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Free Text & HTML Editor<\/h4>\n

By Bob Rankin<\/p>\n

Note from PC Pitstop: We recently asked our TechTalk contributors to recommend a favorite FREE application or tool that they currently use. This post is the Bob Rankin response to our request.<\/i><\/font>.<\/i><\/font><\/p>\n

The Best Free Software<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s true… when you get a new computer, it usually comes loaded with a bunch of software you don’t want or need. Most of them are free trials or crippled versions, designed to get you to upgrade to a paid version. In my article How to Clean Up Your Hard Drive, you’ll find some tips for cleaning out this computer clogging “crapware” and reclaiming that space on your hard drive.<\/p>\n

As to your second question, I’m happy to talk about freeware. There are thousands of free programs available online. But there are only a handful that I consider essential, and I download them to every new computer. From security to web browsing, to graphics, productivity, and troubleshooting, here are seven of the most popular and useful free downloads. <\/p>\n

NoteTab<\/a><\/strong> is a text and HTML editor for Windows. At its most basic, NoteTab makes a good upgrade from the Windows NotePad text editor. But NoteTab can also handle complex Web projects with its ability to create templates, extensive formatting features, exhaustive search\/replace, and vast capacity for multiple large files. NoteTab also competes with third-party editors such as UltraEdit, Crimson Editor, and EditPlus. NoteTab comes in three versions. The Lite version is free, even for commercial use. The Standard and Pro versions add additional features and must be purchased after a 30-day trial. The Standard version costs $19.95 while Pro is $29.95.<\/p>\n

Seven of the most popular and useful free downloads<\/a><\/h3>\n

Excerpt shared with permission from Bob Rankin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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