Skype

- With Skype you can make free computer-to-computer calls.

- You can do video conferencing.

- Skype lets you send text messages.

- With Skype you can inexpensively call friends and family around the world.

Thunderbird

- Thunderbird is a full-featured email client.

- You can have multiple email addresses.

- Thunderbird is fully configurable to work the way you want.

- Thunderbird is powerful while being easy-to-use.

Virtual Box

- VirtualBox makes it easy to create virtual machines.

- You can create virtual machines that run Windows, Linux, Solaris and others.

- Virtual Box lets you take "snapshots" so you can revert to an earlier version of your virtual PC.

- You can configure all aspects of a virtual machine from memory to hard disk space.

Evernote

- Evernote can reside on your desktop and in the "cloud."

- You can access your Evernote account from any Web browser.

- You can also access Evernote from iPhone, BlackBerry and Android phones.

- Evernote is a full-featured database that keeps all your important data.

- You can have pictures, assign attributes, maintain multiple folders and more.

iTunes

- Works seamlessly with iPods and iPhones as well as other devices.

- Has the "Genius" function that creates cool playlists.

- Offers a built-in "DJ."

- Easy access to the Apple Store and lots more.