Cow's Toolbox
Here are a few tools I personally use and I think might be helpful for you!
Graphics & Photos
Need to create and edit drawings (freeware):
Paint.NET
Need to re-touch your pictures (freeware):
Microsoft Pro Photo Tools 2
Another good photo editor (freeware):
Google Picasa
Office Productivity
Type documents, make prensentations - the whole shabang (freeware):
Open Office
Need to burn CD's or DVD'S (freeware):
InfraRecorder
Security
Protect yourself from bad bad pirates! Arrr Mate!!! (freeware):
ZoneAlarm
Browsing shady sites; need virus protection? (freeware):
AVG Anti-Virus
Need to assess your vulnerability on the internet? (online):
Gibson Research Corporation - ShieldsUp
Audio Utilities
Manipulate any kind of audio files (freeware):
WavePad
Geek Stuff
Organize & cleanup your desktop (freeware):
Windows Fences
Carry all your apps with you on a thumbstick :
Portable Apps
The wierdest stuff... :
Think Geek .com
Run an OS inside your OS (free from Microsoft !!??!!):
Microsoft Virtual PC
Want to try out CRM? (virtual machine):
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0
Want to try out SharePoint (freeware):
Microsoft Office Sharepoint 2007