Get More Work Out of Your Apps

These are the free and low-cost downloads from our September cover story "78 Ways to Make Software Do More."

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License: Free

Protect yourself from Web nasties with this free utility.

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License: Free

This alternative Web browser is extremely customizable; it offers many customizations and plugins.

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License: Free

Open pages that require Internet Explorer without using IE, thanks to this Firefox extension.

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Prices from $30.00 License: Buy Only

Generate tamper-proof PDFs of your documents.

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License: Free

Navigate Firefox tabs faster and better with this add-on's cornucopia of tweaks.

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License: Free

Search your IE Favorites list with this easy to use tool.

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License: Free

Find and scotch dead hyperlinks in Word documents

License: Free

Find out who is trying to hack into your PC.

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Downloads: Freeware, Shareware and Software to Buy

Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus is a reliable free antivirus solution, that constantly and rapidly scans your computer for malicious programs such as viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, hoaxes, worms, dialers etc. Monitoring every action executed by the user or by the operating system and being able to react promptly when a malicious program is detected. Actions include repair, delete, block, rename and quarantine programs or files.
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition Free program protects against viruses and hackers.
3D Desktop This free Windows 7 theme includes dozens of gorgeous 3D images.