14 of the Best Free Apps That Should Be on Your PC

If you use a computer then you should definitely have these applications on it. (In no particular order)

1. Mozilla Firefox- Arguably the best Internet browser and the most widely used(we like to argue), Firefox is an all around great tool with plenty of add-ons for the regular Internet user.

2. iTunes- Bagillions of people use iTunes for buying songs at 1 dollar. iTunes is not only great for buying music, but helps organize your music library, allows you to buy and rent TV shows and movies and listen to podcasts. iTunes is also a must if you own an iPod or iPhone.

3. Picasa- Google's photo organizing service is a wonderful tool for turning the jumbles of your photo collection into a presentable bunch. Picasa also includes some small photo editing features that can help tweak pictures.

4. Paint.NET- If Picasa can't handle all of your photo editing needs.

5. GIMP- The Photoshop of free, this app is only a necessity if you plan on being a rigorous image editor.

6. OpenOffice- In the end, this was the best free editor I came up with. (Secretly, I bought Word and use it) Try using Google Docs, a web app if you are desperate.

7. Mozy- Not really an application as much as a quick, easy way to backup 2 gigs of your computer.

8. Google Desktop- A great indexing tool that includes a fast search and a slick design.

9. Spybot Search and Destroy- This is a good tool for protecting your computer.

10. Ad-Aware- Using this tool with Spybot, your computer should be well taken care of malicious viruses.

11. AVG- This is one of the best free virus scanners. It doesn't slow down your computer and it takes care of most viruses.

12. Mozilla Thunderbird- This is a great mail application that keeps speed and cleanliness under its belt.

13. Mozilla Sunbird- A calender application that pairs with Thunderbird as a great productivity suite.

14. Foxit Reader- A stand-in for the bogged-down Adobe Reader, this application is a great tool for the home computer.