The world of free software can be convenient and insecure. The best freeware is safe and poses no risk to your review PC in the event that it’s from a reputable source and you seek it out. But there are a lot of malware out there. It could be spyware (gathering information without your knowledge) or adsware (bombarding you with pop-ups) or even viruses (corrupting the data on your PC).

One of the main ways to avoid being hacked with these dangerous software is to stay away from sites that host pirated software or copyrighted files. It’s also an excellent idea to keep your antivirus and antimalware programs up to date.

FileHippo: A list of the most recent versions of popular apps and games and also instructions for installation and opinion articles. The site also has a back catalogue of older versions of the app.

PortableAppz is an assortment of applications you can run directly from your desktop or cloud drive. The site offers everything from games to photo editing and office software.

Cleanup is a program for free that allows you to clean Windows and browser histories, including those of third-party apps. It can help you empty the recycle bin, clear search history, clean up URLs and erase the system log files.

Open-source software You can find a selection of the most reliable open source software on community-driven websites like Github and SourceForge. The most popular examples include the Linux operating system and LibreOffice. The software you use isn’t free, but it’s usually cheaper than proprietary software and allows you to make changes or improvements to the code, if you wish.