Free Software Applications Download
Firefox
The best browser on the web. Light and customisable with lots of free add-ons and plug-ins.  Gives you complete control over privacy and security settings such as cookies which helps keeps snoopers at bay e.g. Google. FREE
Firefox Add-ons
NoScript
Blocks any application that runs in the web browser. Websites run software, such as Java, to enhance the usability of their sites. However, these same programs can be used to collect information on you and gain access to your computer.  NoScript allows you to specify trusted sites, such as your bank, so their webpages are not affected. 
Adblock Plus
Blocks annoying adverts that appear on webpages. Great for reading your online newspaper without all the adverts and flash movies. 
FireFTP
Nice FTP program that allows you to select files on your computer and upload them to FTP sites in batch. Stores FTP site usernames and passwords. A useful tool if you regularly use FTP.
DownThemAll
The best download manager around. It integrates into Firefox and allows you to select individual or multiple files, such as images, and save them from webpages using a single click. Comparable to Download Accelerator Plus, except it doesn't contain advertizing and is free.
Kompozer
A free and easy to use web page editor. Write HTML pages with CSS style sheets. Requires some knowledge of using style sheets (but you can find informaiton on this on the web). FREE
TrueCrypt
Create secure encrypted areas on you computer as separate portable files which cannot be distinguished from other files. Encrpyt complete hard drive or USB disk. FREE
WinRAR
WinRAR provides higher compaction that WinZip and it's free.  FREE