Today we are going to do a clean review of some of the most used software you can find on free downloads. These programs have been created for being compatible with multiple OS platforms, as Windows, Mac OS, Linux, that’s why they are called Cross-Platform. The following applications have some key things in common that help them become so popular: they are simplicity, functionality, and good performance… oh! and they’re 100% FREE! Let’s take a look!

Mozilla Thunderbird

Thunderbird is a really powerful easy to use and completely customizable email client. It is a part of the Mozzila project organization. One of the strengths of this software is that setting it up is very simple, the software recognizes your email server automatically. It has tabs interface for a better organization, and it is possible to add complements. Download Thunderbird free.

Open Office

Open Office is a complete administrative software suite, with the peculiarity that introduces similar tools that the one we can handle with Microsoft Office, but totally free. It comes with a text processor, an image processor, a spreadsheet tool, a database processor and a slideshow tool. Its user’s interface is especially simple and intuitive. Download Open Office free.

VLC Media player

VLC Media player is a free and open source media player that supports an incredible number of formats, without the needing of installing codec packages. It also features a complete streaming server, with extended features like video on demand, on-the-fly transcoding, granular speed controls, frame-by-frame advancement and more. Download VLC Media player free.

BitTorrent

BitTorrent is a software sharing client that allows downloading easier and faster. It maximizes the use of network bandwidth while reducing congestion.  With this program, you can download free music, movies, software, etc. BitTorrent leverages µTP, the latest BitTorrent protocol. Download BitTorrent free.

Picasa

Picasa is the best photo organizer software. This Google program helps organizing all the pictures on a computer, and includes a very easy picture edition tool. It has a really intuitive interface, and it start working automatically when you install it. Would you like to put your photos in order? Download Picasa free.

The Gimp

Looking for a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop? The Gimp is an amazing image editor software, that was created as a GNU Image Manipulation Program, being part of the GNU project. This is a thoroughly great tool, and often it is used for photo collages and professional photo montages. Download The Gimp free.

Skype

Skype is a VOIP application that allows free phone communications over the internet. It is not only about voice but also video and text interactions. It has an incredible user-friendly interface, and is the most common and popular VOIP home software nowadays. Have you ever used this software?  Download Skype free.

Google Earth

Google Earth is an amazing world atlas created by “the Big G“.  With this original software it is possible to make an imaginary travel over the entire planet with just one click. It includes an extensive map and Satellite imagery database where is possible to find almost any place on globe. Download Google Earth free.

Mozilla Firefox

Firefox is the Mozilla project web browser. This is one of the most popular and the second used all over the world. It is consider one of the best 2011 web browsers. The strengths of this software is that is very stable, easy to use, and it has a powerful security and privacy support. What web browser do you use? You can download Mozilla Firefox free, click here.

FileZilla

FileZilla is the best FTP client that allows administrating websites in a reliable way. It supports FTP, SFTP y FTP protocols on SSL/TLS (FTPS). With this software is possible to have complete control over a site through a really user friendly interface. You can check this great FTP client here: Download FileZilla free.

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