I´d like to present five freeware tools that everyone should at least take a look at and try out. They are not the “normal” freeware applications that you find in every top ten list like firefox and open office. I write about tools that many users don´t know but would be grateful if they knew they existed. Please be aware that this is my top ten list and that your´s most likely would have different applications in it.
1. Sound Recorder / Editor: Audacity
Audacity is an open source software for editing and recording sounds. It´s available for Windows, Macintosh and Linux and has a great list of features and supported formats. If you ever need an audio editor / recorder you should take a look at audacity.
2. Ftp Client / Server: Filezila
Filezilla is a powerful ftp client for windows. Every webmaster for instance needs an ftp client to transfer the updated files of his website to the webserver. Filezilla also offers a server version which would mean you can host your own ftp server and let friends and others download download and upload files from it. Fast and easy to use, recommended for everyone who is looking for a ftp client or server.
3. Image Manipulation: Gimp
Gimp is an image manipulation application like photoshop and paint shop professional. Unlike the latter two its complete free. Its available for windows, macintosh and *nix and offers a wide variety of features. The gimp homepage has an extensive list of tutorials and documentations in many languages. If you need an image manipulation tool try gimp.
4. Encryption: True Crypt
I´ve already written a large article about true crypt and can recommend it fully. I´am using it at home where I encrypted my entire external hard drive using true crypt. It´s running fine and the read / write speed does not differ a lot from my unencrypted drives.
5. Text Editor: PsPad
Ps Pad is an enhanced texteditor for windows with multi-language support. The text editor supports projects, syntax highlighting and templates. There are more features, just take a look at the applications homepage.
Enjoyed the article?: Then sign-up for our free newsletter or RSS feed to kick off your day with the latest technology news and tips, or share the article with your friends and contacts on Facebook or Twitter.Related Articles:
Astalavista Top 10 Freeware ToolsFreeware Notepad++
True Crypt 6.1 Released
Portable Apps Suite
Five handy tools in the GIMP toolbox
I want to put a link to your site Ghacks.net. Please put my link in your affiliates list
Just a nitpick: It’s spelled TrueCrypt (not “True Crypt”). :-)
Notepad2 should be here.