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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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License: Free

OpenOffice.org

This free office suite includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, a database, and drawing and presentation programs.

Full Review
Prices from $40.00 License: Demo

Balesio PPTminimizer

Shrink the size of PowerPoint and Microsoft Word files.

Full Review
License: Free

NirSoft ProduKey (32-bit version)

Find your product key for Microsoft products, including Windows and Microsoft Office applications.

Full Review
PCWorld Rating
License: Free

activePDF, Inc. PrimoPDF

Free app lets you turn any printable document into a PDF without a hitch.

Full Review - Rated: August 15, 2011
License: Free

Vertex42, LLC Excel Calendar Template

Print out nicely formatted calendars using Excel.

Full Review
License: Free

Robert Sparnaaij OutlookTools

Get access to many difficult-to-find and hidden Outlook features.

Full Review
License: Free

Xobni

This free application is a must-have for anyone who lives in Outlook.

Full Review - Rated: May 18, 2011
License: Free

Business Functions Ltd Business Functions

Tailor your Excel use to your specific business needs with this free add-in.

Full Review
Prices from $59.00 License: Trial

Unedged Software, LLC SendShield Standard

Clean Office documents of private information before sending.

Full Review
License: Free

Smart PC Solutions, Inc. Metadata Analyzer

Protect yourself from embarrassing metadata leaks with this free program.

Full Review
License: Free

Bruno Marotta Kopf Outlook Attachment Remover

Fight Outlook bloat with this clever freebie.

Full Review
Prices from $40.00 License: Demo

Axonic Lookeen

Power up Outlook with faster searches and better organization.

Full Review
Prices from $119 License: Trial

Zinali Slideboxx Prime

Search through PowerPoint presentations quickly.

Full Review - Rated: May 24, 2011
Prices from $24.00 License: Trial

MAPILab MAPILab Toolbox for Outlook

Power up Outlook with these 18 add-ins.

Full Review
License: Free

OsaSync Outlook Duplicate Items Remover (ODIR)

Remove duplicate entries from Outlook.

Full Review

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