Do you want to save money on your purchases? You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get great technology.
These safe and secure options are all free and can make your computer more productive, fun, and useful.(*)* Firefox Browser:
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) — Get onto the Internet with this alternative to Windows Internet Explorer that is compatible with both Macs and PCs. It’s fast and secure, and you can download many free plug-ins to provide multimedia, social media integration, and information.(*)* TweetDeck:(*)(www.GetFireFox.com) — This free program enables you to easily manage, monitor and post to all of your social media networks, including Facebook, Twitter and MySpace, from one place.
* Trillian:
(www.TweetDeck.com) — Not everyone uses the same instant message service. Your friend might use Yahoo while you might use AOL. Trillian allows you to combine all your instant messaging accounts, including Yahoo, MSN and ICQ, into one program. Recent updates allow you to integrate your Twitter account and Facebook.(*)* LogMeIn:
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LogMeIn is available for free. You can securely access your computer from any location in the world. You can check your computer from anywhere you are. To instantly connect to any Internet-enabled device or computer, open a web browser and log in to your account.(*)* Windows Live Desktop:www.Trillian.im(
) — Windows 7, which will be loaded on many new computers and mobile devices this year, does not include its own email program. Microsoft instead offers a free mail program that can be downloaded from this website, along with other programs such as a photo organizer or an application to create videos.(*)* Picnik:
(www.LogMeIn.comPicnik is an alternative to Photoshop that offers photo-editing capabilities, such as cropping and resizing, sharpening and reducing red-eye. To make your precious memories into art, you can add fonts and special effects. Picasa by Google is another great option for photo-editing software.
You can add any or all of these programs to your Mac, PC, or laptop immediately — and it’s absolutely free.
Before you download any software, do your research. Check out reviews on trusted technology sites like Download.com and CNET to learn more about safe and free options.www.WindowsLive.com/desktop
