Top-notch, long-running freebies are here to stay -
Adobe
Acrobat Reader: Must-have utility for reading PDF
documents.
Efax:
Lets you get faxes via e-mail, no fax machine or phone line
required.
Encarta:
An encyclopedic world at your fingertips.
Google:
The best big-name search engine for taming the chaotic Web.
MapQuest:
Maps and driving directions when you feel a little lost.
PC
Pitstop: A personal pit crew (and PC World partner)
dedicated to helping you optimize your PC's performance.
Winamp:
Unobtrusive MP3 player free of ads or proddings to upgrade.
Yahoo Mail:
Still the most reliable and hassle-free no-cost e-mail
service.
Hotmail Mail:
Still the most reliable and hassle-free no-cost e-mail
service.