[header] How to get free software [title] Go to the cnet downloads homepage. [step] This website offers free as well as demo (free trial) and retail software so you must filter your options to show only free programs. [title] Type the name of the software that you are looking for in the search box in the top-right corner. 
[step] As you type, a dropdown menu will appear with the following options. [substeps] All software windows software mac software ios android [title] Select the platform that you need the software to run on.