Everybody likes free stuff.   However, I’ve come to learn that some freebies are not worth the time it takes to install/learn, or even worse, can do harm to your computer.

So here’s my list of 10 fabulous frugal freebies (as downloaded/used by yours truly):

1. PrimoPDF (http://www.primopdf.com) – allows you to create pdf files from most applications simply by hitting Ctrl + P and selecting PrimoPDF.  Not as robust as Adobe, but not $400+ either!
2. Cpanel – this is offered through most web hosts.  Cpanel provides you with access to the administrative stuff of websites – so you can create e-mail accounts, install WordPress, track your stats and more.  You’ll know if your host uses Cpanel by navigating to http://www.yourdomain.com/cpanel (fill in the yourdomain with your own url, of course!)  If you don’t see a login screen, your host may not support Cpanel.  Check the fine print or call to be certain.
3. Blogger – easy to set up blog software.  Don’t have time to get a unique domain for your blog, install WordPress and hunt down a theme?  No worries, you need to get into the habit of blogging too and Blogger is the perfect tech for it.  You can set up a blogger blog and be posting your thoughts and what not in about 5 minutes.  Serious.
4. Gmail – only for non-business related e-mails – the e-zines you intend to read but never get to, the list servs you sign up for only to find you get 500+ messages a day – public stuff.  By getting these types of messages out and away from the you@yourdomain.com e-mail account, you’ll automatically be more organized.
5. Lulu.com – got an e-book, a recorded teleseminar or other educational item for sale?  Lulu.com takes a wee percentage but covers all the important stuff – like securely taking credit card numbers so you don’t have to.
6. EventBrite – want to host a teleseminar, webinar or in real life event/party?  Use EventBrite to post the details and allow people to register through e-mail or by clicking on a link from your site.  Easy widgets also allow you to post upcoming events on your blog (see upper right).  FYI, if your event is free, so is EventBrite.  If there’s a fee for you revent, like Lulu.com, EventBrite takes a wee percentage but handles all the details.
7. BlogTalkRadio – host your own free internet radio show.  Sign up for an account, pick your date and get ready to be openly speaking to the world!
8. Logo Ease – all brands start with a domain and require a logo.  Not especially graphic?  No problem!  This program walks you through the steps to build a decent logo.  If you find it doesn’t work for you, go ahead and use The Logo Company – at only $149 per logo, you can’t go wrong! Why I especially ? LogoEase and TheLogoCompany is because they provide completed logos in file formats for use on and off line.  Many “designers” only provide file types for use on line.
9. Tungle – one of my latest finds – this free application allows your clients, customers and friends to make appointments with you directly from your website.  Want to see just how easy it is? Head on over to www.tungle.me/AndreaCannavina.
10. Twitter - without a doubt the best free web application.  Allows me to connect with people from all over the globe and share my particular knowledge and skill set with the world.  Will I make $1 million dollars from it?  Of course not!  The purpose of twitter is not to make money, but make connections and I have made 1000’s of those!

And that’s my list of fabulous freebies.  If you have any of your own, or any thoughts on the one’s I’ve listed, please share by leaving a comment.