Free and Cheap

These are the list of free softwares that I use and some other cheap stuff that won’t break your bank. I don’t use pirated copies. In fact some, if not all of these even surpasses their paid counterparts. Take note that none of these softwares are nags or have limited capability.

Free eBooks or online books for web design.

Taking your Talent to the Web — A detailed and intelligent guide on how-to transform print to web by Jeffrey Zeldman. For print designers, art directors, homepage creators and professionals who want to move up their game.

Web Designer’s Success Guide

Designing for the Web Get it in print version.

Time Management For Creative People — This e-book is helps to maintain your creative focus on top of other commitments. There is plenty of practical time management tips for creative types of people.

Getting Real Get it in print version.

The Woork Handbook

A Practical Guide to Web Typography Get it in print version.

Just Ask: Integrating Accessibility Throughout Design Get it in print version.

Web Style Guide and instruction related to web development, interface design, information architecture and usability. Get the eBook or print version.

Free /open source softwares

Office suite : Open Office
Notepad : Notepad++
Archiving : 7-Zip
Image editor : Gimp
Image Viewer: Irfan View
PDF Viewer : Sumatra PDF
Anti Virus: Avast! Antivirus
All types Media Player: KMPlayer
HTML editors (for beginners): Kompozer

For DRM-free MP3 downloads and books @ Amazon

For Books, eBooks, DVDs, Toy’s @ Barnes & Noble

The perennial favorite. I have the hard copy as well. Yes, I bought the book. If you want to buy this type of books, head on to my bookstore. That is what keeps our mind growing.

Think and Grow Rich