Nothing in life is free... except stuff on the internet
Here is a great link to lots of free programs to help you do more faster.
Original artical can be found here.
By Preston Gralla and Adam Pash, PC World
We've sifted through the Web to find and test 101 of the best free downloads and services out there. We concentrated on utilities and other helpers that can rev up your smartphone's performance, streamline your social networking experience, and tame your PC while bending Windows to your will.
Our also list targets great productivity pumpers, security boosters, PC enhancers, and browser builders. But this list isn't all deadly serious: We also pinpointed the best no-cost ways to find and manage video, and to do much more with your digital photos and music.
We also have a list of the 101 items in this package, and we selected a Best Bet in each of our 11 categories. So take a look at the guide to the right--it's all free!