JOURNAL ARTICLE

Best Free Software.

  • Published In: Computer Act!ve, 2026, n. 733. P. 18 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Irvine, Robert 3 of 3

Abstract

The article reviews several free and updated software tools, focusing primarily on Firefox 149, which introduces a built-in free VPN offering 50GB of monthly data, a Split View feature for side-by-side web pages, enhanced security blocking unsafe site notifications, and integrated AI assistants that can be disabled. It also highlights Sumatra PDF 3.6’s improved tabbed browsing and session restoration, and Files 4.0.37 as a lightweight alternative to Windows File Explorer with enhanced interface customization and cloud storage overview. Additionally, the article discusses O&O FileDirect, a file-transfer service with free and paid plans offering varying file size limits and sharing features, and recommends ClipGrab as a free alternative for downloading and converting online videos. Other software suggestions include Open-Shell as a replacement for the discontinued Classic Shell and Sizer for precise window resizing. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Computer Act!ve. 2026/04, Issue 733, p18
  • Document Type:Product Review
  • Subject Area:Computer Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1461-6211
  • Accession Number:192632997
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