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Best free Windows, mobile and online apps, plus our exclusive photo management software, best broadband deals and more

Our experts select the best free Windows and mobile apps, cloud services and more. Plus:

Best broadband deals:
The best-value ADSL and VoIP plans revealed
Big shootouts:
PCs and printers for
home and business
Hot new gear:
450Mbps routers,
Radeon HD 7950
Latest reviews:
Australia's first 4G smartphone, sub-$1000 1080p projector and more
30 pages of tips:
Bulk rename photos, tune up Windows

April 2012 DVD: PC essentials

100 free apps! As recommended by PC User experts: The best freeware Windows utilities; games; productivity and creative applications; internet, networking and digital media tools, and more.
Easy photo manager:
PC User’s exclusive Fotograf is the easiest way to grab photos from your camera, bulk rename image files, automatically create different size images (full HD and web) and more. It even includes some basic image editing tools. World exclusive!
Office lite: Ashampoo Office 2010 is a lean but feature-rich suite that’s compatible with Microsoft Office. Full version valued at $59!
Refresh Windows: Optimise memory usage, tweak hidden settings and more with Abelssoft’s PC Fresh 2011. Full version valued at $29.
Websites made easy:
Create professional websites without coding using Incomedia's WebSite X5 Smart 9. Full version valued at $12.
Exclusive videos:
How to use PC User Fotograf, Batman: Arkham City game guide and more.

DVD registrations

WebSite X5 Smart v9

Ensuring you are connected to the internet, go to WebSite X5 Smart registration page. Complete the registration form, ensuring you enter a valid email address and take note of the password that you enter here. In the WebSite X5 email sent to you, click on the link to confirm your email address. Log in to the site using the email and password that you used to register, then a licence key will be displayed for you. Select and copy this licence key and paste it into the Licence Activation screen which appears when you install WebSite X5 Smart. You will also need to enter your email address and the password you used when registering as part of the install process. Be sure to keep a backup of your WebSite X5 password and licence key in case you want to reinstall it in future.

Ashampoo Office 2010

Ensuring you are connected to the Internet, install Ashampoo Office 2010 – during the installation process make sure to click the "Get free activation key" button and your web browser will go straight to the registration site. Here, enter a valid email address in the form provided. A registration code will then be sent to that email address. (If you don't receive the email please check your junk email folder, as these emails are sometimes picked up by spam filters). Enter the key into the dialog and click the Activate Now button. When your key is validated, you can continue to install the program.

PC Fresh 2011

Ensuring you are connected to the Internet, install PC Fresh. During installation you will see an unlock code window. Enter a valid email address and your name and click the 'Get free unlock code now' link. You will receive an email with your unlock code which you can copy and paste into the unlock code window to unlock your software if the unlock code does not appear automatically for you. (If you don't receive the email please check your junk email folder, as these emails are sometimes picked up by spam filters).
When your key is validated you can continue to install the program.

PC User Fotograf

No registration required. Just install the software from the cover disc and enjoy!

Special offers

Enjoying the full version software on this month's cover disc? See the full version tutorials in this month's magazine for special upgrade offers for the latest versions.