PC-Freebies

Transferring files from a local computer to a server in the cloud can be done quickly and easily using a FTP (File Transfer Protocol) client like FileZilla.  This solution is cross-platform supporting FTP, FTPS and SFTP all with an intuitive graphical user interface.  FileZilla uses a file browser like you are accustom to in Windows, and has drag-n-drop functionality for speedy file and folder transfers back and forth.

Some of the many features of FileZilla are:

• Configurable transfer speed limits.
• Transfer and resume of large files over 4GB.
• Powerful site management and transfer queue.
• Easy to use network configuration wizard.
• Multi-language support.

FileZilla is so simple to use and feature-rich, it’s amazing this software package is free.  The ability to send files to a server effortlessly with the simplicity of right-clicking to set file permissions is amazing.

Current Version: 3.2.4          Installer Size: 3.74MB          DOWNLOAD LINK

Spruce up the Windows Taskbar clock and calendar with this neat desktop replacement with cool graphics that makes it standout.  When the System Tray clock is clicked once, up pops a nice calendar that is highly configurable to your own liking.  There is no need to double click anymore just to view the calendar.  Stop using the boring old System Tray clock that Windows provides and use the free LClock for graphical bliss.

Some features included with LClock are:

• Calendar event reminder feature.
• Multiple language support.
• The ability to have balloon tooltips.
• Several gorgeous skins available.
• Extremely stable and uses little resources.

LClock is quite the desktop enhancement as it gives you total control over every element of the date and time including colors, fonts, sizes and positions.  The alarm feature is also quite handy for reminding you of personal items.

Current Version: 1.62b          Installer Size: 0.18MB          DOWNLOAD LINK

Image files can be burned to CD and DVD in a few steps with the great free product called ImgBurn.  This lightweight application operates under several modes including read, write, verify, build and discovery.  ImgBurn supports a myriad of file formats including BIN, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, ISO, MDS, NRG and PDI.  This software will run on all versions of the Windows family including 64-bit platforms.

Some features included inside ImgBurn are:

• Burn music CD’s from the most common audio file types.
• Build DVD’s, HD-DVD’s and Blu-Ray discs with ease.
• Unicode support for international character sets.
• Image queue system for burning several images over multiple drives.
• Automatic write speed feature for storing your favorite burn settings.

Most files these days transferred over the Internet are image files, and this software will allow you to burn them directly to disc easily.  It is a great application that everyone should have in their toolkit.

Current Version: 2.4.4          Installer Size: 1.94MB          DOWNLOAD LINK