Utility software

Free Software Worth a Donation, Part 2

We often think of software as either commercial or free. But there is another category of software: donationware. It's given away for free, in the hope that users will donate to support the application or a cause the developer wishes to bolster. Part II covers the lesser-known gems. For well-known software and some great reasons to donate, read "Part 1."

Humble Bundle, Inc. Humble Bundle

The Humble Bundle offers time-limited game bundles for which you set your own price and donate a part of the proceeds to charity.

4.5/5
prices from $3.00

Intevation GmbH Gpg4win

Gpg4win is an easy-to-use installer for setting up powerful email and file encryption on your system.

4/5
prices from Free

jEdit jEdit

jEdit is a Java-based programmer's editor with a boatload of optional plugins, color schemes, and configuration options.

pomarancha_ WriteMonkey

Clear the screen of distracting menus while writing with this freebie.

Skytopia OpalCalc

OpalCalc is a unique calculator that lets you use natural language for day-to-day calculations.

3.5/5
prices from Free

Mouser Screenshot Captor

Screenshot Captor offers powerful image capture tools, outperforming Snagit in some cases.

4.5/5
prices from Free