Free Download Software

Genuine free software ( not illegal or pirated copies ) comes in two categories : assessment and freeware versions . With the trial version , the period of free use expires after 30 days or more. The main purpose of the trial is to get you to buy the paid version once you 've had a chance to evaluate the product .

The second category - which this article is about - is known as freeware. Freeware is software that is free and completely legal to download . It is often created as a hobby, a programmer does not need ( or want ) to pay for it . Sometimes created by a whole team of people , such as Mozilla , the makers of the fabulous Firefox browser, Open Office and many other wonderful things .

But why do programmers go to all the trouble and expense of creating free software, producing a website that allows anyone to download the program for free ?


HIDDEN STRINGS

Mozilla software and the various other'll recommend in this article have no commitment . They are the genuine article . But some free software, and cords can be hidden . In particular, free programs sometimes include spyware , so after downloading and running, you may find that your browser is redirected , your home page changed , or unwanted pop-ups keep appearing all the time. With some free software, there is no spyware, but during installation you must be careful not to reach an agreement without wanting to change the computer toolbar or install additional components on which does not really want . Always read the instructions carefully before clicking OK !

Some free software is full of ads that are deliberately obstructive and very boring. The programmer earns a bit of money from ads , and said that if you register the program, you can make ads go . Registration often costs a little money, and if you like the program, it may be worth the cost.

Free antivirus download

Free anti -virus product downloads? Surely it can not be as reliable as paid programs? With free stuff, where is the guarantee ? If that's what you think, you could not be farther from the truth. Some free antivirus programs are actually better than paid products. I will not give names of paid programs which did not compare so well in tests - but rest assured , it's true.

Two really outstanding free download anti -virus is Avast and Avira (to get the download links see my website address at the end of this article). Both have excellent reviews , and provide first-class protection . Many people think they have exceeded AVG Free Antivirus , which used to be at the top of the charts . Anti -virus products are very expensive to produce, and if you're wondering how manufacturers manage to survive by providing them free , it is because the packages also produce the safety of the entire commercial Internet , which provides a more protection than just antivirus . Those who like the free antivirus often invest in an annual subscription to the complete security suite .

OTHER INTERNET SECURITY free downloads

For better protection of the firewall, it 's hard to beat free ZoneAlarm . Many people who receive it as a free download and use it with one of the best free antivirus programs, feel they have complete protection. But even the best anti -virus can sometimes fail when it comes to spyware and Trojans. I have already mentioned some of the damage that spyware can do. Free Ad-Aware from Lavasoft , and free SpywareBlaster are better qualified anti -spyware programs. SpywareBlaster does not only remove spyware, but also avoids being installed on your computer.

Trojans are just as sinister as viruses and spyware . Are small programs that masquerade as something useful but actually there to steal information from your computer. Malwarebytes Anti -Malware is recommended by many as supreme in the detection and removal of Trojan . With the free version , you must manually update each time you use , but the paid version (which is cheap ) automatically maintains .

FREE MEDIA PLAYERS

The other day , What I am trying to play a short video with Windows Media Player , to find that WMP rejected as having an "unknown codec ." While a video is a video is a video ...? ... Is a codec anyway? the video was in a format completely normal , so there was nothing I could do to make it playable.

I had heard that free VLC Media Player can play absolutely any audio or video format , and I can even repair failed downloads, so I decided to download it. And that was not only incredibly easy to use, but played my video without any problems. Guess what they will use in the future instead of Windows Media Player? VLC has a 10/10 score many reviews on the internet , and it is rare. You can also convert files to different formats, and there is a Macintosh version too .

Another top-rated free media player is free Jet Audio . This program plays your music files and can also be used for CD ripping and burning , recording, and converting music files in different formats. Other Jet Audio features include an equalizer , ability to download YouTube videos, synchronized lyric ( karaoke ) , and tag editing (artist, album, track title , etc