Download a free copy of Eraser and erase your hard drive before you eBay it. Eraser will securely remove all data from a selected drive, allowing you to sell it with a clear conscience. Make sure you follow the instructions on the site FAQ closely, particularly if you're trying to erase a boot disk or when you need to wipe out a Windows swap file.

Quoted: DeleteOnClick is a software product that can securely delete data

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I am sure that there may be some useful programs which i have missed here, if your favorite application is not listed here comment or shoot me an email i will include that in this list.

When it comes to recording your favorite shows, you made the smart move and decided to roll your own DVR with SageTV instead of buying TiVo or paying recurring monthly fees to rent a DVR from your cable provider. Besides automatically pushing your recordings onto your iPod, you can put other DVRs to shame by adding a web interface to SageTV. With SageTV's Web UI you can schedule and manage recordings, set your favorites, access your recordings and even stream live TV over the web. Let's get to it

Quoted: Free download of leading antivirus software package. Well suited for Windows XP, 2000. It detects over 250000 viruses. Includes a resident monitor and a desktop program. Available in English and German, complete, easy to use plus virus removal. Regularly updated.

Freeware application ted (torrent episode downloader) is like Tivo for BitTorrent, providing an easy-to-use interface for setting up season pass downloads for your favorite television shows. We've mentioned ted in the past, and I've even posted a step-by-step for getting the most out of ted, but since we last highlighted it, ted has gone through some significant improvements, like its long list of built -in shows complete with show information

Create receipts to divide shared expenses. Track spending habits with detailed statistics. Email alerts keep you updated on amounts owed. The group wall and messaging allow group members to communicate effortlessly. It's easy, simple and free

Sync GMail to Outlook. Great for work.