The Sweet Stuff: Software - #36 - 10 must-have free Windows applications 6 to 10

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#36 / March 25, 2010 / 4:09 min.

10 must-have free Windows applications 6 to 10

When you install Windows it comes with the basics to get online, chat online, send and receive email and more. However, you'll soon find that specialized applications do the job better. For everyone who loves

free software

Michael "Doc" Callahan chats up his

top 10 must have free Windows applications

. He going to cover a range of tools for browsing, instant messaging and much more. Part one covers the final five of his

top 10 free Windows apps

.
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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.

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