Freeware I can't live without.

I've been working on computers for 16 years now repairing, maintaining, enjoying, and cursing. Over the years I've learned that if there's a software need, there's probably a freeware solution. The trick is, finding the right freeware solution without installing all the wrong ones first. So I'm starting this Blog to share with you my freeware "Must Have's", so here we go...

My list of Must Have Freeware

Aida32 - A professional system information, diagnostics and benchmarking program.

AntiVir - Protects your computer against dangerous viruses, worms, Trojans and costly dialers.

Avast! Home - Anti-virus scanner with real-time protection supporting most email platforms.

CCleaner - Removes unused and temporary files from your system.

CPUMon - Simple utility to monitor CPU performance and Memory Usage from your desktop.

CPU-Z - Freeware that provides information on your CPU.

DeepBurner - An advanced and extremely powerful CD and DVD burning package.

DVD Shrink - A versatile freeware tool for fitting a DVD-Video disc on a single DVDR disc.

EMDB - EMDB (Eric`s Movie Database) allows you to organize and catalog your DVD collection.

FastStone MaxView - Fast and innovative image viewer that supports all major graphic formats.

FixVTS - Adjust your DVD files into better DVD compliance.

HTTrack - Best Free Web Site Ripper.

Irfan View - A fast free image viewer/converter for Windows.

ImgBurn - Free utility to burn CD/DVD images with ease.

IZArc - The ultimate freeware archive utility supporting many archive formats.

K-Lite Mega Codec Pack - Includes everything needed to play your audio and video files.

Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder - Freeware utility to retrieve your Windows installation key.

Mp3DirectCut - Remove parts, change the volume, split files or copy regions to several new files.

NTREGOPT - Minimize the size of the registry files and optimize registry access.

OpenOffice.org - Suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases etc.

PhotoFiltre - Complete image retouching program.

Process Monitor - Monitoring tool that shows real-time file system, Registry & process activity.

RealVNC - Remote computer control software.

RegSeeker - Clean your registry, Search for items, uninstall applications, and clear histories.

RivaTuner - Powerful tweaking utility for NVIDIA based cards.

Save2pc - Downloads videos from YouTube and saves it as Avi file to your local computer.

Splitter & Merger - Tiny and extremely easy to use file splitter software.

Spybot - S&D - (Search and Destroy) is an adware and spyware detection and removal tool.

Sysinternals Suite - Troubleshooting Utilities rolled up into a single Suite of tools.

The Dude - Will layout your network on a map and will monitor services of devices.

UltraVNC - Remotely control a computer over any TCP/IP connection.

Unlocker - Delete locked files or folders.

Wavosaur - Free audio editor supporting VST effects.

These are some of the Freeware programs that I frequently use after sorting through many other good Freeware solutions. These programs are all top notch Freeware solutions that are great for every day use.

My Favorite Freeware Web Sites

Here are my favorite freeware sites on the web. There are literally thousands of Freeware sites now on the web however, I've listed here for you the cream of the crop. If it's great freeware you're looking for then you'll find it on one of these sites, happy hunting!

Great Freeware Sites For All Your Needs

Snapfiles.com - Download freeware programs, fully reviewed and rated by SnapFiles staff, and user opinions.

Freewarefiles.com - Free Downloads of thousands of software programs. All freeware downloads are rated, reviewed and include screen shots.

Freeware World Team - International Freeware Database. Presents 34278 freeware programs, for Windows OS, from all around the world.

The 46 Best-ever Freeware Utilities - The Best Free Utility Programs. Check out Gizmo's famous list of the 46 best-ever free utility programs.

Nonags.com - Thousands of titles that are tested, rated, reviewed and safety approved.

Freewareweb.com - Features a quick loading, well organized, regularly updated and searchable freeware archive.

Freewarehome.com - Freeware downloads. Free downloads of 4500+ freeware programs.

Bestfreewaredownload.com - Thousands of only the best Freeware downloads.

Freewarebeast.com - Only Free Software, Antispyware, Antivirus and Game Downloads.

Freewarepark.com - Popular freeware downloads are for Windows, Mac OS or Linux operating systems.

Freewarebox.com - Download only freeware, open source software, public domain and other free software.

Topqualityfreeware.com - 20+ categories of downloadable freeware including PC games, themes, icons, desktop, system, graphic and internet utilities.

Freewarearena.com - Delivering the 100% real freeware goods since 1997.

Kidsfreeware.com - The most complete Collection of free software and Internet services for kids.

Freeware-Guide.com - Daily news of freeware updates, Program of the Month, Top 10 Freeware, Freeware links, Featured Freeware.