Yamp sound utility
If you're downloading sound files off the Web, you're going to need a good sound player utility to hear them. Yamp fits the bill well. This free program from Germany plays virtually every format out there, including WAV files (all formats, also compressed ones), MIDs, RMIs, MODs, S3Ms, XMs, ITs, AVIs, MPAs, MP1s, MP2s and MP3s, MPEG, and AVI. It offers powerful playlists, "Drag and Drop" functionality and more. (For Windows).
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Mihov Picture Downloader
Mihov Picture Downloader is a handy and useful tool for downloading all the pictures from one or several web pages. Just type in the address and let this program do the rest. One click and all the graphics will be transfered to your hard drive, without clicking on every link and viewing every thumbnail. You can also preview images as they get downloaded.
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Trillian
Are you tired of having an instant messaging program that always seems to be incompatible with the ones your friends use? Trillian is an outstanding freeware program that allows you to access any of the Web's five major instant-messaging services: AIM, ICQ, MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger and IRC. This new version adds useful features such as 128-bit encryption and group chat. It's free for non-commercial use. (For Windows).
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A1 Free Sound Effects
This fun resource serves up over 700 free WAV sound effects that include everything from breaking glass to creaking doors to sirens to crackling thunder. The site also accepts requests, if there's a particular sound effect you're looking for.
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Xenus Link Sleuth
Need a quick way to remove dead links on your site? This easy-to-use freeware spidering program quickly prowls through your pages and presents you with a report showing you a list of any dead links or redirected URLs that it finds. (For Windows).
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Christmas Greeting Cards
AAAPostcards.com offers a charming collection of free digital greeting cards for the holiday season. Just browse the thumbnail images until you find the card you want, then personalize it with your message and send it on its way.
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Tinnes Software
You'll find a nice collection of free, original software at this site. Programs include a desktop calendar, a wallpaper changer, an image slideshow viewer, a computer shutdown utility and more. (For Windows).
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Spirit of America Screen Saver
This site offers a good collection of patriotic "America" themed freeware screen savers. Screen savers here include "Spirit of America," which features the U.S. flag. Other free items here include patriotic-themed wallpapers and desktop themes. (For Windows and Macs).
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Speedy Shooter
Free on-line and demo game downloads: speedy shooter, arcade games, puzzles, other board and strategy games. You can download games and play online games here.
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OpenOffice
Note: this program is the open-source equivalent of Sun's StarOffice (which was formerly free itself). This fully-featured office productivity suite is a good alternative to Microsoft Office---and it's free! OpenOffice.org handles loads of Office-compatible functions: word processing, messaging, spreadsheets and presentation and drawing tools, etc. (Available for Windows, Linux and Solaris).
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