Still Awesome After All These Years: Eight Excellent Free Downloads

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Still Awesome After All These Years: Eight Excellent Free Downloads Some programs are like perennials, returning each year with fresh blooms and stronger stems. Indeed, think of some of the world's best productivity tools and system utilities, and I'll wager that some were "planted" at least five years ago--decades in computer years. Take a look at eight of these blossoming apps, all of which are more awesome than ever, and all of which are, amazingly, free. - Laura Blackwell, PCWorld Free Downloads for Your PC DAEMON Tools Lite This free software emulates CD/DVD drives by loading disc images into memory. Share: SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition This freebie does a great job removing spyware--but since it doesn't have real-time protection, it's just one layer of armor. Share: Splashtop Remote Desktop Splashtop gives you remote access to all your computers with just a few simple clicks. 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EOS Rebel T3i Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/18-55mm Lens Price: $735.00 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review D3100 Black SLR Digital Camera Kit w/ 18-55mm Lens Price: $599.95 No User Ratings Yet Be the first to review Browse more Best Prices on Digital Cameras, Flash Memory, Graphics & Publishing Software, Lenses, Bags & Cases Top News on PCWorld.com Ten Most Ridiculous Tech Lawsuits of the 21st Century A woman sues Google for bad directions, another claims she's allergic to Pentium processors. These are real lawsuits from our tech-obsessed 21st century. We sifted through the dockets to find ten examples of weird litigation. Share: A Closer Look at Apple's Planned Spaceship-like Headquarters The city of Cupertino, California has released new images of what Apple's proposed new headquarters complex will look like. 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