DonationCoder

9. DonationCoder

WOT Trustworthiness: 92%

URLVoid Rating: 25/25

SiteAdvisor Verdict: Safe

We recently highlighted Donation Coder when we included Automatic Screenshotter in our coverage of free screen recorders for Windows. As you might glean from its name, Donation Coder prides itself on providing free and clean software in exchange for nothing but donations.3 Free Screen Recorders to Capture Your Windows Desktop 3 Free Screen Recorders to Capture Your Windows DesktopYou can use a screen recorder to create tutorials, document bugs for troubleshooting, or track unsolicited activity on your desktop in your absence. Choose from one of our recommended tools.READ MORE

The downside to this site is that you’ll only find utilities created by Donation Coder, so the repository is small and niche. Then again, a lot of the programs are quite useful and interesting, so maybe you’ll find something that catches your eye.

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Don’t just rely on this list! At the end of the day, staying safe on the Web involves practicing good security habits. In particular, you should do what the security experts do and adhere to these common sense tips for avoiding malware.5 Best Free Internet Security Suites for Windows 5 Best Free Internet Security Suites for WindowsWhich security suite do you trust the most? We look at five of the best free security suites for Windows, all of which offer anti-virus, anti-malware, and real-time protection features.READ MORE

And if you ever slip up and find that your computer has been compromised, follow our guide to cleaning up malware and viruses from your system.

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