Tools

Here is a list of free and/or open source apps and tools I’ve found useful.

Browsers:

Firefox (Web Browser) – http://www.getfirefox.com

Antivirus/Malware Protection

Microsoft Security Essentials (AV/Malware software) – http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/

Chat/Social Networks:

Digsby (Multi-platform chat program) – http://www.digsby.com

Graphics:

Paint.NET (Graphics program) – http://www.getpaint.net

System Information:

Speccy (Shows you system/hardware information) – http://www.piriform.com/speccy

SpaceSniffer (Shows you were your space is used on your hard drive) – http://www.uderzo.it/main_products/space_sniffer/index.html

System Utilities

7-zip (Archive management) - http://www.7-zip.org

CCleaner (Cleaning utility) – http://www.ccleaner.com/

Lighthater.com