Miscellaneous Freebies
In this category, you'll find a selection of miscellaneous freebies available on the Net. If you happen to stumble across an outdated link, we'd very much appreciate it if you could report it.
Badoo
This hugely popular social networking site, accessible via mobile and PC, is a great way to boost your social life. Sign-up within seconds to Badoo and you'll be able to connect with new people in your local area, or existing friends who may also use the network.
Free BBC Stargazing PDF Guide
Here you can download a free PDF stargazing guide from the BBC's "Stargazing Live" Web site. The PDF includes basic advice on starting out in astronomy and has been compiled by household names, including Prof. Brian Cox, Mark Thompson and Dara O'Briain. Available in both English and Welsh language. An activity pack is also available to help you organise your own stargazing events.
Free Bingo Sites UK
A user-friendly site containing reviews of the top UK bingo providers, including sites who offer free bingo as well as deposit bonuses. Aside from bingo, you'll also find links to free scratch-cards, slots, instant win games and more. Each listing contains a summary, briefly explaining how much bonus players receive when they made their first deposit. (UK Only)
Free My Special K Personal Diet Plan
Are you aiming to get in shape? Try this free personal diet plan from Special K. Complete the short registration to receive a personalised meal plan, packed full of tasty recipes - the ones you'll enjoy the most. A handy food diary keeps track of your daily eating habits, plus an iPhone "app" is also available so you can easily monitor your progress. (UK Only)
Office Web Apps
A free online office suite from Microsoft. Register then upload your documents to have access from any Internet connection. The end result? You'll be able to easily edit and share documents with friends and colleagues, making your day far more productive. The service is especially useful for collaborating cross-platform (i.e. PC and Mac), or with users of other office suites. Supports Excel, Word, PowerPoint and OneNote files. Available for desktop and mobile devices.
Mint
If you want to organise your money more effectively, this free personal finance service from Mint could help you achieve your savings goals. Available via Web browsers and mobile, Mint lets you easily budget your cash flow and gain a greater understanding of your financial situation. The service is user-friendly, secure and you can be up and running within minutes. Multiple bank accounts are supported. (U.S. and Canada)
TVCatchup
An excellent service that allows you to watch free TV programmes via a PC or on the iPhone. TVCatchup features over 50 "free to air" TV and radio channels, such as BBC, ITV, Sky Sports News, Sky News, Dave, etc. There is no software to download either. To keep things legal, you are required to own a TV licence. (UK Only)
Free Mathscard Mobile App and BookletHere you can obtain a free Mathscard, a compact "credit card" sized information booklet packed full of the most useful mathematical formulas as used in AS and A2 studies. It includes information on algebra, trigonometry, calculus, vectors, geometry and more. In addition, you can now download a free Mathscard mobile phone application, compatible with most popular smartphones, including Android, iPhone, Blackberry and Nokia. (UK Only)
Free Office Productivity SuiteAt this site, you can download "OpenOffice.org" free of charge (an open source productivity suite of programs), available for Linux, Windows and Mac OS X. This suite contains various powerful programs and includes a word processor, spreadsheet, database, presentation tool, graphics program and more. It is also compatible with MS Office generated files.
ZattooDownload this neat piece of software to watch free TV via your computer. A number of channels are available: BBC, ITV, Bloomberg, CBBC, Channel 4, Five, STV, GOD, Ulster TV, and others. The program is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux. Since Zattoo has the rights to transmit these channels, this service is free and legal (although you are still required to own a TV licence).
OpenDNSA popular and quality free DNS service, which can be used for a variety of purposes, including running a DNS server, or even for setting parental controls on your router at home. The service is very secure and there's even a community should you need assistance.
Own a Piece of AmericaUse this site to claim your own free piece of land in the United States. It's actually only one square inch, but it can be yours along with all the accompanying "bragging" rights. You may select from 50 states.
TeamViewerHave you ever wanted to offer technical assistance to a friend, or access your home computer on the move? If so, check out TeamViewer, a free remote access and desktop sharing program. The software is completely free for non-commercial use and allows you to remotely control a computer as if you were sat right in front of it.
Free Twitter DesignerDo you use the popular social networking site, Twitter? If you would like to update your page with a snazzy new background, check out this site: freetwitterdesigner.com. Even if you have no experience with image editing, this site will assist you in creating a good-looking and professional background within minutes.
Free PDF CardsWant to create your own business cards on a shoestring budget? Check out this service, which will create a PDF business card design within minutes. Simply enter your contact information, upload a logo of your choice, then download the printable PDF file.
Movavi OnlineThis impressive and free online video converter allows users to convert videos into various formats, including MPEG, AVI, iPod Video, PSP Video, Flash, MPEG-2, and others. Better still, the service supports both file uploads and URLs, so online videos can also be converted. There is no software to install and no advertising. Each conversion is limited to 100MB in size. A total of 5 files lasting no longer than 10 minutes "per session" are the only restrictions.
ZamzarThis largely unique service allows users to convert various file types online, without the need to download any special software. If you need to convert image, video, audio, document or other files (i.e. JPG to PNG or WMV to MP3), this site can handle it. The maximum file size on their free version is 100MB, which includes 5 concurrent conversions. Note: this site loads a small pop-up window (to enable the owners to pay for such a solid - and free - conversion service). You can remove the ads for a small monthly fee.
Free Presentation Helper PowerPoint SlidesDo you need to deliver a slide presentation to your colleagues? Visit this site for various resources to help spruce up your slides, including free PowerPoint templates, clipart and sounds. Be sure to view their free editable PowerPoint newspaper slides, which provide an exciting design twist on a traditional newspaper layout!
Free Microsoft Office Training ManualsWould you like to be more "productive" with your productivity software? If Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and other office programs have you pulling your hair out, help is at hand. The Mouse Training Company is offering a number of training manuals that you can download free of charge. They cover both basic and advanced functions and offer tons of reading material.
Bplans.comIf you're keen on setting up your own business and would like some extra help with writing a business plan, then head on over to this Web site. Bplans.com, amongst various other commercial products, offers 60 completely free sample business plans for you to browse through. There are plans included here for numerous industries and potential business ventures.
Free RecipesHere you'll find hundreds of free "old fashioned" recipes from the good old days. With modern cook books in abundance and celebrity chefs, you could be forgiven for thinking that quality cooking from your Grandmother's day had gone by the way. This site proves that cooking of this nature is still possible and includes recipes for meat, soup, bread and more.
Catalogs.comProvides hundreds of free catalogs covering various topics, such as gardening, health, vacations, etc. When you find a catalog that suits your interest, all that's required is your delivery details. Please note: the vast majority of catalogs here are only available to United States residents. You may search for catalogs by keyword or choose from the menu.