LastPass
Secure plugin to store and synchronise login passwords across browsers. Comes auto-login and form filler.
TrueCrypt
Free open-source, cross-platform disk and data encryption tool. Encrypt and hide sensitive files.
TeamViewer
Request remote technical assistance. Connect to remote computer. Zero setup required.
PortableApps Suite
A collection of useful portable apps that can be stored on USB stick. Carry the apps with you wherever you go on a thumbdrive.
Sticky Password
Free password and identity manager. Browser add-on for automatic login and form-filling.
KeePass
Free, open source, lightweight and easy-to-use password manager.
LiberKey
Suite of over 300 free useful software apps that you can carry with you wherever you go.
Hiren’s BootCD
All-in-one bootable CD providing an alternate boot environment to troubleshoot Windows problems.
Eraser
Advanced security tool to completely remove sensitive data from your hard drive.
iPrint
Print multiple pages on each sheet of paper, delete unwanted pages. Lowers printing costs.
Antirun
Protects your PC by blocking viruses and malware from infected USB thumbsticks and flash drives.
Everything
Locates files and folders by name instantly.
Game Booster 3
Speeds up your PC for faster gaming.
DriverPack Solution 11
Makes the job of finding and automatically installing drivers really easy.
XAMPP
Easy to install Apache distribution with MySQL, PHP and Perl. No manual setup required!
Calibre
Free open source eBook management software with support for conversion and syncing.
Rainmeter
A desktop customisation tool with support for functional skins.
Rocketdock
An elegant dock solution for Windows with support for add-ons.
VirtualBox
Free virtualisation software for creating and running virtual machines.
TunnelBear
Need to access a website that’s restricted to the US or UK? Try TunnelBear.
f.lux
This small program adapts your PC’s display to the time of day in order to reduce eye strain and fatigue.
Connectify
Easily create your own adhoc wireless networks to share your ethernet internet connection wirelessly. Free and commercial ($29.99) versions available
Copernic Desktop Search Home
A powerful and customizable desktop search solution.
Classic Shell
Upgraded to Windows 8 but missing the Start Menu? Classic Shell is the freeware software you’ve been looking for.
VMWare Player
Run virtual PCs with ease using VMWare Player, simple virtualisation software that is free for personal use.
ObjectDock
Like the Mac OS X dock but using Windows? ObjectDock is free for personal use.
SpeedFan
A free utility for checking the speed of fans, as well as system temperatures.