Purpose: Catch-all for any technical and computer resources that are not related to any one area.
For items related to one are go to that resource section, as listed in the navigation bar.
Word processing
Calc software
Presentation software
Drawing software
Database data manipulator
Try her advice on computers in general: Upgrade Your Life, Yahoo! News' Becky Worley.
Free:
Evernote - Chances are, if you can see it or think of it, Evernote can help you remember it. Type a text note. Clip a web page. Snap a photo. Grab a screenshot. Evernote will keep it all safe.
LibreOffice - Compatible full suite with word, spreadsheets, etc.
Dropbox - Access your documents from anywhere on internet; transfer easily to others.
Kindle Reader - Read ebook without the reader, but on your computer