Stepping away from your PC? Don't let it stop working for you--or for a lofty purpose. These eight freebies do everything from backup to scientific research, all while you're not looking.

Installing new software on a personal computer can be a time-consuming and tedious process that's nowhere near as fast and effortless as downloading an app for a smartphone. Now there's a better ...

Who wants to spend money on a new PC in this recession? We've rounded up a fistful of free downloads for Windows that will make your aging computer feel young again.