What are the best embedded open source/free audio/video players? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 7 answers

Which mobile phone OS will work the best for my needs and can be easily expanded with free software? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2008 - 11 answers

Are there any freeware or affordable shareware (under $50) programs for Windows I can use to track multiple escrow accounts? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm translating a script into English, and the dreaded "Hollywood format" in particular. Doing this in Word is a freakin' impossible task with all the goofy formatting and margins, so is there any particular freeware screenwriting software or preprogrammed Word styles I should be aware of? Would sure as cooter save me some hours of my life...
posted on May 27, 2008 - 11 answers

Older versions of Filezilla? Or another freeware ftp client that can handle SSH and SSL? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 8 answers

I need a reliable service that is either free, or low, cost for my research files. What is the best option? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 14 answers

Is there a program that is free or shareware that works like Paint....except for Macintosh? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm fed up of Microsoft Word and Works, what freeware can I use instead? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 30 answers

I'm looking for a software app that helps me follow instructions for other computer procedures. [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 10 answers

What applications (freeware preferred) to people usually load up on their Windows Mobile (5.0) devices? After many years getting by with a regular cell phone, my company recently switched me to an iPaq (6955). While I dislike the form factor a bit, I like the option of extending functionality with new programs. I just added Google Maps for Mobile, One Note mobile and will soon add MyLifeOrganized mobile (the non-freeware task mgmt tool I use). Any other recommendations?
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 5 answers

What is a good lightweight anti-spyware/anti-virus application that wouldn't slow down an already old, slow computer, and would act as an extra layer on top of good behavior and careful Firefox usage? [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 16 answers

Recommendations for lightweight HTML editor for Mac? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 26 answers

Scheduling and recording an ASX webcast with freeware? [more inside]
posted on Feb 6, 2008 - 6 answers

Any recommendations on a *Free* *Serverless* instant messaging client?I have a small network that I would like to allow instant messaging among all hosts. The problem is I am hoping to be able to do this without installing a server app. Any thoughts? These are all Windows boxes. I've done a few google searches...but haven't been able to find anything that really fits. (First question on AskMeFi!) Thanks, AltReality
posted on Jan 28, 2008 - 10 answers

Looking for a good Photography editing software. [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2008 - 19 answers

Where can I find a simple, free web based in out board? [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2008 - 8 answers

I'd like to put together a nice photo montage (put together from digital stills) with dubbing and/or background music. I'm looking for a freeware program that'll deliver a professional look and will allow me to save in the more popular formats, to eventually upload to YouTube and others. I'd rather it be a downloadable program and not work online. Can you help me find a good app?
posted on Dec 23, 2007 - 6 answers

Addictive online game filter: Help me find a certain online game I miss. It's 'sort of' similar to Bejeweled. [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 31 answers

What free or cheap software, or webapps, can I recommend to help my friend manage and build her small business, a salon? Although there is software out there specifically made for this purpose, it seems out of her price range and shares a lot in common with more general software. [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2007 - 8 answers

Help my librarians remember to rove! I need a specific sort of break timer and I can't seem to find one anywhere. [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm working a project where I need to be able to physically inventory computer equipment. We have 4 Palm/Symbol barcode scanners, I'd like to be able to scan a barcode and produce a csv file. Everything that I find on google I need to pay for and configure extensively. I have neither approval to purchase anything, or time to figure out a program. Does anyone have any suggestions?
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 9 answers

Last week with the help of AskMetaFilter I installed a new hard drive and a fresh install of Windows XP. Thanks! Now I would like opinions on software and utilities. Hopefully free. [more inside]
posted on Oct 20, 2007 - 24 answers

Just got a shiny new Moto Q. Help me find free software! [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2007 - 6 answers

Can you recommend a free/shareware application for saving .jpgs of the active window with a hotkey? No nags/spyware preferred. [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 13 answers

Argh! Where-o-where can I create a Flash animation for dirt cheap/free (probably a short cartoon with music)? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 5 answers

Is there someplace I can find some creative commons licensed adult photos? [more inside]
posted on Aug 22, 2007 - 8 answers

how can i easily - and cheaply! - round corners of photos? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 6 answers

Is there any freeware that can seamlessly fade in and out tracks that i compile as a mix CD ? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2007 - 9 answers

I need to impress my non tech-savvy new boss, save her money, and open new business opportunities. Is there a free (perhaps open source) or inexpensive *easy to use* program for Win XP to convert DWG files to TIFF? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm looking for free, cooperative games that could be played by 10+ people on a LAN. Ideally the games would allow for a good amount of chat among players. [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2007 - 13 answers

I get to take an inventory of my work's comic library. Fun, yes - but also... Yikes. There has to be a better way to track our comics than this clunky excel spreadsheet. And I'm no wiz at filemaker. Is there a free/cheap software that can help? [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2007 - 15 answers

Games-Filter: I need graphically pleasing, puzzle and arcade games for my stay-at-home mum with a back injury. [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2007 - 21 answers

Best free backup-recovery software for Windows XP Home? [more inside]
posted on Jan 12, 2007 - 8 answers

I am trying to determine if a Truetype font called "Angelina" is really a free/freeware font, or if it's just been stolen from somewhere else. Any advice? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2006 - 6 answers

I run a web design company, and want to set up a website based chat client so I can see when someone is perusing my site and pop up a chat window to help them with any questions... [more inside]
posted on Dec 3, 2006 - 12 answers

software to convert .qcp files to mp3 or wav? [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2006 - 2 answers

How do I create a jpeg thumbnail of a pdf file? [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2006 - 9 answers

Any recs on freeware/shareware financial software, along the lines of Quicken or MS Money? [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2006 - 10 answers

Working in Win XP, I just ran TREE.COM against a dir structure and saved the results to a file; now I'd like to print it. [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2006 - 3 answers

My 19-year-old step-nephew is going back to community college to study graphic design this fall and he just saved up and bought his first Mac (a MacBook). What are the best shareware/freeware tools for OS X that he should get? [more inside]
posted on Aug 18, 2006 - 23 answers

Freeware/Open Source help desk support ticket type of software? [more inside]
posted on Aug 16, 2006 - 13 answers

Is there a free Windows utility that will synchronize local directories with a remote one by (S)FTP? [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2006 - 10 answers

What's a good free, or at least cheaper alternative to DEVONthink? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2006 - 11 answers

I'm starting a commercial web site. I doubt it will make money for a long time, and maybe it won't make any at all, but I'd like to give it a try for the hell of it. It will be a rating site, similar to epinions and I want to store the info in a database; mysql wants $600 a year for licensing which is simply too much. Is there another suitable DBMS that would work with PHP or Perl? If there are no free database packages out there, how might I get around the need for one?
posted on Jun 27, 2006 - 8 answers

Cheapest (free?) and best way to forward email from a dedicated Windows 2003 server? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2006 - 5 answers

I'm looking for freeware cdrw software that will allow me to use cdrw's like they are floppy disk. I know this can be done using roxio etc but I would like to know if any free versions exist. thanks and it will be for a windows xp machine.
posted on Jun 12, 2006 - 5 answers

Is there anywhere I can download software shareware and cost-free software with the assurance that it's spyware free? [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2006 - 10 answers

I am looking for word processing software that will do very specific accented-character-related tasks. [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2006 - 5 answers

What free software can I use to make a slideshow of photos, with a soundtrack of several songs that are started and stopped at various points during the presentation? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2006 - 10 answers

Is there a good piece of software (either for WindowsXP, or web based) specifically used for tracking customers, invoices, and jobs for someone doing freelance computer tech support? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2006 - 7 answers