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Apple iPhone 12 iOS Whether you know it or not, you probably have a bunch of duplicate files on your computer! It just happens.

You can use Duplicate Cleaner to find and remove those duplicate files. If you want to save more hard drive space, you should look into a program that will analyze hard disk space usage, like TreeSize.

Want to see every possible program or driver that loads when Windows starts? Check out Autoruns , which is a free tool from Microsoft. Been looking for a good free photo editor lately? NET , or Fotor! If you prefer an online photo editor, checkout Pixlr and BeFunky. Looking for detailed information about the hardware on your computer. It can also analyze and monitor your system too. You can share large files up to 2GB for free with friends and family using a program called WeTransfer.

Other programs include DropSend and pCloud. The popular notes app we all know is Evernote, but there are other great options like SimpleNote , Google Keep , and Notebook. Other good options include FileZilla and CyberDuck. Are you a web developer or coder? Looking for a good HTML editor? Want to learn more about the WiFi networks around you? Ever wanted to create a family tree? Legacy is a free genealogy that you can use to keep track of family and relatives.

Another good app is ScionPC. If you constantly use the same programs over and over, it might be a good idea to download a quick program launcher. One of my favorites is Find and Run Robot. Ever wanted to automate a certain task in Windows? Maybe you want to have your computer turn off every day at 10pm? Or certain keystrokes you want to record and repeat over and over again? Whatever the case, AutoHotKey is an awesome program for automating many tasks in Windows. Looking to secure your browsing traffic with a VPN?

In 14, I mentioned two professional and free movie editing programs, but they are quite complex. Got kids? Need some parental control software? The best options are Qustodio and Kidlogger. Free versions are limited obviously. Also, read my post on the different ways to childproof a computer. If you have a lot of music, you might want to consider a music management program like Media Monkey. Another good program is MusicBee. I talked about a VPN for secure browsing in 39, but you can also use a different browser like Tor to hide your identify.

Revo Uninstaller will get rid of any program whether it wants to or not. They have a whole free games section. If you have sensitive data on your computer that you want to permanently and securely delete from your hard drive, I would suggest using a program called dBan.

Do a lot of reading? A great app for reading in Windows is the Kindle app. Here's a free file archiver that lets users combine several files into one for easier sharing via email or that trusty flash drive. The key difference?

It's completely free—users will never need to pay money to get rid of regular "buy now" reminders. Few other PC applications are as important as an office suite, and LibreOffice provides what you need for free.

Type out that financial report, crunch the numbers in a spreadsheet, and build a presentation that summarizes your ideas into key points. As for those switching from Microsoft Office, Libre supports all Office files, even documents created with the version.

It's the Web browser that broke Microsoft's virtual monopoly on the browser market, back in the day. Mozilla Firefox made the glaring issues with older versions of Internet Explorer that much more obvious. It also made secure, multi-tabbed browsing the interface of choice for power-users. But what really "sold" Firefox like Chrome, it's a free download for a large number of users was its extensions, the add-ons that allow so much more functionality beyond simple Web surfing.

Only a few other media players have the userbase of VLC. The open-source media player runs light and fast, and can load almost any kind of video and audio that's out there. VLC also has numerous features for advanced users, including an option that boosts the audio track of low-volume movies, various video rendering and playback options, and tools that power users can use to customize their experience.

As utilities go, this one's pretty simple. ImgBurn is perfect for the job. The program can also build images from files on a PC for burning at a later stage. Freemake Video Converter supports hundreds of video formats and converts movies so they can played on devices like the iPad and phones running earlier versions of the Android OS. Freemake's utility also helps users download movies straight from popular online video sites like YouTube and Vimeo.

Here's a text editor that renders competing applications obsolete with its support for practically any programming language or text format out there. As a PC moves files around, gaps inevitably form between the chunks that represent the data stored in these files. This can slow down your hard disk, as its reader heads jumps all over the place to load files. Defraggler is defragmentation software that reorganizes files so that their chunks are in sequential order, ensuring that the hard disk can read faster and with less wear-and-tear.

EaseUS goes beyond the basic partitioning that Windows offers. Even the free home version can recover lost or deleted data , copy entire partitions or run a disk surface test to locate any physical flaws with a hard disk. This program is best for those who want to reorganize how files are divided on their drive or free up space to install a second OS, like Linux. Hardcore users know that the keyboard is always faster than the mouse, and making everything accessible through the former allows for improved productivity.

Once set up, Launchy users can start other programs, open documents or folders, and even search for files without clicking on the Start Menu or launching Windows Explorer. The program runs from a text box pop-up, which can be summoned at any time through a preset shortcut key combo.

Internet service providers are more reliable than ever, but it's inevitable that something will go wrong with your online connection just when you need a little stability. Free Download Manager is something of an insurance policy against Murphy's Law. It makes sure interrupted downloads continue right from where they left off instead of starting from scratch. Free Download Manager also speeds up downloads and maximizes bandwidth by splitting files into several segments that are downloaded at the same time.