free software

Twingly – visualize blogging activity worldwide

Are you an avid blogger? Do you take fancy with the idea of seeing all those people blogging at the same time as you are? If you answered, "yes," to both questions, then Twingly is the perfect screensaver for you. The program is still in its beta stages but it works great in providing users with a visual idea of the entire blogosphere. It gives users and bloggers, a chance to see exactly how many people are blogging at the same time all across the world. It is definitely a nifty and fascinating tool to have right in front of your computer screen.

Grid Wars – great Geometry Wars clone for free

Never thought that a programmer's art could be appealing? Then let Grid Wars prove you wrong. Grid Wars is a free game that's based on the minigame Geometry Wars. Despite its simple aim and shoot gameplay, it is one of the most entertaining shooting games around. With simple gameplay, colorful graphics and straightforward controls, the game is a definite winner. It has been tagged as one of the "most fun shooting games" around and pretty much you'll understand why once you start playing it.

Stellarium – free planetarium for your computer

Have a penchant for staring out into the night sky? Always giddy at the thought of going to planetariums and getting awed at just how vast the universe really is? If you said, yes, to both questions, then you would enjoy Stellarium. Stellarium is a free planetarium for your very own computer. It can give you a great picture of the vast universe by giving you access to 600,000 stars, the constellations of 10 different cultures and more. You can enjoy astronomer level access right at your very own computer. Stellarium is perfect for kids and adults alike who have a fascination for the stars and planets surrounding us.

Kid Key Lock – keep kids’ (and pets’) hands away from your computer

Kid Key Lock is a freeware which allows you to disable keyboard and/or mouse functions. You can choose to disable all keys, or choose only specific system commands. You can also disable different mouse keys, as well as the usage of all mouse & keyboard inputs. Its primary purpose is to let toddlers or kids play around your computer without pressing unwanted programs and commands. Of course, this can also be useful for your pets who love to sit on your keyboard or who like to play with the mouse when you aren't there.

Comodo Firewall + Antivirus – protect your Windows

Comodo Firewall + Antivirus is a free security suite which allows users to have the protection of both a firewall and an antivirus. There are many options for advanced users, although it is also quite simple for beginners and entry-level users. Comodo is currently available for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows users. However, you have to keep your attention on the installation to opt out of SafeSearch and toolbar options.

CloneSpy – scan and get rid of file copies, free up HDD space

CloneSpy is a freeware utility used to scan for file duplicates. It includes quite a user friendly interface, allowing you to choose and insert different folders and files into separate pools for scanning. It also contains a deletion utility, allowing you to either automatically or manually delete any duplicate files found. You can scan entire hard drives, volume masses, and...well, anything with one click, making it an extremely practical and useful application.

PicPick

PicPick is an all-in-one free software for capturing, editing and managing your screenshots. It keeps its dock in the taskbar so you can easily select handy tools to capture, edit images, measure pixels, and even use your desktop as a whiteboard.

Paint.NET

Paint.NET is open-source software for editing images and photos in Windows. It is a great alternative to Paint because of unlimited undo commands, image effects, layer support and various tools. Paint.NET now has a strong community involved in providing help and tips, as well as tutorials on how to utilize the powerful features of this software.

Krento – organize your software the simple 3D way

Krento is a free 3D application launcher for Windows. It features a three-dimensional circular dock where you can access your applications, customize your dock sets, drag & drop your files, and make your own shortcuts. It makes it easy for you to organize your desktop and access your favorite programs in a flash. Krento is available for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems.