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Free Programs That Are Must Haves

Posted: December 19, 2013
There isn't much that's free these days. Usually there's a catch, or the free item just doesn't work, especially when it comes to software. Here are some great programs that are free, and efficient too.
There isn't much that's free these days. Usually there's a catch, or the free item just doesn't work, especially when it comes to software. Here are some great programs that are free, and efficient too.

Alex Cocilova, Assistant Editor, PCWorld, shares some of the best free software you can get.

Essential free software you can't afford to miss

Free doesn’t have to mean cheesy, especially when it comes to freeware. A developer’s passion project can become something you can’t imagine being without, and the fact that you don’t have to lay out any cash to acquire it is a major bonus. Some developers accept donations to further development, so consider giving what you can if you find value in their efforts.

Here are some of our favorite freebies.

Security

It’s imperative to secure your PC against the nasty stuff it will encounter on the open seas of the Web. Fortunately, it’s easy to assemble a bullet-proof security suite for nothing.

The free version of Malwarebytes is excellent. Upgrading to the pay-for edition delivers additional features, including protection from zero-day malware (which is new enough to confound traditional AV programs).

Read the entire article Essential Free Software You Can't Afford to Miss on PC World.