There is a resource of utilities and add on elements available on the internet that would complement almost any computer users day to day practices but most users are not aware of the availability or benefits of these wonderful little elements. These downloads are Freeware Applications and Shareware Applications. Freeware is software, available for download, which is given away by the author. Although it is available for free, the author retains the copyright to prevent downloaders from reproducing it and selling it. Shareware is usually offered for a small fee. Once purchased you are registered with the producer and provided service assistance and updates. Both shareware and freeware depend on a user honor code to not resell the product or copy and distribute the applications that do require a small fee. Freeware and Shareware are able to cost next to nothing if they cost anything at all because they are offered directly to customers and do not carry along packaging or advertising costs with them.
             These applications cover a broad spectrum of uses. Some are helpful with office type applications, some provided additional security to your systems, and some help with organizing important work files to MP3's files. The different types of downloadable wares are numerous and available from a number of locations. In this report I will describe some of the more popular applications, where you can get Freeware and Shareware, and also cover some of the hazards of downloading and running applications and ways to protect you from these unwelcome attributes.
             As wide a variety of shareware and freeware titles there are there are also as many places to find these digital gems. If you are looking for some free utilities or plug-ins to compliment some software titles you already have there are often additional utilities and upgrades available on the manufacturers website. There are also websites whose specific purpose is to showcase and dist...