This page contains a list of all of the best free software applications that I have found over the years to perform a multitude of tasks on the PC platform. Over time, some of these might change if I find an even better tool than I originally had on here. Enjoy!
Databases
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| QueryCommander | SQL Query Tool | Microsoft SQL Server |
Development
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| Nullsoft Installer | Tool to create installers | Installshield |
| PowerGUI | Windows Powershell Script Editor | |
| Visual Studio Express | Programming Environment | Microsoft Visual Studio |
| WinMerge | File comparison tool | Beyond Compare, Araxis Merge |
Favorites CDs
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Bélanger – Rêver Mieux | Un excellent album du chanteur-compositeur-interprète Daniel Bélanger qui allie musique populaire et techno. | |
| Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds – Live at Radio City | A live acoustic concert given by Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds. The majority of the songs played are from Dave Matthews' repertoire. | |
| The Matrix Soundtrack | Soundtrack for the movie the Matrix. Featuring great tracks from Prodigy, Rob Zombie, Rage against the Machine and many other techno and heavy metal bands. |
Firefox Extensions
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-Block Plus | Removes ads from web sites | |
| Firebug | Web Site Debugging Tool | |
| IE Tab | View pages using IE Engine in Firefox | |
| Oldbar | Makes location bar look like Firefox 2 bar | |
| Screengrab | Browser Screen Capture | |
| Smart Bookmarks Bar | Only shows icons in bookmark toolbar | |
| Web Developer | Web Developer Tools | |
| XMarks | Bookmark Synchronizer |
Information Sites
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| 1Up PS3 | PS3 Game News | |
| Adventure Gamers | Dedicated to adventure games on all platforms. | |
| AOL CD Listening Party | Full Preview of brand-new CDs every week | |
| Apple Movie Trailers | The best place to see trailers on new movies | |
| ATI Catalyst | Latest information on ATI's video drivers | |
| Blu-Ray | News on the latest Blu-Ray movie titles | |
| Gateworld | Information on all Stargate TV Series and Movies | |
| Google Chrome | Information on the new browser | |
| Hardware 2.0 | Very insightful technology news | |
| Macrumors | Mac / iPhone / iPod News | |
| Peter David | An electic blog from an amazing author | |
| Star Trek Books | Information on all books based on Star Trek | |
| The Digital Bits | Best DVD and Blu-Ray News in the Industry | |
| The Unofficial Apple Weblog | Great Mac / iPhone / iPod News | |
| TV Shows on DVD | TV Shows coming out on DVD / Blu-Ray | |
| US Playstation Blog | The official info on the latest Playstation games | |
| Weekly Davespeak | Dave Matthews Band News | |
| WordPress Development | News on the tool used to power this site | |
| XKCD | Hilarious Cartoon |
Internet Tools
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| bDule | Twitter / Facebook client | |
| Cooliris | Image and Video search engine | |
| Filezilla | FTP Client | CuteFTP |
| HydraIRC | IRC Client | mIRC |
| Mozilla Firefox | Web Browser | Internet Explorer, Opera |
| Mozilla Lightning | Calendar Plug-In for Thunderbird | Microsoft Outlook |
| Mozilla Thunderbird | E-mail Client | Microsoft Outlook Express, Microsoft Outlook |
| Pidgin | Instant Messenging Client | MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AIM |
| uTorrent | BitTorrent Client | Azureus |
| WordPress | Self-Hosted Blog Manager Software | Blogger, TypePad |
Link Library Usage Examples
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| 68 Caliber – The Paintball Web | ||
| Cold Climate Gardening | A gardening blog for people living in cold climates | |
| DBC Contractors | ||
| Everyday, Gluten Free | ||
| Gabriel Serafini’s Links | ||
| Level 5 – Professional Tennis Tournaments | ||
| Lochgelly Links | ||
| Olive Oil Times | ||
| Peter Van Eeckhoutte's Blog | ||
| Portugal-Link | ||
| Real Neat | ||
| Red Letter Faith Links | ||
| Seahawk Nation Blog | ||
| The Pedal Steel Pages | Collection of guitar-related links | |
| Winnipeg Real Estate Blog |
Movies
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| Cineworld |
Movies Information
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| Resorts |
Multimedia
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| Artweaver Free | ||
| Audacity | Sound Editor | Goldwave, Adobe Soundbooth |
| AudioGrabber | CD Ripper | iTunes |
| CamStudio | Screen recording software | TechSmith Camtasia, Windows Media Encoder |
| CDBurner XP | CD/DVD Burning Software | Nero, Roxio CD/DVD Creator |
| Dia | Chart Creator | Microsoft Visio |
| DVD Flick | DVD Authoring Software | Ulead DVD Workshop, NeroVision |
| FastStone Viewer | Image Viewer | ACDSee, Microsoft Picture Viewer |
| Gimp | Photo Editing Software | Adobe Photoshop |
| Greenshot | Screen Capture Application | TechSmith SnagIt |
| ImgBurn | lightweight CD / DVD / HD DVD / Blu-ray burning application | |
| Inkscape | Vector Graphics Editor | Adobe Illustrator |
| K-Lite Codec Pack | Codec Pack | |
| MediaCoder | Audio Conversion | |
| Mp3 Book Helper | MP3 File Tag Editor | |
| Picasa | Digital Photo Organizer | Adobe Photoshop Elements |
Podcasts
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| All About Android | All About Android delivers everything you want to know about Android each week | |
| Comic Dorks | A podcast about comics books | |
| Cordkillers | Watch what you want, when you want, on any device you please | |
| DLC | DLC is your weekly audio tour of the latest in video games and tabletop entertainment | |
| Giant Size | Helping new, long-time, and lapsed comic book fans alike discover characters, stories, and creators worth reading | |
| Idle Thumbs | Four friends with jobs in video game development record a weekly after-work conversation about games | |
| It's a Thing | Molly Wood and Tom Merritt talk about things they see become things | |
| Radiolab | On Radiolab, science meets culture and information sounds like music | |
| Windows Weekly | A weekly look at all things Microsoft, including Windows, Windows Phone, Office, Xbox, and more |
Productivity
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| OpenOffice | Office Suite | Microsoft Office |
| XMind | Mind Mapping Tool | MindJet |
Resources
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| Meilleurs Prix | Price comparison for electronics in Quebec | |
| Unlimited Hosting | Comparison of the best unlimited web hosting plans |
Security
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| Ad-Aware Personal Edition | Spyware Remover | |
| AVG Anti-Virus Free | Anti-Virus | Norton Anti-Virus |
| Spybot Search and Destroy | Spyware Remover |
Technology
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Power User (CPU) | ||
| Engadget Distro | ||
| Engadget Distro | ||
| iGizmo | ||
| Lowdown | ||
| Tech Living |
Travel Photos
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/01 – Japan | ||
| 2019/03 – Munich, Germany | ||
| 2019/09 – Milan, Italy | ||
| 2020/01 – New Zealand | ||
| 2020/01 – Perth, Australia |
Utilities
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Zip | File Compression Tool | WinZip, WinRar |
| C2 Outlook Attachment Reminder | Outlook plugin to check if you forgot to attach file to e-mail | |
| DirectorySync | Directory Synchronizer | |
| DisplayFusion | Multi-Monitor Wallpaper Manager | |
| DriveImage XML | Disk Imaging Software | Symantec Ghost |
| GParted | Symantec PartitionMagic | |
| HotKeyBind | Keyboard Macro Management | |
| Input Director | Remote System Control | |
| Installed Programs Printer | Print list of installed apps | |
| KeePass Password Manager | Password Manager | |
| OpenProj | Project Management / Gantt Charting | Microsoft Project |
| PDF Creator | Create PDF files | Adobe Acrobat |
| Process Explorer | Process analyzer | |
| Programmer's Notepad | Text Editor with Syntax Highlighting | |
| Rapid Environment Editor | Windows Environment Variable Editor | |
| SIW – System Information for Windows | System Information Viewer | HWInfo32 |
| Startup Manager | Windows Startup Program Organizer | |
| Tatuk GIS Viewer | GIS Data Viewer | |
| VirtualBox | Virtual Machine | WMWare |
| WinDirStat | Directory Content Analyzer | |
| WinSpy | Window Info and Control |
Weekly Schedule Usage Examples
Application |
Description |
Similar to |
|---|---|---|
| Radio Free Moscow |
