Free Desktop software & PC tools
OpenOffice.org 3.1.1
OpenOffice.org is an excellent free alternative to Microsoft Office. The suite comprises a word processor (Writer), spreadsheet (Calc), presentation creator (Impress), vector-drawing program (Draw) and database (Base). It offers most of the features you'd expect to find and can handle the standard Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .xls and so on) and read Office 2007's XML file types (.docx, .xlsx and .pptx files).
Min requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS X
File size: 150MB
Download at: www.openoffice.org
Blaze 0.5.2
This powerful application launcher lets you quickly fire up programs and open websites with a few keystrokes. It's not phased by typos, unlike some similar programs, so if you try to launch ‘Fireox', it will still know what you're asking it to do. Blaze can also make life easier for you by automating a range of repetitive tasks, including creating emails, performing calculations, converting text into upper or lower case and indexing MP3 tags.
Min requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7
File size: 10.6MB
Download at: http://blaze-wins.sourceforge.net
TeamViewer 5
TeamViewer lets you control a remote computer over the internet. Once you've got the software installed (or running) on both systems, connecting is just a matter of entering the correct ID and password. There are several different connection options available and the latest version also offers audio (VoIP) and video calling so you can chat with the person on the other computer while you access it.
Min requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7
File size: 2.5MB
Download at: www.teamviewer.com
TeraCopy 2.01
Copying and moving large files around your system, especially from one hard disk to another, can often take an age. TeraCopy speeds up the process and gives you greater control over file transfers. You can pause and restart copying, and the program can even attempt to resume broken file transfers. There are installer and portable versions available.
Min requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7
File size: 1.5MB
Download at: www.codesector.com
PDF XChange Viewer 2
This free alternative to Adobe Reader lets you view documents and add text, shapes and stamps (Draft, Approved, Top Secret, and so on) to them. You can also use it to select and copy text and objects, highlight sections, add sticky notes, measure areas and distances and save, print or email a document.
Min requirements: Windows XP/Vista/7
File size: 15.8MB
Download at: www.docu-track.com
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