Comments on: The Best Free Software For Your Computer http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/ The latest tech, mobile and gaming news Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:42:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: mfarneyhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-4/#comment-175239 mfarney Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:14:53 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-175239 firebug has proven to be quite a useful tool. Although I used it for some minor things, now I use it every day as it is very flexible. With firebug one can even save any song that can be listened to online. I don't suggest anyone to do this as it's considered theft. <br>______________ <br>Mathew Farney - <a rel="nofollow">Web Hosting</a> firebug has proven to be quite a useful tool. Although I used it for some minor things, now I use it every day as it is very flexible. With firebug one can even save any song that can be listened to online. I don't suggest anyone to do this as it's considered theft.
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]]> By: Free Software for your computer - Ken’sTechnology Bloghttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-4/#comment-151155 Free Software for your computer - Ken’sTechnology Blog Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:17:33 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-151155 [...] for your Computer at Connected Internet. Tags: applications, connected-internet, [...] [...] for your Computer at Connected Internet. Tags: applications, connected-internet, [...]

]]> By: Richardhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-4/#comment-87680 Richard Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:34:38 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-87680 i love Far and Home site ... i think this two very usefull i love Far and Home site … i think this two very usefull

]]> By: Johnhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-4/#comment-79950 John Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-79950 thanks Maesk.. the sites of these free software is greatcheers thanks Maesk.. the sites of these free software is great

cheers

]]> By: Maeskhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-4/#comment-76741 Maesk Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:29:46 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-76741 thanks !.. very helpful foxit is a great app, i dunno why the adobe is so slow.. waiting while opening the pdf with acrobat is frustatingbtw, u also can see list of lot free software at http://www.onestopfreeware.com thanks !.. very helpful
foxit is a great app, i dunno why the adobe is so slow.. waiting while opening the pdf with acrobat is frustating

btw, u also can see list of lot free software at http://www.onestopfreeware.com

]]> By: steve Machttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-3/#comment-74593 steve Mac Tue, 25 Sep 2007 04:53:52 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-74593 I agree , i ve used mostly all the software but more than Foxit i like PDF Xchange Viewer.I dont like it loads slow on my pc and always ask for download update.I am looking for some tweak software for that. I agree , i ve used mostly all the software but more than Foxit i like PDF Xchange Viewer.I dont like it loads slow on my pc and always ask for download update.I am looking for some tweak software for that.

]]> By: Zathhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-3/#comment-74454 Zath Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:49:09 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-74454 I've not set up FoxIt as my default pdf reader, seems to be working better performance-wise, shall see how good it is. I've noticed it has trouble with feature-rich pdfs such as Gamerzine's pdf, but I can always open that with Adobe Reader.An alternative to AVG (which I'm not a big fan of these days) would be Avast if you're looking for a free anti-virus solution - but I can't get rid of the "you get what you pay for" attitude when it comes to anti-virus products. I’ve not set up FoxIt as my default pdf reader, seems to be working better performance-wise, shall see how good it is. I’ve noticed it has trouble with feature-rich pdfs such as Gamerzine’s pdf, but I can always open that with Adobe Reader.

An alternative to AVG (which I’m not a big fan of these days) would be Avast if you’re looking for a free anti-virus solution – but I can’t get rid of the “you get what you pay for” attitude when it comes to anti-virus products.

]]> By: The best free software - Connected Internet readers’ picks | Connected Internethttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-3/#comment-73648 The best free software - Connected Internet readers’ picks | Connected Internet Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:09:34 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73648 [...] week ago, I shared my best free software list with Connected Internet (CI) readers.  That post [...] [...] week ago, I shared my best free software list with Connected Internet (CI) readers.  That post [...]

]]> By: Yigit T.http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-3/#comment-73424 Yigit T. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:40:43 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73424 Thanks, nice programs :) Thanks, nice programs :)

]]> By: Samuelhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-3/#comment-73286 Samuel Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:32:28 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73286 Been a web designer myself and always on my PC its great to hear about new firefox extensions as well as anti virus. I have been running windows live onecare and am looking for something free that should do a good job, this software looks like what i am after Been a web designer myself and always on my PC its great to hear about new firefox extensions as well as anti virus. I have been running windows live onecare and am looking for something free that should do a good job, this software looks like what i am after

]]> By: viscidohttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-3/#comment-73207 viscido Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:54:00 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73207 Great post,Thank you!!! :D Great post,Thank you!!! :D

]]> By: Matthew Turlandhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-3/#comment-73119 Matthew Turland Sun, 09 Sep 2007 13:47:41 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73119 I find AVG to be too much of a resource hog. I recommend <a href="http://free-av.com" rel="nofollow">AntiVir</a> as an alternative. Also, even if you already have a media player, I like <a href="http://www.foobar2000.org" rel="nofollow">foobar2000</a> for audio. I find AVG to be too much of a resource hog. I recommend AntiVir as an alternative. Also, even if you already have a media player, I like foobar2000 for audio.

]]> By: Greghttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-3/#comment-73091 Greg Sun, 09 Sep 2007 03:10:40 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73091 I am surprised no one has mentioned Linux yet :PI have been using Google Docs more and more lately and I have been pleased with it. In fact Google is slowly replacing more and more of my software. First mail, then news reader, now word pro. I am surprised no one has mentioned Linux yet :P

I have been using Google Docs more and more lately and I have been pleased with it. In fact Google is slowly replacing more and more of my software. First mail, then news reader, now word pro.

]]> By: Useful Free Software For Your Computer | One Tip A Dayhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-3/#comment-73063 Useful Free Software For Your Computer | One Tip A Day Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:37:18 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73063 [...] it’s hard to say which is best, but Gili over at Connected Internet has had a go, with his Best Free Software [...] [...] it’s hard to say which is best, but Gili over at Connected Internet has had a go, with his Best Free Software [...]

]]> By: » 15 applicazioni gratuite per pchttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-3/#comment-73062 » 15 applicazioni gratuite per pc Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:19:47 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73062 [...] sito ConnectedInternet ha creato una lista delle migliori applicazioni gratuite per pc. Che ne pensate? sarebbe bello creare una lista anche per Mac e per [...] [...] sito ConnectedInternet ha creato una lista delle migliori applicazioni gratuite per pc. Che ne pensate? sarebbe bello creare una lista anche per Mac e per [...]

]]> By: kiphttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-2/#comment-73059 kip Sat, 08 Sep 2007 16:44:12 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73059 I agree - PDF Xchange Viewer is a better alternative to Acrobat Reader than Foxit; I'd include File Shredder (where once I recommended Eraser) and Undelete Plus (where once I would recommend Recuva). As for a free media player, KMPlayer rocks. I agree – PDF Xchange Viewer is a better alternative to Acrobat Reader than Foxit; I’d include File Shredder (where once I recommended Eraser) and Undelete Plus (where once I would recommend Recuva). As for a free media player, KMPlayer rocks.

]]> By: Vivekhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-2/#comment-73046 Vivek Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:44:55 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73046 I would make quite a few changes there...Paint.NET (instead of GIMP) Sequoiaview (instead of TreeView, more classy :P) IrfanView (everything about images in one place) JFileRecovery (to extract data from scratched CDs) PDFCreatorActually, you're right! There are a million of good ones out there ! We can make list of as many useful freewares we want :) I would make quite a few changes there…

Paint.NET (instead of GIMP)
Sequoiaview (instead of TreeView, more classy :P)
IrfanView (everything about images in one place)
JFileRecovery (to extract data from scratched CDs)
PDFCreator

Actually, you’re right! There are a million of good ones out there !
We can make list of as many useful freewares we want :)

]]> By: Phil Dufaulthttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-2/#comment-73029 Phil Dufault Sat, 08 Sep 2007 05:18:50 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73029 Notepad++ and foobar2000 are a must on my list. Notepad++ and foobar2000 are a must on my list.

]]> By: Sridhar Katakamhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-2/#comment-73026 Sridhar Katakam Sat, 08 Sep 2007 04:31:15 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73026 No, Foxit is not the best free alternative to Acrobat. It is http://www.docu-track.com/home/prod_user/pdfx_viewer/. Has many more features than Foxit. I love the tabs support.Paint.NET is better than GIMP. If you have to give it to GIMP, at least make it GimpShop.Feed Reader is way better (more features) than Google Reader. No, Foxit is not the best free alternative to Acrobat. It is http://www.docu-track.com/home/prod_user/pdfx_viewer/. Has many more features than Foxit. I love the tabs support.

Paint.NET is better than GIMP. If you have to give it to GIMP, at least make it GimpShop.

Feed Reader is way better (more features) than Google Reader.

]]> By: J.D.http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-2/#comment-73021 J.D. Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:37:43 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73021 On every new install I do, I always put a copy of AVG, GIMP, Ad-aware, and Spybot on the machine.Norton used to put out a decent product. Now it's just crapware. My dad kept buying it until I showed him what free products are out there that do twice the job with half the hassle. On every new install I do, I always put a copy of AVG, GIMP, Ad-aware, and Spybot on the machine.

Norton used to put out a decent product. Now it’s just crapware. My dad kept buying it until I showed him what free products are out there that do twice the job with half the hassle.

]]> By: May Chttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-2/#comment-73017 May C Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:52:30 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73017 I heard good things about the <a href="http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/" rel="nofollow">PC Decrapifier</a> (nice name!) that takes out all that useless trial software that most manufacturers now bloat your computer with. Never tried it myself but heard good things about it.I have Skype, CCleaner, AVG Anti-virus from your list. May have to check out the rest that I have no idea about. Thanks! I heard good things about the PC Decrapifier (nice name!) that takes out all that useless trial software that most manufacturers now bloat your computer with. Never tried it myself but heard good things about it.

I have Skype, CCleaner, AVG Anti-virus from your list. May have to check out the rest that I have no idea about. Thanks!

]]> By: Micahhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-2/#comment-73015 Micah Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:24:10 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73015 Wow, I didn't even know there was an alternative to Adobe Reader. This will be a breath of fresh air, as the stupid Adobe program takes forever to load on my computer. Good list, thanks. Wow, I didn’t even know there was an alternative to Adobe Reader. This will be a breath of fresh air, as the stupid Adobe program takes forever to load on my computer. Good list, thanks.

]]> By: Rickhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-2/#comment-73014 Rick Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:19:55 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73014 How much does Grisoft pay sites like yours to recommend their garbage software!Both the avp and anti spyware apps are probably rated the lowest in detection of all similar programs done in tests! How much does Grisoft pay sites like yours to recommend their garbage software!

Both the avp and anti spyware apps are probably rated the lowest in detection of all similar programs done in tests!

]]> By: 适合你的电脑的免费软件 » Ghacks CNhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-2/#comment-73012 适合你的电脑的免费软件 » Ghacks CN Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:36:49 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-73012 [...] 详细阅读“适合你的电脑的最佳免费软件”可到Connected Internet。 [...] [...] 详细阅读“适合你的电脑的最佳免费软件”可到Connected Internet。 [...]

]]> By: joeyhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-2/#comment-72998 joey Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:16:48 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-72998 I can't live withoutTrueCrypt - Keeps the CIA out of my files VistaManager - For folks who can't help but tweak something to death Snarfer - to funnel the latest news onto the desktop - without the hassle of logging on like at googlereader I can’t live without

TrueCrypt – Keeps the CIA out of my files
VistaManager – For folks who can’t help but tweak something to death
Snarfer – to funnel the latest news onto the desktop – without the hassle of logging on like at googlereader

]]> By: Michael Samuelhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-72996 Michael Samuel Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:12:44 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-72996 Thanks for sharing these useful apps. I currently use skype, VLC Media PlayeR, GIMP, Ad Aware SE Personal, Google Reader. I use Adobe Acrobat Reader but I'm not happy with it because it crashes a lot! I will try yours and give you my feedback. I think the antivirus you use is weak so I will not try it! I will try the other apps and tell you....Thanks for your nice post Thanks for sharing these useful apps. I currently use skype, VLC Media PlayeR, GIMP, Ad Aware SE Personal, Google Reader. I use Adobe Acrobat Reader but I’m not happy with it because it crashes a lot! I will try yours and give you my feedback. I think the antivirus you use is weak so I will not try it! I will try the other apps and tell you….Thanks for your nice post

]]> By: horislyhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-72992 horisly Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:50:56 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-72992 a really good collections thanks for your sharing. a really good collections
thanks for your sharing.

]]> By: futuristic gadgetshttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-72982 futuristic gadgets Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:40:33 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-72982 firefox and avg, that's definitely in my top list firefox and avg, that’s definitely in my top list

]]> By: ZOveLordhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-72978 ZOveLord Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:00:58 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-72978 MyToGo for Skype allows ANY Phone to gain access to Skype calling services, this includes calling Skype Names for FREE, checking Skype Voice Mail for FREE as well as using Skype rates for both local and long distance calling, and does not require any software to be installed on the phone. MyToGo for Skype is FREE MyToGo for Skype allows ANY Phone to gain access to Skype calling services, this includes calling Skype Names for FREE, checking Skype Voice Mail for FREE as well as using Skype rates for both local and long distance calling, and does not require any software to be installed on the phone. MyToGo for Skype is FREE

]]> By: Shankar Ganeshhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-72974 Shankar Ganesh Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:30:10 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-72974 Wow great list. I use most of them listed here, especially I love the first tool mentioned here - Foxit Reader! :D Wow great list. I use most of them listed here, especially I love the first tool mentioned here – Foxit Reader! :D

]]> By: m--shttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-72970 m--s Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:03:34 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-72970 skype is a <strong>spy</strong>: http://www.pagetable.com/?p=27 skype is a spy:
http://www.pagetable.com/?p=27

]]> By: Roman ShaRPhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-72961 Roman ShaRP Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:31:00 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-72961 Another freeware list...And I have <a href="http://forum.oboz.ua/viewtopic.php?p=115163#115163" rel="nofollow">my own</a> too (made in Russian and English shortnames) - but it is much longer ;)112 freeware titles. Want anybody challenge me on that? Another freeware list…

And I have my own too (made in Russian and English shortnames) – but it is much longer ;)

112 freeware titles. Want anybody challenge me on that?

]]> By: Web Designhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-72956 Web Design Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:02:17 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-72956 Well i would put in firefox and editplus high up on the list Well i would put in firefox and editplus high up on the list

]]> By: Free Software for your computerhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-72951 Free Software for your computer Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:23:20 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-72951 [...] Software for your Computer at Connected Internet. [...] [...] Software for your Computer at Connected Internet. [...]

]]> By: Wintyhttp://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-72950 Winty Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:18:47 +0000 http://www.connectedinternet.co.uk/2007/09/07/the-best-free-software-for-your-computer/#comment-72950 Dugg for Foxit reader - I hate how Acrobat keeps installing crap in the background and is always updating. It's so damn slow as well.Thanks! Dugg for Foxit reader – I hate how Acrobat keeps installing crap in the background and is always updating. It’s so damn slow as well.

Thanks!

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