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This is the place to look for software that doesn't cost a dime! On beste-freeware.de you will find

  • information you can understand
  • many free programs that you really need
  • tutes, how-tos, documentation and help

We only recommend software that is available for free. And we only show the best we could find

Enjoy!

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Mozilla Firefox

Firefox is somewhat of an opposite of Opera. When you’ve downloaded and installed this browser, you will find a piece of software doing little more than browsing the net. You’ve got a bookmark manager alright, a password manager, but there’s no email client. Firefox is what you call a ‘slim’ browser initially focusing on one single task: to browse the net.

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ImgBurn

Without doubt – our favourite. Possibly for all the wrong reasons – as ImgBurn comes with a very Spartan, minimalistic look and feel.

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Exact Audio Copy

Most certainly our first choice. The most impressive capability of this program is its tolerance toward read errors on your probably old (and sometimes dirty) Audio Disks. Very rarely indeed will that result in an error in the sound file as Exact Audio Copy (EAC) interacts very closely with your hardware. On first use a fine tuning is performed to achieve the best possible results, and alas, sometimes, a CD/DVD drive may not be supported.

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VLC media player

If you want to play a movie or listen to an audio file, if you want it simple, easy and clean, if you just want it to work ...

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freeCommander

The main feature list of freeCommander is a complete wish list for any decent filemanager, as a matter of fact for any filemanager that may rightfully be called: excellent!

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Spybot Search & Destroy

Do install Spybot Search & Destroy! It is very easy to use, offers an Easy Mode for beginners, real time protection and an on-line tutorial. This tutorial will help you to understand many of the tasks involved with securing and protecting your PC.

Furthermore the program may help you to turn Adware into common programs, which might violate the respective license agreement. You are well informed by Spybot Search & Destroy and the matter is left to your good judgement.

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Paint.NET

This freeware has its origin as an ersatz, a replacement for MS Paint. The features now entitle it to be classified as advanced image and photo editor. The interface is simple, intuitive, and impressive. It presents the pics you’re editing in tabs that display a thumbnail preview of the image.

This functionality can be extended by plugins, which are provided and maintained by the Paint.NET community. There you also find an extensive help, and many, many tutorials.

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GIMP

This one is not for the immediate beginner. First get your feet wet with the ones above, find out what image editing is about, what you like about it, what you want to do with it. Then come back. The GNU Image Manipulation Program – GIMP surprises with an unusual user interface which is adventurous at least for those learning the basics of image editing. It will take you a while to realize its benefits - which will be easy when using this professional image editor under Linux.

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Personal Firewall

A major line of defence is your Firewall. Correctly it should be called Personal Firewall, but for us Firewall will be good enough. Its job is to protect your PC, your data, your identity. It controls any traffic coming from outside and just as much any traffic going outside. As you wouldn’t grant strangers free access to your flat, your house, your car, you surely won’t want to let them into your Personal Computer. Without your knowledge and consent.

Like its equivalent in the real world, where it is meant to limit the damage caused by a fire, the Personal Firewall is intended to protect you. It prevents a spammer from taking over your Computer, or yet undetected spyware from sending your most private data to an unknown recipient in the net. All this should rightfully be your decision and the Personal Firewall is the tool to help you do that.

But beware! Although we certainly recommend you to use a Personal Firewall, it is just one measure. Do not expect security from installing and using one single piece of software. Security is the result of a strategy including various software components, but also correctly configured email clients, browsers, and an online behaviour that keeps you away from dangerous sites.

The Firewalls presented here completely suffice for your personal needs; you can check for yourselves here ►.

All of them are suitable for novices, easy to install, configure and use. Which one is the best for you is something, only you can decide.

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Zone Alarm Free

“The Best Free Firewall on the Planet” is the opinion of the people who make Zone Alarm Free. Easy to install and configure. In ‘Stealth Modus’ your PC is invisible from the net and with ‘Internet Lock’ you have an axe to cut off any traffic immediately.

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Comodo Internet Security

Formerly known as Comodo Firewall Pro and now combined with a virus scanner. Your system files, registry and data are protected by ‘Proactive Security’, and attacking malware is well taken care off

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