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The Best Free Software of 2010. Get what you DON'T pay for: Here are 196 programs that cost nothing but will make your computing life richer—all while keeping your wallet fat.

The Best Free Software of 2010

We don't want to make you feel bad, but, uh... are you really still paying for software? Wow. Well, we're here to spread the word: There's no lack of free software to be found online. Some of it is as powerful, if not more so, than the name-brand packages found on shelves at Best Buy for big bucks. By free, we mean you don't pay a dime except for what it costs to download and install the software. Knowing all this, every year PCMag puts together a fresh look at the Best Free Software. In addition, we know there's plenty of free software available for smartphones, so we've made a notation if the app has a mobile component, but we'll leave the full list of no-cost apps for your phone to our mobile experts (See "The Top 100 Free Apps for Your Phone. ") Did we miss any great no-cost programs?

In This Story: Top 12 Websites To Download Free E-Books. Home Network Setup connecting windows 7, xp and vista (File sharing) Do you want set up a home network connecting computers running Windows 7, XP and Vista?

Home Network Setup connecting windows 7, xp and vista (File sharing)

Here is a tutorial on setting up a network of computers running Windows 7, Vista and Windows XP. If all your computers run windows 7, then the easiest way to set up a home network is to create a Homegroup. When you install windows 7, a Homegroup is automatically created. If a Homegroup already exists on your home network, you can join it.

To join or add a computer to Homegroup, click Start >> Control Panel and type HomeGroup in the search box. If you don’t see the “Join now” button, there might not be a Homegroup available. A Homegroup links all computers in your network running windows 7 and sets it up for file and printer sharing i.e. you can share files, documents, pictures, music, videos and printers with other computers on the network. Home Network Setup connecting computers running windows 7, xp and vista Often, not all computers that you run may have the same windows OS. 1. 1. 1. View ratings. Laptop to TV - How to connect laptop to TV or computer(PC) to TV? This is a quick reference guide on how to connect laptop to TV (s-video computer to tv or any other computer port to TV).

Laptop to TV - How to connect laptop to TV or computer(PC) to TV?

Follow the guide and enjoy connecting your PC and TV to watch presentations, movies or youtube videos on your high definition TV Quite often people try to connect their computer (PC) or laptop to a TV, but complain that it doesn’t work! There could be several reasons for why it doesn’t work, but make sure you have done the right things to connect your PC to TV. Here is a small guide on what is needed to connect your computer running windows, to your PC.The guide is applicable to a laptop as well. You could also find out how to connect laptop to TV with Intel wireless. The first and foremost requirement is the output port on your computer (or laptop) and the input port on your TV must match. VGA Port DVI Port HDMI Port Composite Video Port Component Video Port If you have a standard definition TV, you probably have an S-Video port or a composite video port. 1.