Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor

This software is worth downloading and running before you upgrade to Windows 7 :-
 http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/get/upgrade-advisor.aspx

  CutePDF Writer

This software allows you create PDF documents by just pressing print in Word etc. :-
http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/writer.asp

  DSL Speed Testing website

This site is useful for checking what speed you are getting on your internet connection :-
http://www.speedtest.net/

  FTP Commander

Use this software to transfer files to and from a web server :-
http://www.internet-soft.com/ftpcomm.htm

  VLC media player

This media player performs very well playing most media formats
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

   File Hippo software download site

This site contains various software :-
http://www.filehippo.com/

   Running virtual machines with VMware Player

Create virtual machines for testing software :-
http://www.vmware.com/products/player/

   Security vulnerability scanner for your PC

Scan your PC with this software to highlight vulnerable software :-
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/

 

 

   *PLEASE NOTE:  Some of these software vendors charge if the software is going to be used commercially.