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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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License: Free

IBM Lotus Symphony

This onetime rival to Microsoft Office still works beautifully--and it's free.

Full Review
License: Free

PC Decrapifier

Rid your system of unneeded software and "craplets."

Full Review
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License: Free

Secunia Secunia PSI

Identify program security leaks and batten down the hatches with this free software.

Full Review - Rated: January 24, 2011
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License: Free

IObit Advanced SystemCare Free

Anti-spyware, privacy cleaner, PC optimizer...this all-in-one tool does a great deal, though the paid version does more.

Full Review - Rated: May 03, 2011
License: Free

Piriform CCleaner

Remove useless files from several applications, including Microsoft apps.

Full Review
Prices from $25.00 License: Trial

Sarm Software Resume Builder

Sarmsoft Resume Builder is a powerful resume writing tool!

Full Review
License: Free

Wubi

Install Linux in your Windows partition with ease.

Full Review
License: Free

Soichi Hayashi SimpleD Budget

Visually track your household expenses with this easy-to-use freebie.

Full Review
License: Free

Vertex42 Family Budget Planner for Excel

Plan your family's annual budget with this free spreadsheet.

Full Review
License: Free

Vertex42 Debt Reduction Calculator

Help reduce your debt with this free Excel spreadsheet.

Full Review
License: Free

AlauxSoft.com Accounts & Budget Free

Manage a single bank account with this free personal finance software.

Full Review
License: Free

OpenOffice.org

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

Full Review

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