The Computeractive Ultimate Guide to Free Computing
There's no such thing as a free lunch - or so they say. In fact, where computers are concerned, that theory goes right out of the window; for virtually every pay-for program, utility or PC-based service you can think of, there's usually a free equivalent available.
But where do you find the freebies? Why are they free? Are they safe to use and are they as good as their commercial counterparts?
In this Ultimate Guide we'll not only answer all these questions, but we'll also provide you with step-by-step guides that will help you put all the best free software and services to good use.
This complete 100 page guide offers you a comprehensive guide to finding free software, services, entertainment and more. It helps you to discover the best free office suites, image editing applications, security programs and media players and includes a special feature on 50 essential free programs and why you should use them.
Learn how to make phone calls on your PC, set up email accounts, connect to wifi and use online backup - all for free. You can also watch movies and TV shows, listen to music, read books and play games.
Plus discover how to diagnose and fix PC problems without expensive technical helplines, protect your PC for free and find out about free laptop deals. We also investigate "cloud" computing - simple, free, online applications plus much more.
