Free Software

Welcome to the Freebiesbank free software category, here we feature many of the best freeware programs available on the internet. You can download and use this software with no restrictions and depending on your level of technical expertise you can also share, study or modify it. I am not going to get into politics but free software is extremely important in that it enables us to share our knowledge in a way that others can build upon and enjoy without worrying about the fine print of the licensing agreement or the cost. You may not realise it but in most cases you can break free from the requirement to purchase proprietory software titles produced by large corporations and save yourself a small fortune in the process. Quite simply all you have to do is to start making use of some of the many excellent free software packages and utilities available many of which we have listed here. So why not have a a look around and see if there is something that you can make use of and remember support the open source community where possible - they will and do save you money.

Free Anti-Virus Software

If you have not heard about computer viruses by now, where have you been? They are the scourge of the internet and no computer should be on the internet without a suitable form of virus protection. To put it literally a virus can seriously damage the health of your computer and we can assure you that there are a lot of viruses out there. Here, you will find a round-up of the best free software available on the internet that you can make use of to combat these pests. Most of the free anti-virus software is comparable with its commercial counterparts so you can even save yourself a considerable amount of money. With the freebies listed here, there is no excuse for not providing yourself with at least the minimum form of protection.

Free Anti Spyware

Following on fast on the heels of the virus are pieces of software known as spyware, adware and malware, which are most often manifested in an individual computers 'pop up' nightmare. They can however be much worse and in some circumstances trawl for your personal data. Here you will find some excellent free software designed specifically to combat this problem. They may be freebies but they are more than comparable with their commercial equivalents and in many cases the free stuff available outperforms the software available on the open market. Don't suffer unnecessarily - take preventative measures using the vast array of free stuff designed to combat this problem.

File Sharing Programs

File sharing appears to be something that just about everybody wants to do and without doubt the ability to do so is one of the main advantages of the internet. It is however surrounded by controversy particularly with regard to copyright issues and has also had its fair share of problems with certain free software providers deliberately installing spyware or adware without the user’s explicit consent. This section contains details of the best and safest file sharing freebies available including 'peer to peer' (p2p) software and free file storage resources.

Free Office Tools

In a world where Microsoft seems to reign supreme it is nice to know that there is some free software out there that is comparable to MS Office and the software titles of other major corporations. The open source community works hard to provide alternative software to challenge the big corporation’s domination of the market place ensuring that they don't have a completely free ride. This free software is improving all the time and is now not only used by individuals but also by companies big and small as they realise the financial savings they can make. You to can make those savings by making use of the freebies we have listed in this section.

Free Graphics Programs

As with 'Office' type software, generally suitable graphics packages don't come cheap. But that's not to say there are not any useful packages out there - because there are, you just have to know where to find them. So in this section you will find details of the best free graphic software packages and tools on the internet.

Free Audio Software

The internet is an abundant source of free audio software all of which has different features and uses. Some allow you to use your computer as an instrument, whilst some will read documents out on your behalf. Others will deal with the more common requirement of 'playing back' and organising all of your MP3 sound files. Here we have put together a varied compilation of the best free audio software and utilities available to you for various sound formats.

Free Video Software

Well it seems that everyone wants to get into the movie business. As with the many free audio software titles there are a considerable amount of free video software titles available on the internet. Whether you are simply looking for a programme to play back your DVD's or a fully fledged DVD editor there is almost certainly something available to fulfil your needs, not least those elusive codecs that you can never find when you need them. Here we provide details of the best available video software freebies that you can get your hands on at no charge, after all if you had to pay for it wouldn't be free would it.

Free CD and DVD Tools

There are not many computers that come without a CD or DVD drive now, most however only come with certain 'light or trial versions' of differing software titles. The hope is of course that you will purchase the 'full' software product either because of convenience or the belief that you have little option but to use what is already on your computer. However there is a large range of free software available that can fulfil this need, in fact providing you don't need the 'latest' versions, a considerable number of manufactures even make their own commercial versions available free of charge. In this section we have provided details of best free CD and DVD tools available to you.

Free Compression and Backup Software

Some suitable compression and backup software is a must for most computer users. Just about everything you download will arrive in a 'zipped' format and if you have not yet backed up your important files or images then we would recommend you do, as soon as possible - Your computer may not be as reliable as you think. This section is home to some of the best free file compression and backup tools available and you should be able to find something to fulfil your needs.

Free Windows Utilities

Nobody likes to be locked into doing things in a certain manner and we all like the freedom to make alterations as we please. Here we have listed some of the best free windows utilities available so that you can personalise not only your desktop but also many of the other activities you undertake. Did you know for instance that even Microsoft produce some excellent desktop tweaks and utilities. Many of these free windows utilities will result in you saving considerable time and effort as well as help reduce your internet bandwidth usage. They are all freeware so why not take a look.