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Editors' Favorite Office Files
Productivity Boosters
From Office
To work at maximum efficiency, you need productivity tools: e-mail software, office suites, personal information managers, text editors, and more. But productivity software can cost a pretty penny, much of it costs hundreds of dollars and more. That needn't be the case. We've rounded up ten time- and work-saving programs for you that don't cost a penny. Check them out, and be prepared to save a bundle.
Top 10 Downloads to Improve Office Efficiency
From Office
See what other PC World readers have been downloading to make their offices hum with activity, not frustration. These ten programs help with office tasks like e-mail, printing, scanning, and spreadsheets. Some extend the life of old software. They're not all one-trick ponies, either-- two full office suites made the list. Nine of them are free, and the paid program offers a generous free trial period.
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From Downloads
Best Downloads for Hard Economic Times
The economy has headed south. Don't despair: we're here to help with the best downloads for hard economic times. Whether you want to get your finances in order, extend the life of your PC by keeping it in tip-top shape, or save hundreds of dollars in software costs, PC World has what you need. We're rounded up a dozen downloads to help, and with a single exception, every single one of them is free.
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From Office
Optimize Microsoft Office
Just about everybody uses Microsoft Office--and pretty much nobody gets the most out of it. These 15 great downloads to help you squeeze more use out of Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. With these tools, you can cut through e-mail clutter, create PDF files for free, use Excel to help run a business, shrink massive PowerPoint files, and more. They're all either free or almost free--it's time to get downloading and boost your productivity.
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From Word Processing
Tools To Make Your Words Sing
These downloads can help you improve and correct what you put down in writing, be it on a document or on the web.
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From Utilities
Most Popular Downloads May 2008
These were the top ten files on PCWorld.com and include an eclectic mix of fun applications and productivity tools.
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From Utilities
Newest Downloads May 2008
The newest downloads, as reviewed by PC World editors.
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From Office
Newest Download Updates (April 2008)
Great utilities, apps to help you avoid using Quicktime and Real Player, and newest versions of several very popular products.
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From Office
Free And Cheap Software That Kills The Big Guys
Here are 15 applications (mostly free), that can credibly replace big bucks software.
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From Presentation
Presentation Tools
Free and shareware tools for presentations and PDFs
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From Accounting/Finance
Accounting Tools
Freeware and trialware to help you better manage your business finances.
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From Office
Software for Your Home Office
Whip your office into shape with these freebies and trial programs. Among our picks: Office 2007, a time-tracker useful for billing, a screen sharing program, and a PDF maker.
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