Techradar is right out of the gate with a new list of 20 Essential and Free Windows 7 apps. Some of the standout apps on this list are: GIMP and Paint.net (Photoshop replacements, VLC Media Player (a play all format media player), Handbrake (a video converter), Ditto (a universal copy/paste utility), Recuva (a file recovery utility) and Open Office (a popular office suite). Visit the site for the rest of their recommendations.
7 Essential and Free Window 7 Apps
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes listed his 7 Essential and Free Windows 7 Apps on Zdnet. Some of his favorites are on Techradar’s list but he also includes: 7-Zip file compression utility, CDBurnerXP disc burning utility, TrueCrypt data encryption utility, and Windows Virtual PC which allows you to run multiple versions of Windows as well as Linux. Another nice list to look over.
5 Essential and Free Windows 7 Apps
Maximum PC offers 7 Free and Essential Windows 7 Apps for a desktop makeover. Have fun customizing your desktop to suit your taste!