{"id":1754,"date":"2026-02-01T08:17:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T08:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestyfinds.net\/technology\/?p=1754"},"modified":"2026-02-01T08:17:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T08:17:16","slug":"free-programs-are-not-always-what-they-seem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zestyfinds.net\/technology\/?p=1754","title":{"rendered":"FREE Programs Are NOT Always What They Seem"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zyyg1prOxaY\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Just because a program is &#8220;free&#8221; doesn&#8217;t always mean what you think it means &#8211; today, we discuss all the variations of &#8220;free software&#8221; and what that means for you and your needs.<\/p>\n<p>My shirt: https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NUBkKU<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcbb FREE computer recommendations: https:\/\/forms.gle\/6hsvxDGpUFifH4WF8<\/p>\n<p>\u2764\ufe0f Support the channel using our affiliate links! \u2764\ufe0f<br \/>\nMy TOP 10 Favorite Windows programs of all time &#8211; https:\/\/youtu.be\/-dEB7kIU0TM<\/p>\n<p>MalwareBytes: https:\/\/prf.hn\/l\/q3BJaLB<\/p>\n<p>Every Windows user should do this right now! &#8211; https:\/\/youtu.be\/OWPjOgAjr4o<\/p>\n<p>DriverMax: https:\/\/secure.2checkout.com\/affiliate.php?ACCOUNT=INNOVAAL&amp;AFFILIATE=133236&amp;PATH=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drivermax.com%3FAFFILIATE%3D133236<\/p>\n<p>2-week FREE trial: stop Data Brokers from selling YOUR personal data &#8211; https:\/\/aura.com\/askyourcomputerguy<\/p>\n<p>How I&#8217;ve built my channel: https:\/\/vidiq.com\/AskYourComputerGuy<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcbb For remote support requests:<br \/>\nHours of Operation: Every Day 8 AM \u2013 9 PM MST<br \/>\n(877) 294-0719<\/p>\n<p>\u2753 If you need personalized help, here&#8217;s how you can find me:  Please remember that I am just ONE person.  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