Sporting a huge library of FREE apps that run directly off your USB drive, Portable Apps are a great addition to any computer users arsenal.  The platform and apps are easy to install, and you can have all YOUR apps anywhere you go! Just pop in your USB drive and go!

The app library contains everything from web browsers and system utilities to games, office, and productivity apps.

If you need an office suite capable of producing, editing, and viewing Microsoft Office files, Kingsoft Office may be just what you are looking for.  Their free version has the equivalent of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and all with a similar feel and layout to their expensive counterpart.

Inkscape is a free, open-source vertor art editing program with functions similar to Adobe Illustrator.  With tools that allow for editing and creation of many popular vector art formats including .pdf, .eps, .svg, and more, graphic designers are sure to appreciate this free software alternative.  An added benefit is the tracing function which allows a static photo to be converted into a vectored file.

Audacity is sound editing and production software that will allow you to edit and create WAV, MP3, and other popular audio formats.  The fully functional editor also allows for sound recording on multiple tracks, layering, and other effects and mastering options.

Pixlr.com is a great online alternative to Photoshop.  Nothing to download or install. It all lives on the web and is accessed through your flash-enabled web browser!  If you are used to how Adobe Photoshop functions, you will be at home with the advanced Pixlr editor.  It looks amazingly a lot like photoshop, and even many of the menu structures and options are set up the same.  Complete with layer effects, masks, and more, if you need a FREE Photoshop alternative, give Pixlr.com a try!

Weebly is an easy to use solution for anyone looking to create a website.  This do-it-yourself solution features a drag-and-drop interface that is so simple, yet feature-rich, that just about anyone can create a professional looking website or blog within minutes!