Gator.com Gator is a free online tool that helps eliminate frustrating web chores like filling out forms and remembering passwords. Gator stores all your personal data in an encrypted file on your hard drive. When you hit a web page that has a form or requires a login ID, account number or password, Gator surfaces and provides the exact information needed with no typing! Gator is your smart online companion. Downloading takes under 3 minutes on 56K modem.

WordWalla.com WordWalla gives you the ability to communicate in your language. Now you can experience the real freedom of the Internet! Use their virtual, onscreen keyboards and type your message in the language of your choice. It's easy, and it's free!

Zixmail.com Afraid that other people might be reading your e-mail? ZixMail is a secure document delivery, private email and message tracking service that enables Internet users worldwide to easily send and receive encrypted and digitally signed communications using their existing email systems and addresses.

Blue Mountain Virtual Greeting Cards Blue Mountain offers a large variety of electronic greeting cards for events such as birthdays, Valentines Day, Christmas, etc... This is a nice way to recognize someone without shelling out $3 for a real card.

CallWave.com Download this free internet call waiting service and avoid having to go to the expense of another phone line. This program lets you know if anyone called while you were online.

Hotmail.com This is a free e-mail service. Set up your free e-mail and save money on those pricey long-distance calls! This is one of the better services, along with Yahoo's free service.

ICQ Not only does this messaging system have a clever name (get it- ICQ=I seek you) but it allows for instant messages to your friends and real-time chatting capability. Also lets you explore the net with your friends and create your own homepage.

Internet Explorer Download this popular web browser from Microsoft for free.

Netscape Communicator One of the two most popular web browers (along with Internet Explorer) available as a free download here.

RealPlayer.com Download this free sound/video application and listen to your favorite music or watch video clips over the net!

Screen Saver Central Visit this site to choose from an assortment of free screen savers. Come on, are you not tired of looking at that same old boring screen saver you have right now?

Virtual Beer.com This is similar to virtual flowers, but more of something you can send to your college buddies. Send your friend their favorite beer (virtual, of course). Heck, they can have this beer and still drive!

Virtual Flowers.com Want to kiss up to your loved one but too cheap to buy real flowers? Here's your solution! Send virtual flowers, with a dazzling array of bouquets to choose from. Also allows you to include up to a 150 word message. This could get you out of the doghouse!

Yahoo!mail.com A free e-mail service that allows for screening of junk mail, multiple boxes, and other features.