Available for download are both 32- and 64-bit versions compatable with XP w/ SP3, Vista, Server 2003, Server 2008, and of course, Windows 7.

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In Part 1 of this series, I showed you how to download a lightweight Windows application from Amazon.com that allows you to read Kindle books. In this article, I will show you how to download thousands of Kindle books absolutely free!

How to Download Thousands of Kindle Books for Free!

Download, install, and run the Kindle PC software as described in Part I.

Go to Amazon.com and view all Kindle books sorted by price from lowest to highest. This will list thousands of free books! For your convenience, you can simply click on this link to take you there. Here is what the page looks like:

Browse through the list of books and when you find one you like, click on the link to pull up more details.

Click on the “Buy now with 1-Click” button as shown below.
Note: You must have registered your Kindle PC Software and logged into Amazon.com in order to see this option

You should receive a confirmation similar to the one below:

Now open the Kindle PC Software and it will show the new books you “purchased”

That’s it!

(Bonus)

If you are interested in reading some classics such as: The Invisible Man, War and Peace, Treasure Island, The Jungle Book, and more, check out this list of free classic Kindle books.

This software is compatible with Windows 7, Vista and XP with a Mac version coming soon. The 5.8 MB download is snappy and installation is a breeze. The only requirement is that you are registered with Amazon.com. Here is what the interface looks like when you first open it:

As you can see, the interface is very clean and intuitive. Now here is what it looks like when you are reading a book:

Some of the functionality that you have with the actual Kindle device has been ported to this application. For example, while reading the book you can:

• Increase & decrease the font size
• Change the number of words by line
• Quickly jump to different sections of the book
• Bookmark pages
• Show Notes and Highlights from an actual Kindle Device

This concludes Part 1 of 2 in the series “Download & read Kindle books for free on your PC”. In Part 2, I will show you how to download thousands of full books for free, including classics that you grew up reading!

The interface for Paint.NET is very quick, clean, and intuitive. At first glance, it may just look like Windows Paint on steroids, but I wouldn’t even put them in the same category. This software offers features that come with the expensive Adobe Photoshop software but is easier to use and better yet, FREE!

Some noteworthy features include:

• Layers – this feature usually found on more expensive photo editing tools
• Active Online Community – Their message board has over 18,000 members where you can find numerous of step-by-step tutorials with pictures. Also, you can download many user-created plugins to expand the functionality of Paint.NET for free!
• Automatically Updated – You don’t have to worry anymore if you are missing out on some new features or bug fixes. Paint.NET will automatically install upgrades with a click of a button.
• Unlimited History – Every action you perform can be reverted. No more being stuck with unwanted changes you made!
• Small footprint – Can you believe that a full-fledged photo editing software is only a 4.8 MB download?! Wow!

Download Paint.NET v3.5!

Introducing VirtualBox! You may not have heard of this product before, but don’t get the unfamiliarity fool you. This is a full-fledged competitor to VMware server that will allow you to create various OS instances in a jiffy! Unlike VMware Server, VirtualBox runs on Mac OS and Solaris in addition to Windows and Linux.  Also, the Windows installation package is a paltry 60 MB vs. the 500 MB of VMware Server. What I really dislike about VMware is that it runs as a Apache Tomcat server and the user interface is browser-based which is clunky and a memory hog. Also, VMware Server only allows users to capture a single snapshot whereas multiple snapshots can be taken using VirtualBox. VirtualBox’s interface is also very clean, efficient, and easy-to-use.  See below for screenshots!

Download VirtualBox!

GIMP – Free Photoshop Alternative

For those that are not familiar with GIMP, it is a 100% free, open-source photo editing software that is very powerful. Some uses are: resizing, editing, and cropping photos, combining multiple images, and converting between different image formats. GIMP can also be used to create basic animated images in the GIF format.  And of course, you can open and edit your photoshop .PSD files! GIMP is available for Windows, Linux/Unix, and Mac OS.

Download GIMP now!

What is Windows 7?

Windows 7 is the next version of the Windows client operating system. This version incorporates hundreds of improvements based on your feedback. It works the way you want: it’s responsive, reliable, and runs smoothly. It starts and shuts down faster, and is designed to make your battery last longer. Plus, it’s really easy to connect to things you care about—from people to printers. You’ll also be able to do everyday things faster, from getting around the desktop and managing open windows, to finding files and programs, and using the web. We hope you love it, because it’s got your fingerprints all over it. Source http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/faq.asp

>Windows 7 Free Download

TrueCrypt Download Page

Beginners Tutorial

FAQ

Free Online Virus Scanners

• Trend Micro HouseCall
• Panda ActiveScan
• Windows Live OneCare
• VirusTotal (Allows the user to upload a file to be scanned)

Setting Up uTorrent

1. Download & Install uTorrent

2. Start the uTorrent application

3. You must ensure that the port uTorrent runs on (such as 64596) is not blocked by any Firewall application. If you use Windows Firewall or another program, you must allow access to this port. To test if the port on your computer needs to be opened, go to Options->Speed Guide

4. Click on the Test if port is forwarded properly button

5.  Your web browser will open and you will either see a green “OK” or a red “ERROR”. If you get an ERROR, you must check your firewall to ensure this port is not blocked. In addition, if you access the internet through a router, you will need to use the “Port forwarding” feature to forward all uTorrent traffic to your computer. Please check your router manual for instructions on how to do this.

6. Thats it! When you click on .torrent files now, it will automatically open in uTorrent and begin downloading