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Password manager that keeps every password in one locked vault.
- Free plan has unlimited passwords
- Works on phone, computer and browser
- Open source
The catch: Some extras, like sharing with family, need a paid plan.
Really good free software
Tools that are free for good, not a trial. We earn nothing from any of them, and we link straight to the official site.
Stay safe
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Scans your computer and removes viruses and spyware.
- Free scanner for Windows and Mac
- Good second opinion next to built-in protection
The catch: The free version scans when you ask; always-on protection is paid.
Work and home
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Full office suite: documents, spreadsheets and slides.
- Free for everyone, no account
- Opens and saves Word and Excel files
- Windows, Mac and Linux
The catch: Looks a little different from Microsoft Office at first.
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Plays almost any video or music file.
- Free, no ads, no tracking
- Computer and phone
The catch: None we found.
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Opens and makes zip files and most other archives.
- Free for Windows
- Small and fast
The catch: Windows only.
Photos
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Photo editor for fixing, cropping and touching up pictures.
- Free and open source
- Windows, Mac and Linux
The catch: Takes some learning if you are new to photo editing.
Reading
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Free e-books and audiobooks from your public library.
- Free with a library card
- Phone, tablet and Kindle
The catch: Popular titles can have a waiting list.
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