Newest Freebies

• Pope John Paul II Screen Saver 
  This freeware screen saver pays tribute to the life of Pope John Paul II. The screen saver features numerous colorful images of the pontiff, displayed on a church stained glass window background. This program is for Windows; a version for the Mac is available here.
  
  
  
• ForumMate.com 
  A free, easy-to-use service that lets you set up your own remotely hosted customized message forum. The feature-rich forums are powered by phpBB (a popular open source bulletin board system). You can set up a forum here, either using a subdomain, or with your own domain.
  
  
  
• Redirect Plus 
  Here's a handy, easy-to-use free URL redirection service that gives your Web site a shorter URL that's easier for your visitors to remember. Redirect Plus is also advertisement free.
  
  
  
• TheFreeMusicDirectory.com 
  Here's a new directory that offers a nice collection of free, legal MP3 music files from up-and-coming independent musicians. Categories include children's music, Christian songs, dance, folk, instrumental and rock.
  
  
  
• Free-ForumHost.com 
  Here, you can set up your own feature-rich message board, for free. Free-ForumHost.com is powered by the versatile phpBB software and the service offers dozens of skins that let you give your board a custom look.
  
  
  
• Free tax filing 
  U.S. taxpayers who are eligible can get free online tax preparation and electronic filing via The Free File Alliance, a public-private partnership. Eligibility is determined by several factors, including your age, income, state of residence, etc.
  
  
  
• Herbalife Total Control sample 
  Follow the instructions to request a free sample of Herbalife Total Control, a weight-loss herbal supplement. Limit: one sample per household. Offer expires Sept. 30, 2005. (U.S. only).
  
  
  
• GCN 
  One of the best free chat programs we've seen yet, GCN combines many communications tools into one interface. Besides chat, you can use GCN for video conferencing, whiteboards, file transfers, desktop sharing and more. The program also has built-in 128-bit encryption. (For Windows).
  
  
  
• Christian MP Free 
  A new site that specializes in offering free, legal MP3 music files from independent Christian artists. Musicians featured here include Beth Champion Mason, Elisha's Request, Alison Kitchen, and more. The site also features a free newsletter that keeps you informed about new music posted to the site.
  
  
  
• Free diaper bag 
  Follow the instructions here to request a package of free baby-related goodies, including a diaper bag, a changing pad, coupons for Enfamil baby formula, and more. Limit: one per household. (U.S. and Canada only).
  
  
  
• My Free Bulletin Board 
  Here, you can sign up for a free, remotely hosted bulletin board for your site. The boards here are customizable and easy to set up and are powered by the popular phpBB and Invision Power Board software. There are no limits on your board's bandwidth, posts or members.
  
  
  
• ECNResearch.com 
  Sign up at ECNResearch.com, an online survey site, for a shot at winning a $500 shopping spree, as well as a chance to take additional surveys for incentives and cash. (U.S. only).
  
  
  
• NoFonts.com 
  A nicely designed site that offers over 2,500 free fonts for both the PC and Mac, along with full character maps and a customizable font preview option. Font categories include 3D, cartoon, decorative, dingbats, foreign, handwriting, pixel fonts, retro, seasonal and more.
  
  
  
• Health product samples 
  Complete the "online health awareness survey" and follow the instructions at this site and you may then request free health product samples and other special offers from MyHealthyInfo.com. Offer expires Sept. 30, 2005. (U.S. only).
  
  
  
• Toys gift card offer 
  Follow the instructions at this site to request a free gift card, which can be used for toy purchases, from i-DealRewards.com. You must be 18 or older to request this offer. (U.S. only).