free software

Best Linux distros

Best Linux distros

Linux has become a viable, free alternative to Windows and MacOS – and you don't need to be an expert. We select the best distributions for desktops and servers.
Jun 15 2018, 10:43AM
Trim down Windows with this free tool

Trim down Windows with this free tool

Auslogics Windows Slimmer can remove old Windows data and even bloated applications.
Apr 9 2018, 9:29PM
LibreOffice 6.0: free office suite gets a major upgrade

LibreOffice 6.0: free office suite gets a major upgrade

It now has a more powerful spell-checker, a new icon set, better encryption and ebook support, and more.
Feb 1 2018, 7:12PM
Mozilla’s new browser is twice as fast as the old Firefox

Mozilla’s new browser is twice as fast as the old Firefox

Firefox Quantum also uses 30% less RAM than Chrome and finally has Google as its default search engine.
Nov 15 2017, 9:13PM
Best virus clean-up tools revealed

Best virus clean-up tools revealed

In-depth tests on 17 antivirus and recovery tools reveal which are the best at cleaning infected systems.
Nov 14 2017, 1:31PM
Five top free backup tools

Five top free backup tools

With software like these tools available, there’s no excuse for not backing up.
Nov 10 2017, 12:11PM
Sync and share files without the cloud – for free

Sync and share files without the cloud – for free

From the developers of BitTorrent, Resilio Sync allows you to synchronise files and folders between your devices.
Sep 22 2017, 1:30PM
Vend offers free inventory scanning app

Vend offers free inventory scanning app

The point-of-sale provider has released a free mobile inventory counter that works with Vend and other POS or inventory systems.
Sep 7 2017, 7:20AM
LibreOffice 5.4 improves Office compatibility

LibreOffice 5.4 improves Office compatibility

And that's just one of the enhancements in the latest version of the free office suite.
Aug 14 2017, 5:52PM
Kaspersky releases free antivirus software

Kaspersky releases free antivirus software

Windows users have another free security tool to choose from.
Aug 3 2017, 2:18PM
Adobe launches free scanning app with OCR

Adobe launches free scanning app with OCR

Adobe Scan is a mobile app that can digitise business cards, letters, receipts and more.
Jun 2 2017, 7:11AM
Five top open source CRM systems

Five top open source CRM systems

Looking for a free customer relationship management system? Here are five options that may be worth considering.
May 30 2017, 12:59PM
Four free VPN apps compared

Four free VPN apps compared

Can you browse anonymously and securely for free? We look at four VPN services and tools to find out.
May 26 2017, 11:16PM
Remove malware from your PC in three steps

Remove malware from your PC in three steps

Is your computer slowing down or acting strangely? It might be malware. Here’s how to get rid of it.
May 17 2017, 5:50PM
Kiwi runs Gmail as a desktop app

Kiwi runs Gmail as a desktop app

The popular Mac tool, Kiwi for Gmail 2.0, is now available as a free (and premium) app for Windows.
Apr 26 2017, 7:00AM
Microsoft releases a new, free task manager

Microsoft releases a new, free task manager

Microsoft To-Do is a Windows, cloud and mobile app that will replace Wunderlist, according to an official blog post.
Apr 23 2017, 6:14PM
Five free Windows 10 privacy tools

Five free Windows 10 privacy tools

Want to protect your privacy following revelations about what data Windows 10 is collecting about you? Here are five tools that may help.
Apr 7 2017, 2:45PM
Six reasons to change your passwords right now

Six reasons to change your passwords right now

We know it’s boring, but trust us, you need to do this now. Here's why – and how.
Apr 4 2017, 4:30PM
WebCatalog runs your cloud apps natively

WebCatalog runs your cloud apps natively

Keep your favourite web services organised and make them easily accessible from your desktop with this free tool.
Mar 21 2017, 5:11PM
LibreOffice 5.3: big upgrade to free office suite

LibreOffice 5.3: big upgrade to free office suite

The latest version is billed as “one of the most feature-rich releases in the history” of the popular Office alternative.
Feb 7 2017, 1:03PM

Log In

Username / Email:
Password:
  |  Forgot your password?