Office Suite
＃.OpenOffice.org - OpenOffice.org is a viable alternative to Microsoft Office – even for professional use. It can do just about anything Office can.
＃.AbiWord – A lightweight version of Microsoft Office. Simple, straightforward interface; easy to use.
＃.Jarte - A word processor based on the Microsoft WordPad. It can be run directly from a USB flash drive.
＃.Notepad++ - A free source code editor and Notepad replacement, which supports several programming languages, running under the MS Windows environment.
＃.EditPad Lite - A general-purpose text editor, designed to be small and compact, yet offer all the functionality you expect from a basic text editor.

Video Converter
＃. FLV Converter - This software let you search youTube and dailyMotion videos without opening your browser and you can even watch the videos using the built-in video player.
＃. iPhone Video Converter - Convert video files to Apple iPhone MP4 video format. Convert the whole movie or select a partition from the movie to convert (trim video). You can even edit your videos.
＃. Video Converter - An all-in-one video converting software with easy-to-use graphical interface and editor function, fast converting speed, and excellent video quality.
＃.iPod Video Converter - iPod Video Converter provides an easy and completed way to convert all popular video formats to iPod video and edit your videos on the go.

Security
＃.avast! 4 Home Edition - A complete antivirus solution that is able to find computer viruses, create and check the integrity of programs installed, test executed programs and opened documents, to test and check email and other functions.
＃.AVG Anti-Virus - A free security solution that is easy to use, has low system resources, automatic update functionality and ability to protect as files are opened and programs are run.
＃.Comodo Firewall – A free firewall that constantly monitors and defends your PC from internet attacks. It is a fully functional product that comes with continual updates that are free forever!
＃.McAfee SiteAdvisor - A plugin for Firefox and IE browser that shows safety rating as you browse the Web.
＃.SpyCatcher Express - A free anti-spyware program that allows novice PC users to remove aggressive spyware, stops next-generation, mutating spyware, blocks reinstallation of aggressive spyware and removes spyware safely and automatically.
＃.StartupMonitor - A small monitoring program that keeps a constant eye on your system’s startup entries. When ever a change is made, you will be notified and given a choice to either allow the change or not to change.
＃.SuperStorm Freeware – This software allows you to hide your confidential files and folders in a wide variety of media files such as pictures, audio, video, executable programs among many other file types.
＃.Windows Defender - A free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software.
＃.HijackThis - A malware remove tool that makes a detailed log of what’s going on in your Registry and gives you the opportunity to remove things that might be suspect.
＃.Zone Alarm – This software lets you block uninitiated and unwanted traffic, even while your PC is unattended or while you’re not using your connection.

Desktop management
＃.Google desktop - A desktop search application that gives you easy access to information on your computer and from the web.
＃.Yahoo Desktop - Yahoo Desktop enables you to search and instantly find information, preview it in its native format, and take action on it immediately.
＃.TweakUI – This software reduces the Windows annoyance without having to meddle with the registry. It gives you access to system settings that are not exposed in the Windows XP default user interface, including mouse settings, Explorer settings, taskbar settings, and more.
＃.Pretty run - A small program that can search your start menu, desktop or any other folder for shortcuts.
＃.RoboForm - RoboForm memorizes and securely stores each user name and password the first time you log into a site, then automatically supplies them when you return.
＃.AutoHotkey - This open-source utility can automate almost anything by sending keystrokes and mouse clicks. You can write macros by hand or use the macro recorder. You can also create hotkeys for keyboard, mouse, joystick, and handheld remote controls.
＃.Keepass safe - A password manager which helps you to manage your passwords in a secure way. You can put all your passwords in one database, which is locked with one master key or a key-disk.
＃.Clipomatic - A clipboard cache program that remembers what was copied to the clipboard and allows you to retrieve it, even after you’ve copied something else to the clipboard.

Browser
＃.Firefox - Firefox includes tons of useful features such as tabbed browsing, built-in and customizable search bars, a built-in RSS reader and a huge library of extensions developed by thousand of developers.
＃.Opera - Opera introduces Speed Dial which vastly improves navigation to your favorite sites. In addition, there’s Fraud protection, an anti-phishing detection keeps browsing safe and secure.
＃.Crazy browser – A browser that allows users to collect tabs into groups and then load an entire group at once. This feature is very useful for research, as you can summon a set of related sites as needed, without manually opening each one.

Very nice list! Thanks.

Good list, for lazy users and people who dont often work with computers. All these softwares are the ones that slow down performance of your computer and put adware and all sorts of shit on your computer as well. Alot of these "little" programs just do simple tasks that you could easily do with a movement of your wrist and a tap of your finger. I dont get why people even want to use these things anyways.. it just takes away from the experience of using a computer. Besides things like office, video and browser management. Because if you know how, you can customize those things to however you like. Desktop management is for fat people.

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Thanks for the list!

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Nice list! Thanks so much. May I share?

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Good one, at least the list features softwares that are open source HELP ALL

what about vmware workstation and run multiple virtual machines on your desktop/laptop!!

Don't forget bitcomet!

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having roboform and firefox seems redundant. Firefox remembers everything for you.

And +1 to desktop management is for fat people.

SAVED!!! FTW

Epic list

Wow great list as I often work on computers and I become happy when i see Firefox remembers my site.