for business” teach users about getting the most out of your computer and sharing information with co-workers.

PC World Downloads

http://www.pcworld.com/category/software

Browse software and apps by category or scroll down to see a list of all available software.

Pixlr Editor

http://pixlr.com/editor

Free graphics editing tool.

Prezi Presentation Software

https://prezi.com

Replaces the ordinary slide presentation software.

PrintFriendly & PDF

http://www.printfriendly.com

"PrintFriendly cleans and formats web pages for perfect print experience. PrintFriendly removes Ads, Navigation and web page junk, so you save paper and ink when you print."

SlideRocket

http://sliderocket.com

Currently in beta form, a free registration will allow users to create presentations. "SlideRocket goes beyond traditional presentation tools by harnessing the power of the Internet and making everything available to you in an integrated and intuitive online interface. SlideRocket is provided in a software-as-a-service model in a variety of price points starting at free."

Spotify Web Player

https://play.spotify.com

A streaming music service (free with ads) that gives you access to over 20 million songs.

Virus Total

https://www.virustotal.com/en

"A free service that analyzes suspicious files and URLs and facilitates the quick detection of viruses, worms, trojans, and all kinds of malware."

WeVideo

https://www.wevideo.com

Make and share free videos online.

Zamzar

http://www.zamzar.com

Free online file converter.