In this age of digital technology, we think of computers, smartphones, and other devices as tools to make our lives easier. And true enough, we do things more quickly than before we had them.
However, the devices alone will not allow us to be more productive. Nowadays, they are filled with software programs that promise convenience, speed, and efficiency.
Add the cybersecurity risks that we need to counterattack, and you’ll have more software programs installed on your device.
Imagine how much money you’ll be spending for software subscriptions alone? And if you have more than one device, the cost will even be more!
Sadly, corporations who produce what each of them claims as the most reliable, most trusted software have planted in our minds that paid service is the best. Тhey tell us that their product is the legitimate program, insinuating that all else is not trustworthy.
Sure, there are free versions of those software programs, but you’ll never get the full range of their services until you get the paid version. So what can you do, instead, to avoid costly software subscriptions?
Get the freeware version of those software programs.
Despite the abundance of materials about digital technology, it is surprising that many people are still not familiar with freeware and how they work. Some are even wary about using them for fear that these might wreak damage on their devices.
freewarebox.com devotes itself to the uninformed and the misinformed on the use of freeware. It commits to educating its readers on freeware, answering questions that cast doubt on the use of freeware, helping you save money through the effective use of freeware programs, and guiding you in making smart choices when using freeware.
There’s no denying that freeware can contain adware, keyloggers, spyware, or trojans. So your concern about using freeware is valid. But think about this: when you get on a bike, you know that you can topple when you lose balance or get thrown off by a bigger vehicle; yet, you still use your bike and take all necessary precautions. So it is with the use of freeware: know the risks involved and avoid them. And by the way, don’t believe that proprietary software programs are free of this malware.
We have set up a venue for information exchange of tech users so you can get to know other users’ experiences with a particular freeware, learn from them, and decide.
Aside from that venue, we will take care of reviewing new or updated freeware programs released now and then to guide you with your choices. Although plenty of websites feature freeware, they tend to focus on the number of tools they can post rather than the quality. So we will take care of that aspect for you.
Why is our blog putting its resources on freeware? Because we would like you to enjoy its numerous benefits and debunk the myths that surround the use of freeware.
For instance, freeware is not always without cost. Proprietary software programs cost millions to design and produce, but if a software developer uses a free tool to produce software that functions similarly as proprietary software, it will cost much less, making it more affordable for users.
When we sign a licensing agreement upon purchasing proprietary software (or download its free version), we give the vendor the right to inspect our devices at will. In effect, we are giving them access to our personal information. This sly device inspection never happens with freeware.
Tech users, savvy or not, should aim to help each other and future users get access to economic, effective, and safe tools — and that includes freeware.
We have planted the seed for you. Nurture it and let it grow.
Let our articles and everything that you see on our site enlighten you on the use of freeware so that you can reap its benefits.
Whatever you learn from here, spread it to your community so we can all work together to promote freeware.