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Top Ten Free Programs

Top 10 Free Programs

Over the years I have used many programs. During that time, they have served me well so I thought I would share them with you.

In no particular order, here they are:

  1. Avast Free Antivirus – A free antivirus and antispyware security software program for Windows 7, Vista and Windows XP. Download it here.
  2. SyncBack – A freeware program that helps you easily backup and synchronize your files to, the same drive, a different drive or medium (CDRW, Compact Flash, etc), an FTP server, a Network, or a Zip archive. Download it here.
  3. Malwarebytes – A free tool that can identify and remove malicious software from your computer. Download it here.
  4. GIMP – Image and photo editing software. Similar to Photoshop but free! Download it here.
  5. Open-Shell – Software that changes the Start Button on Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11 to make it act like the traditional Windows 7 Start Button. Download it here.
  6. FileZilla – A fast and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTPS and SFTP client with lots of useful features and an intuitive graphical user interface. Download it here.
  7. Libre Office – An open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases. Download it here.
  8. Audacity – A free, easy-to-use audio editor and recorder. Download it here.
  9. Lightshot – The fastest way to take a customizable screenshot. This app allows you to select any area on your desktop and take its screenshot with 2 button-clicks.  Download it here.
  10. AnyDesk – Secure & intuitive Remote Desktop software.  Download it here.