The best in free utilites and tools to make you PC experiance faster and less troublesome. Through trial and error I have put together a list of free utilities that I have scoured the net for or have been suggested by colleagues and other PC techs. I use most of the utilities myself so they are trusted and spyware free.

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CCleaner – Clean your windows PC

Avast – Free antivirus software

AVG – Free antivirus software

Glary Utilities – Fix, speed up, maintain and protect your PC

CPU-Z – Gather sytem information about the main hardware device in your PC

Cam Studio – Screen recorder

Digsby – Email notification, Instant messenger and social networking all-in-one

Filezilla – Free FTP Client

Notepad ++ – Supports 50 different programming languages

Skype – Voice over IP

Spotify – World of Music

Wireshark – Network Protocol Analyzer

Utorrent – Lightweight torrent client

VLC Player – Plays just about any media file

Format Factory – Free media file convertor

Handbrake – DVD ripping application

Open Office – Instead of Microsoft Office

Spybot S&D – Spyware and adware remover

Revo Uninstaller – Delete ALL files when you remove an application

Rocket Dock – Mac style menu, very customisable

Tight VNC – Virtual Private Network

Media Applications

Audacity – Free audio editor

Blender – 3D modeling and animation application

Bryce 7 – 3D Landscaping Application

Wavosaur – Free audio editor with VST plugin support