The links to various free/opensource programs most useful and interesting of August:
ACDSee Free famous image viewer now available also for free
Easybrake it allows to convert video formats by an easy GUI
WiFiProtector for Windows XP/Vista/7, it scans all the wi-fi networks you use on regular basis for any security problems and helps to protect you online
Skip Metro Suite it allows to skip the new Modern UI of Windows 8 and go directly to desktop