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STOP USING
SOFTWARE
Malwarescanner Imageeditor Systemcleaner
File converter Videoeditor Word processor
W
e all love free software –
the joy of discovering a
great new program, the
satisfaction of a successful
installation, the excitement of turning
to the Best Free Software section in
every issue of Web User – but that
doesn’t mean we have to rely on it
completely.
Thanks to ever-faster broadbandconnections and cross-platform web
technology such as HTML5, it’s now
possible to perform an increasing
number of previously PC-based tasks
without needing to download and
install bloated and slow desktop
programs. Not only does this save you
time and storage space, but it also
means you can avoid bundled junk
and potential malware threats.In this feature, we look at the
latest free web-based alternatives
to traditional software that let you
do everything in the cloud. From
security scanners and office tools
to image editors and messaging
clients – with our recommendations,
you can run everything in your
browser from any device and it won’t
cost you a penny!Why download hefty programs when you
can run everything in your browser instead?
Wayne Williams reveals the best free online
alternatives to desktop software
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