Some computer programs or processes use code snippets that tell your machine's CPU to grab any unused memory available, which can slow your computer to a crawl. To prevent this from happening, deploy ...

Terms such as Freeware, Free software, Open source, Shareware, Trialware, Adware, Nagware, etc are often used to define programs. Does one really know the difference between freeware and free software ...

For too many people, the phrase “free software” conjures up images of pirated brand-name applications or poorly supported third-class programs. If that’s what you think of freeware, you’re missing an ...

Our Special Focus this week takes a look at freeware and shareware tools you can use to monitor and track your network and applications. Our author (ddubie@nww.com) gathered up a few of the more ...

What freeware/shareware download sites do you trust? For me, Snapfiles.com (used to be Webattack) was/is my goto site for looking for software. They test, review, rate and screenshot every program ...

A look at some tools that can help round out your management toolbox at little to no charge. In many cases, the best things in life are free – and when it comes to software applications that can help ...

If you’re a general computer user, and you buy Windows 7 Professional, you are a sucker. There, I said it. I’m not a Windows fanboy or general enthusiast of any real operating system, but I know my ...

Most of you, using Microsoft Office, may be familiar with its Picture Manager. This tool includes some basic functions and lets you manage, edit, share, and view your pictures from where you store ...