9 free Windows apps I can’t live or work without – and 8 work on Mac and Linux, too - ZDNET

These are some of my favorite apps for Windows. They handle crucial networking, security, and productivity tasks. and they don't cost a dime.

I’ve been writing about my favorite apps ever since … well, since they were still called programs and mobile devices didn’t even have apps.
For this year’s edition, I decided to take a slightly diff…