Here are some sites & services I've found useful in enhancing my internet experience. These products are completely free and are very trustworthy.

• Firefox: a safe internet browsing alternative to Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Firefox is a very well respected and standards-compliant web browser. Most current websites are built with Firefox in mind. You can download firefox here.
• Gmail: Google's answer to free online web email. This services includes many unique features such as 6 Gigabytes of storage, POP3/IMAP access, and a beautiful and intuitive interface. You can sign up for Gmail here