Windows SteadyState

With the long time introduction and refinement of Windows SteadyState over the years, network administrators or parents alike now have something that will satisfy their needs to create a safe shared computing environment without spending as much as a penny. It does this through two main functions, one being to control what users are able to do and not do on the computer, while the other are to keep the PC in its original state by discarding changes done by users. Ideal for usage in public or workplace computers, owners of said systems would no longer have to bear the worries of someone bogging down PCs with unwanted spyware or viewing otherwise inappropriate content. It would then be an understatement to say that Microsoft has truly outdone themselves, as this is something that will prove itself invaluable in many households and business networks over the long run.

WeGame

It wasn’t until some time ago that video and screen capturing software elevated the consumer awareness for the ever increasing demand of  free applications. To this day, users are still struggling to find a free alternative to programs like Fraps to do basic tasks the likes of capturing their video gaming sessions. To top it one step further, WeGame does just that with it’s basic client, but also allows publishing of your very own captured videos or image. This is backed up by having one of the largest communities of gamers and multimedia enthusiasts, making this the preferred place of gathering for people wanting to share their gaming experiences. As if that wasn’t enough, a plethora of user services, including blogs and profiles that act as additional portals for social networking.

Convert files like a pro

Converting files on your computer are known to be a mess  so you can watch them on your iPod and whatnot; just one more reason to show you this gem even though you might not entirely need it. As the name suggests both in a figuratively and literal way, this software will work as any industrial factory would in terms of its capabilities and convert files such as MP3s into other similar files, which in the case of audio content would be WAV, OGG, etc. With the added ability to rip videos and music from DVDs and CDs respectively, Format Factory could be the true life saver when it comes to getting one software that just does everything it’s told to do, for free of course.

YouTube Downloader

It’s often fraustrating to have viewed a video on sites like Youtube and are then get all worked up trying to download them through various gimmicks and such. With a simple application called Youtube Downloader, anyone with a computer and internet connection can download a video off the internet and onto their hard drives. I’ll spare the details as it is unnecessary to explain them but let it be known that this program also support downloads off other popular video hosting sites as well. To name a few would be DailyMotion, Yahoo videos and Google Videos. Not only that acts as a nice bonus, but the added fact that you can later convert the downloaded videos to the proper format (eg. MP3, MPEG-4, etc) to view/listen on things like your iPod or cellphones surely seals the deal.

Portable Apps

Installing your favorite application on a new computer or one that you don’t normally use can be somewhat of an hassle, considering that a full pledged download and install of dozens of programs can be time consuming and arduous. With the PortableApps collection, you now have access to a truckload of 100% free and portable applications that can run from any USB on any compatible Windows/Linux computer regardless of hardware. What’s nice about this platform is the ability for the user to select which application they want to download and install to their portable drives, eliminating the  tideous manual install of individual portable versions. The selection of software available range from browsers, media players, anti-virus, utilities, games, etc. Whatever your needs may be, there is probably a portable app in this collection that will suit your needs on the go.