This is the list of my Top 25 favorite free software programs for Windows based computers. This list covers all of the basics and then some.
No need to spend thousands on commercial software. With these high-quality titles you will have a computing platform that is secure, productive and ready for just about any task.
An excellent tool for cleaning up old files, clearing your history and keeping your machine clean. Use it to disable unnecessary start up programs. Also includes a registry cleaner and software uninstaller.
The free email service from Google. Manage your email using the web-based interface or a POP / IMAP client like Mozilla Thunderbird. The free account also includes features like contact, calendar and document management and much more.
LibreOffice is the free power-packed Open Source personal productivity suite for Windows, Macintosh and Linux, that gives you six feature-rich applications for all your document production and data processing needs: Writer, Calc, Impress, Draw,
The free edition of MySQL, a very popular SQL-based relational database management server. This is the excellent choice for building data warehouses, dynamic websites and more.
An excellent backup and synchronization tool. Backup to external devices, network drives or FTP sites. Integrates with the Windows Task Scheduler to create automated backup procedures.
innotek VirtualBox is a general-purpose full virtualizer for x86 hardware. Targeted at server, desktop and embedded use, it is now the only professional-quality virtualization solution that is also Open Source Software.