Best free software downloads for your laptop

It is often a struggle to find the best software to meet your laptop's needs, either for password protection or conference calls in and out of work, especially on a tight budget.

But we're here to help with this list of software - and it's all free. Here are some no-cost downloads to help solve your security, productivity, synchronisation, Wi-Fi woes - and more. They'll make it easier and more fun to get your work done, too.

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Additional reporting by Hannah Williams.