Archive for the ‘Free Stuff’ Category


Karen’s Directory Printer

Dear Computer Lady, A few years ago, you suggested a free download that would let me print screen and capture all the files I had under a particular folder.  I have a new computer and can’t remember the name and am not able to google it yet.  Do you remember what it is?   Thanks, [...]

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Download Firefox 2

Dear Computer Lady, I just tried to download Firefox, but after the download completed and started to extract the files…..I was told it could not install as it needs Win.2000 or newer.    I still run win.98 second edition.   Is there an option for me to run another firefox version or am I unable [...]

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Word Web Dictionary

WordWeb Free for Windows 95/98/2000/NT/Me/XP/Vista Free Thesaurus and Dictionary One of the freeware programs that I use quite often is WordWeb. A nice little dictionary program. I used it to figure out the correct spelling of several words in this week’s issue. WordWeb has definitions, synonyms, related words and if you want it will install [...]

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Yahtzee Game

Yahtzee Works in Windows 9X, ME, 2000 & XP http://www.rekenwonder.com/yahtzee.htm Yahtzee is the computer version of the famous dice game. I have found quite a few free versions of this game on the internet over the years, but what is special about this version is that you get a preview of your score, and that [...]

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Free Image Program Irfanview

Irfanview Version 3.97 Works in Windows 9X, ME, 2000 & XP http://www.irfanview.com This is a great graphic viewing program that I have been using for years.

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Free Budget Software

FREE SOFTWARE OF THE WEEK: Budget Tracker Works in Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP http://www.ducksoftware.com/budgettracker.html Budget Tracker is an easy to use program that will help you track and understand your monthly expenses. Each month you can enter in a number of specific monthly expenses including Rent/Mortgage, Utilities, Grocery, Entertainment, Phone, Medical, Clothing, and more. [...]

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My Key Ring

My Key Ring www.mykeyring.com My Key Ring is a small password manager.  It allows you to save your passwords in a secure database with easy access to all of the data.  My Key Ring will fill in Web forms for you, and it has a tool called LaunchAssist! that copies a password to the Clipboard [...]

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Open Office

  OpenOffice.org 2.0  http://www.openoffice.org OpenOffice.org is a multi-platform office productivity suite. It includes a word processor that is compatible with MS Word, a spreadsheet, a presentation manager, and drawing program.  I have installed Open Office for several of my customers, and my 18 year old Son is using it and telling his friends about it.

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WorkRave

  WorkRave 1.8.1 Works in Unux, Windows 9X, ME, 2000 & XP http://www.workrave.org This program was created to assist in the prevention and recovery of repetitive strain injury, however, it is useful for so much more as well. 

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Axielbal Winter

aXiebal Winter Works in Windows  http://www.ideesoftware.com Be sure to click on the American flag for the English version of the website. aXiebal Winter is a game of skill and puzzles that will give you hours of fun. Play alone or with a friend, select one of many game types and difficulties, and roll the little ball [...]

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