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Most Popular Firefox Add-Ons

From Browsers & Clients

Firefox aficionados love the browser's customizability. Mozilla.org offers add-ons for everything from search help to under-the-hood scripting. Everybody needs better privacy and security, of course. And once your Firefox is just the way you want it, you may need to manage tabs and even back up all these useful extras. All in all, these ten popular Firefox add-ons may add up to exactly what you want from a browser.

PCWorld's Fantastic Freebies 2010: Security and Antivirus

From Security

Your PC should be a safe place to work. Secure your machine with one or more of these tools: a password manager,a spyware fighter, and a Web page safety-checker. A huge part of the security battle is stopping worms, viruses, and other malware. We tested a clutch of programs to find the free antivirus software you can depend on.

Editors' Favorite File Collections

  • From Utilities

    PCWorld's Fantastic Freebies 2010: Productivity

    Your job is important--why not get your PC to pitch in? With these programs, you can share large files, save ink, keep tabs on action items, and more.

  • From Images

    PCWorld's Fantastic Freebies 2010: Photos

    It doesn't matter if you're an amateur photographer or an avid photo uploader. These tools can help you get the best from your images.

  • From Utilities

    PCWorld's Fantastic Freebies 2010: Timesavers

    PCs are supposed to make life easier. That may actually happen if you use these helpers to avoid repetitive typing, reboot a PC efficiently, and gain time in other ways.

  • From Downloads

    PCWorld's Fantastic Freebies 2010: All-Time Greats

    In the 15 years of PC World's Best Free Stuff articles, some freebies come up time and time again. Here are the ones that meet the gold standard.

  • From Utilities

    PCWorld's Fantastic Freebies 2010: System Utilities

    Windows is a great operating system, but that doesn't mean it always does what you need. These eight utilities will help you find a missing Recycle Bin, make your mouse more useful, fix Windows annoyances, and more.

  • From Desktop

    PCWorld's Fantastic Freebies 2010: PC Customization

    Even if you're perfectly happy with an older Microsoft OS, you still might cast a longing glance at Windows 7's innovations. To get such coveted features as transparent windows or eye-candy icons, these apps will help.

  • From Desktop

    PCWorld's Fantastic Freebies 2010: Desktop Customization

    Your desktop shouldn't just sit there; it should help you get work done. Use these downloads to build 3D desktops, creatively launch or minimize programs, and keep your workspace tidy in other ways.

  • From Utilities

    PCWorld's Fantastic Freebies 2010: Backup and Storage Utilities

    Backup utilities help you keep your PC the way you want it. Among these six software offerings, you'll find tools that provide enhanced backups, easy drive imaging, free storage, and more.

  • From Chat, Email, & the Web

    PCWorld's Fantastic Freebies 2010: Social Networking

    You can spend a lot of time--maybe too much time--on Facebook and Twitter. These downloads will streamline social networking interfaces, help you share photos easily, and more.

  • From Antivirus

    PCWorld's Fantastic Freebies 2010: Security and Antivirus

    Your PC should be a safe place to work. Secure your machine with one or more of these tools: a password manager,a spyware fighter, and a Web page safety-checker. A huge part of the security battle is stopping worms, viruses, and other malware. We tested a clutch of programs to find the free antivirus software you can depend on.

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