Recommended Free Software Download Source

FileHippo.com

FileHippo.com aim is to provide you with the simplest method of downloading the newest versions of the best software - without the usual excessive popups or spyware and without the low quality software.

Features

• Only the best software, we focus on quality not quantity.
• Very fast servers with 100Mb connections, to make your downloads as fast as possible.
• We keep the old versions of programs, so if you update and don't like the new version, you can always return to the old one.
• All software is 100% spyware and virus free.
• Filtering feature to allow you to only show Freeware and/or Non-beta software.
• Full support for resuming downloads and download managers.
• Change log and technical details for downloads.
• RSS feeds for all updates, categories and for individual programs.
• New European and US download servers.
• Update Checker to scan your machine for old software.

Google Chrome Add-ins & Themes

I'm addicted to Chrome... after you taste the speed you just can't go back to IE/FF...
Don't have it yet on your PC? get it here.

Some cool additions to the minimalistic browser from Google:

1. Chrome Add-ins
Get some over here and here...
2. Chrome Themes
From this link you can apply some refreshing themes to the browser. just click the Apply button and the theme will download and run immediately. Don't like the theme? you can always go back to the classic theme.