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By Frank J. Ohlhorst

    When it comes to the best examples of
freeware on the market, free is indeed a good thing and in some cases,
better than commercial applications.

   If you are shopping for utilities to make your Windows experience more enjoyable and safer, there are six freeware
utilities you need to know about! Each offers features that
rival commercial applications and come at a price that is hard to beat
– free! Just remember, most freeware is designated for
private use and is not “licensed” for use in a
business or “for profit” environments, so be sure
to check the ULA before diving in! Here are our picks, in no particular
order, take a look and perhaps take a test drive to see for yourself.