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Open Office
http://www.openoffice.org

A great option to paying for Microsoft Office, it's FREE and contains all the tools you need and documents done in MS Office are compatible with Open Office and vise versa.
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Mozilla
http://www.mozilla.org

Mozilla web browser with POPUP controls & less security issues, excellent option instead of Internet Explorer & it's FREE!
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Old Versions
http://www.oldversion.com

WOW, what a FIND this website was. This website contains the OLDER versions of most software that is no longer available like WinAmp, Kazaa Lite, Acrobat Reader, AOL Instant Messenger, Internet providers, NERO, WinZip, RealJukebox and MANY, MANY others.
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Gibson Research
http://www.grc.com

Test your system for open ports and other vulnerabilities. Very useful tools on this site, you may be surprised at what you find.
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Symantec Security Response
http://www.sarc.com

Keep up-to-date on the latest virus threats, tools are available for certain viruses.
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ZoneAlarm
http://www.zonealarm.com

Download a free fully functional firewall program for your computer system. Puts a halt on unauthorized incoming or outgoing traffic.
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Download Accelerator
http://www.downloadaccelerator.com

Excellent program for dial-up & broadband users, lets you continue downloads at a later time or if disconnected, boosts download speeds, nice utility.
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@Home Broadband Patch
(Courtesy of http://www.speedguide.net)

Click Speed Patch for the broadband patch. Excellent utility and website for those on broadband service such as cable or DSL as well as dial-up users. There site contains patches, speed fixes and reviews of various types of hardware. Most computer default settings are for dial-up and this creates a "bottleneck" on the PC that slows web pages and downloading. This utility is easy to install AND uninstall (through add & remove programs). This utility must be removed if you go back to dial-up
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PCPitstop
http://www.pcpitstop.com

Excellent site for testing your internet connection, ALOT of useful tools are available on this site for troubleshooting your internet connection.
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WinZip
http://www.winzip.com

Checkout WinZip for all those compressed file attachments in your e-mails and more. The shareware version is fully functional with the exception of the popup window at startup.
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DSLReports
http://www.dslreports.com

Want to find out the scoop / dirt on your internet provider? This is the first and only place you need to look. Find out what others have to say, even in your own area. Having problems with a brand of hardware? The message boards can provide you with alot of answers.
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AVG AntiVirus
http://free.grisoft.com

Looking for an AntiVirus program with updates but without the cost? Here’s a nice AntiVirus package that won’t cost you an arm & a leg but will help protect your system.
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Boot Disks
http://www.bootdisk.com

Have you ever lost your boot disk for Windows, DOS or other operating systems? Oh ya, I think we’ve all been there at one time or another. Bootdisk.com has a great collection of boot disks available for download.
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JAVA
http://www.java.com

Do you need java? Well, for many websites to function properly you need it on your system. Follow the link to sun.com to get your copy installed via the web.
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Skins
http://www.skinz.org

What are skins? I know what your thinking but this isn’t that kind of site. Skins give programs like Windows Media Player, WinAmp, your desktop and others a new look. Different styles, designs, colors, ect. for many different programs are available.
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WinAmp
http://www.winamp.com

Want a great customizable MP3 player for your computer? Look no farther than WinAmp, you’ll get alot of enjoyment out of this package.
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