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Alrighty
now, looking for free software huh? Well I don't know if "illegal"
copies of software will be promoted on here but you never know! There
are however, a few things you should probably have, if you don't already.
I'll just make it easy for you to find things by providing quick access
to them, although you might have to hunt through their sites for the actual
software since I can't directly link to them myself. I could but for
some reason they like to change it around so linking directly would only
result in an error. Note: all images
are linked.
So here we go, enjoy...
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If
you're looking for some Microsoft upgrades (I'm not a fan of Microsoft anymore
but have no choice since my computer would be rendered useless since my
operating system is a Microsoft product and some other stuff, but not my
browser), then this is the place to check
out. |
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It's Microsoft's Homesite
(also includes Microsoft's Product Upgrades). Here you'll find the
latest version of Explorer and enhancements for your PC. |
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But,
if you're looking for a better browser, then check out Netscape .
I find it better to use, but that's just my personal preference. Here
you'll find updates as well, including plugins for your browser...can't
have too many |
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plugins
now can you!
Sure they slow down page loading time but I think it's worth it, most of
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Or,
if you don't one of the big name products, try Opera, it's a nice
little browser that works just as well with less bells and whistles and
it takes up much less space on your hard drive if that's a concern for you.
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If
you like to play around with pictures, you can do so with Paint
Shop Pro. It's also a multi-format image viewer incase you feel
like using something other than the standard stuff that comes with Windows.
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Or,
if you've got the mother of all graphics programs, Photoshop, then
check out their site for interesting plugins and upgrades. I don't
think creating graphics and altering images could be any more fun than using
this program. But one thing, don't put red circles with a cross through
pictures of cute girls using this program ok!! |
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Download
stuff that are zipped? The best, and easiest, way to unzip these
types of files is by using WinZip. It's quick
and easy, all you have to do is just tell it where you want the files
extracted to and the program does the rest. Easy as 1-2-3!
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Feeling
bored with nothing to do while online? Well why not chat it up with
friends or meet new people online through a little program by Mirabilis
called ICQ. You will now able to communicate with them without
having to go through the trouble of logging into a chat room and searching
around for them. Best part is that it's totally FREE!!
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If you
do a lot of downloading or sharing of files with friends, then aren't
you glad you have a virus scanner on your computer! If you don't
have one, then what are you waiting for? For your computer to have
a serious crash on you? One very good product available is by
called Norton AntiVirus. Another popular choice
is McAfee's Virus Scanner . Why not make your next downloaded
software a good virus scanner (you are required to unzip this file to
install).
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Have
you tried the game Quake yet? If not, then why not try out the
Shareware version available for download. It's one of the best first
person battle games ever made. If you have tried it, the what about
the sequel? Quake II Give this shareware version a try, if you dare!
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Another
piece of software I think deserves to be on your PC is WinAmp. If
you've never listened to an MP3 then you don't know what you're missing,
especially if all you're use to is RealAudio or WAV files. |
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Speaking
of RealAudio, sometimes you have no choice but to listen to samples of songs
in that format so, why not have the software for those occassions?
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This
game is unlike any of the other Sim games made. Once I started playing
it, I couldn't stop. I got so involved in guiding my little family, I've
now become attached to them. Some have their fun by trying to kill their
families, but I'm the opposite, I want my family to succeed and remain
as happy and in love as they are right now. Aren't I sappy? Try the game,
you'll have hours and hours of fun.
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