Top Free Stuff
Welcome to FreebieList.com's Top Free Stuff section. If you are short on time and want to gain access to the best freebies quickly, you've come to the right place! This is our round-up of the Internet's "must see" freebies, including samples, software, Web services, desktop stuff, and more. We will be updating this section with new listings on a regular basis, so be sure to visit again.
£5 Free Bingo at XBingo
If you've never tried online bingo before, here's an ideal opportunity. Register at XBingo to receive £5 free bingo upon registration (no deposit required) and then a 300% welcome bonus, should you decide to make a deposit of £10 or more. There's also a superb loyalty scheme here and great cash prizes. (UK Only)
Free Vodafone SIM with £50 Free Calls
As seen on television! Grab a free SIM card from the mobile phone network, Vodafone. The Vodafone "Pay as you go Freebee" provides £50 worth of calls and texts when you make a £10 top-up. Also included in the deal is free Web access. You can request either one or two free SIMs, one of which is a micro SIM card. If you are currently on a contract deal and wish to have more flexibility with your mobile, this offer would be ideal. (UK Only)
Free NHS Smoking Quit KitIf you're feeling the urge to quit smoking, thankfully there are a number of free goodies available to help you out. This government funded project, aimed at helping you kick the habit, is offering a free Quit Kit containing patches, gum, addiction test, journey planner, and more. Please note: currently, the offer is only available within England. (England Only)
Free LA Fitness 1 Day Gym and Pool Pass
Popular "super gym" LA Fitness is offering a free 1-day gym and pool pass voucher. The pass can be used at 80 of the numerous clubs throughout the country and is a great way to try before committing to a full membership. The centres provide top notch facilities and knowledgeable instructors, plus a variety of fun (or vigorous!) classes to suit your ability. Request a free pass today to get started! (UK Only)
iDesign iPhone Wallpapers
A high quality and well-designed site offering a wide selection of wallpapers for the Apple iPhone (they can also potentially be used on other devices). The wallpapers are arranged into numerous categories, some of which include: Animals, Cartoons, Fashion, Funny, Games, Holidays, Patterns, Scenery, Space, Sports and more.
Free 250 VistaPrint Business Cards (P&P Required)
Take advantage of this superb free offer from VistaPrint and obtain 250 free business cards, plus a free holder to put them in. You may select from 42 customisable designs. Add your own text, then wait for the cards to be delivered. NOTE: A postage and packaging charge is required. No other charges are necessary unless you add upgrades to the product. (UK Only)
Remember The Milk
We're a great fan of this free reminder/task management service. Being easy to use, Remember The Milk allows you to set up and create reminder lists for tasks, whether that's dental appointments, business meetings, study periods, or other situations. The priority system is excellent and ensures important tasks are highlighted more prominently. Available for Apple, Blackberry, Android, Twitter, Outlook, Google Calender (as a plug-in and also compatible with Google Mail).
Free GiffGaff SIM + Free MinutesObtain a free mobile phone SIM card from GiffGaff, "the mobile network run by you". Six different PAYG tariffs are available depending on your requirements. Their popular £10 tariff provides 250 minutes of free calls, unlimited texts and Internet usage, but even for a small £5 top-up you can gain unlimited texts every month. A range of other "GiffGaff Goodybags" are available, so there's something for everyone, whether you're a 'texter', Web surfer, or require additional free minutes. (UK Only)
Free O2 SIM Card with Free Calls and Texts
Here you can request a free "Pay & Go" SIM card from O2. The SIM will provide you with unlimited calls and texts to anyone on O2 when you make a £15 top-up. A number of other options are available depending on whether you're a texter, talker or international dialer. To obtain yours, complete the short form. It takes only a few seconds to register and if you're thinking of changing network, or simply want a more manageable way to handle your calls, be sure to give this a go. (UK Only)
100,000 Free Icons
If you need high quality free icons for your Web project, look no further than this resource. The site features well-designed icons both large and small, including "social media" icons which are currently very popular. Also featured are flags, icons for e-commerce and documents, emoticons (smileys), and impressive "Polaroid" style images, plus much more besides.
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)
Test Mobiles, Gadgets and more at Toluna
How would you like a chance to test products in your home, free of charge? Register at Toluna and you could test mobile phones, beauty products, televisions, toys, games and more. Please note: you are not guaranteed to qualify for every test, but if you're interested, it could be worthwhile to register here. Over 10,000 items are available to try. The site also offers regular prize draws for members and survey rewards. The aim is to gather your opinions for market research purposes. (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.
Download Free Games
A well-designed, popular and fun-to-browse Web site, offering a fantastic mixture of freeware, shareware and online games. All the games featured here have been specially selected for their quality and level of fun. You'll find numerous categories, featuring games in different genres, including Arcade, Board, Cards, Chess, Kids, Pool, Racing, Strategy, etc. Every game at this site is completely safe to download.
> Download Free Games has been defeating boredom for many years and now features over 400 games. Once on their site, scroll down to the bottom to find an A-Z round-up of all the available games.
A regularly updated collection of free MP3s can be found at 7digital, in various genres, including: rock, hip-hop, reggae, audiobooks, etc. Many of the downloads featured are from relatively unknown artists, and there are some real gems to be found. Check back regularly to see their latest updates. Click the orange "MP3" buttons to download the tracks. You can spot the free ones by clicking on songs without a price tag.
Free Command & Conquer Game DownloadsFans of the legendary "Command & Conquer" series of strategy games will be pleased to know Red Alert, Tiberian Sun (with Firestorm expansion), and Tiberian Dawn is now available for download - free of charge. Scroll down the page and click "FREE DOWNLOAD" to obtain the game of your choice. Happy gaming!
Panda Cloud Antivirus Free
A unique, lightweight, and easy to use anti-virus solution from the reputable Panda Security company. If your current anti-virus program is causing your computer's performance to dip, try this for size. Cloud Antivirus works on the concept of "cloud computing" and as such aims to do much of its processing "in the cloud" (that's via remote servers rather than your computer).
GMX
This impressive and unique free Web-based e-mail service offers a massive 5GB storage space, virus protection facilities and "unprecedented spam protection". The interface is particularly user-friendly and allows you to drag and drop e-mails into various folders, which you can create at will. GMX also offers an address book and organiser, so you can keep track of all your appointments. Register for an account here and your e-mail address will resemble: you@gmx.com.
PrimoPDF
Highly recommended if you need to create PDF documents on the fly, especially from popular programs such as Word. The service utilises your computer's printer service: You simply select a document to "print" by using the normal method and select the "PrimoPDF" virtual printer. After that, you'll be able to create your PDF's quickly and easily. It functions on all modern versions of Windows and is less than 8MB in size.
EASEUS Todo Backup
It can be a nightmare if you lose important files on your PC. Thankfully, thanks to Todo Backup, an effective solution is available. Not only does this freeware tool backup your files, it can also restore them should disaster strike. Since the software uses a "wizard" interface for common tasks, it is also very easy to use.
Desktop Earth
If you are bored with your computer wallpaper, check out this free download. Desktop Earth reproduces an accurate representation of the Earth (as seen from space) and uses this image as your wallpaper. You can set the updates to run at various time intervals to ensure your image is bang up-to-date. You are also able to see populated areas at night!
Webs
This service (formally known as Freewebs) allows you to create a Web site the quick and easy way. Webs is ideally suited to those unfamiliar with the concept of Web site development. Here, you can create your own online blog or picture album, include polls, create online forms and also optimise your site, all free of charge. You can also use their services to create an online shop.
> They also provide a free sub-domain (yourname.webs.com), which ensures your site is easy to access.
> Users can choose from over 300 customisable templates.
> Web.com's free package is an advertisement-supported service.
Browsershots
If you are a Web designer, ensuring your site loads correctly in the popular browsers is crucial. Browsershots displays screenshots of your pages in numerous browser versions, including IE5, IE6, Firefox, Safari, Opera, Konqueror, Chrome, and also lesser-known applications (and even those based on Linux and Apple Mac).
Friv.comA highly amusing and fun site, offering over 200 free games to play online in your Web browser. This is no ordinary games site, however. Friv.com is a simplistic masterpiece with effortless navigation and a round-up of "only the best online games" to be found anywhere on the Net. You'll never be bored again!
TwitBacksUsers of the popular social networking site Twitter can spruce up their profile free of charge with TwitBacks. The site allows you to create a background within two minutes, and you can select from a number of existing backgrounds or create your own from scratch (using an uploaded image and custom fonts).
SUPERAntiSpyware"Remove all the spyware, not just the easy ones". This is the claim of SUPERAntiSpyware and from our experience with the program, it has not broken its promise. Adware, spyware, keyloggers, worms, and various other threats are identified and easily dealt with. You are able to schedule quick or more complete scans (daily or weekly), and real-time blocking ensures no rogue applications are installed in the first place. When used in conjunction with an anti-virus program, you will catch most, if not all, Internet nasties.
Avira AntiVir Personal Edition
This version of Avira AntiVir is one of the best freeware anti-virus programs we've seen and offers effective protection against almost all computer viruses on the stand alone PC. This version detects over 50,000 different types of virus (rootkits, macros, trojans, etc.), and can identify and repair these quickly. AntiVir is made in Germany and is freely available to people using it non-commercially. They also provide free and regular updates.
Dropbox
This service could be invaluable if you work on multiple computers or transport files using portable disk drives. Dropbox enables you to share, store, and synchronise files automatically over the Web, so you'll be working with the most recent copy regardless of your location. You can make individual files or entire folders "public", which can then be accessed via a simple Web address (ideal for sending images to friends). They provide 2GB of storage space as standard.
> We have been most impressed with Dropbox, in particular their uplink feature from desktop to the online storage area. The Dropbox software installs a virtual folder on your hard disk drive, which is also accessible via an icon in the system task tray. To upload a file to your virtual space, simply drag and drop files into the Dropbox folder. Simple!
> Dropbox is free for users of Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.
Lefora - A free forum service offering user-friendly and engaging message boards that'll add a touch of interactivity to your site. There are no limits on the number of posts or members that you acquire either. Some of the popular features available include: theme customisation, community moderation (flag posts), anti-spam functionality, RSS feeds, member newsletter support, widgets, member notifications, and more.
Revo Uninstaller
How many times have you uninstalled a program only to find folders and files left behind? If you are looking to perform more a thorough uninstall, download Revo Uninstaller. This freeware program goes much deeper than standard programs and even penetrates into the system registry to ensure no evidence of your installation.
Free Web Submission
Our favourite place on the Web for free Web site submission. If you need to announce your site to numerous search engines and directories, both manually and automatically, this is the place to do it. If you're submitting manually, all the highest-rated engines and directories are included here, along with their relevant "submission" pages. As mentioned, you can also submit automatically and have the results e-mailed to you. This is a great free service and ideal for those with new Web sites.
> New Web site authors will find the FAQ page here particularly useful. If you are new to Web site promotion, be sure to read this!
> This site also features a meta tag generator, link popularity checker, Web page analyser and keyword popularity checker.
A top-notch, quality and fun site that offers digital greeting cards completely free of charge. Birthday-Cards.com features a growing collection of the Web's best animated e-cards and features a number of categories, including "Birthday Invitations", "For Dad", "For Mom", "For Kids", "Romantic", "Singing and Dancing", "Belated Birthday", "Over The Hill" and "Various".
> At this site, you can take advantage of a number of useful features not seen on other greeting card sites. The personal address book, calendar and card history features here allow you to keep track of up-and-coming birthdays and see a historical record of the cards you've already sent.
> This site will be updating regularly with fresh greeting cards, so be sure to check back often.
Offers free online access with no setup or monthly fees. Technical support is charged at local rate and you'll receive unlimited free Web space plus unlimited POP3 e-mail addresses. A CD-ROM is not required to get online so you can connect by dialing 0845 604 3090, using "freeola" for the username and password. Their homepage provides lots of useful information. (UK Only)
Emergency ISPIf you're a regular Internet user and require a secondary connection for backup purposes, you needn't look any further than Emergency Internet. They offer a free, fast and reliable 0845 dial-up Internet connection to modem and ISDN users. There are no monthly charges either, since you only pay the local dial-up call charges that appear on your phone bill. Free customer support is provided all day, every day. (UK Only)
Download Free Mac GamesFind freeware and shareware Mac game downloads in a variety of genres at this simple, but fun-to-browse Mac oriented Web site. You'll find some interesting Mac games to download like chess, pool, Tetris, war games, educational games and more. Tips for each game and "related Mac sites" on most sub-sections are provided. Screenshots of each game are also included.
AVG Free Anti-Virus
An excellent program that's perfect for guarding your computer against viruses and other harmful files that can be acquired from removable disks or via the Internet. AVG is very complete for a freeware program and additionally to the "Resident Shield", which offers real-time virus protection, AVG also provides an e-mail mailbox scanner and a task/update scheduler. Free and regular virus definition updates are provided.
> A commercial version with additional features is also available.