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Dynamite Downloads

Forget pricey shrink-wrapped software. We uncover 25 shareware and freeware gems--from office workhorses to must-have Web utilities and handheld apps.

Edited by Kalpana Narayanamurthi

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Just as a cup of coffee in the afternoon can put a little pep in your step, the right download can give your PC some added zip. We've located 20 freeware and shareware programs that promise help with an array of functions, from backing up your data to managing your MP3 files. Every program that we recommend costs $30 or less and is a complete application--not a trial version of a more expensive software package. We've also evaluated each program's ease of use, features, and overall value.

Of course, downloading programs from the Internet is sometimes a perilous process, and many programs can be downright hazardous to your PC. In " The Dark Side of Downloading," we look at the sorts of programs to avoid and explain what you can do to protect yourself. And finally, we pinpoint five downloadable programs that your PC shouldn't go without. Download any of the programs listed here.

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