Sorry to my international reader about this UK-centric headline but it is rather topical today! If you are unfortunate enough to be running Windows on your PC, there is still a way to save yourself hundreds of pounds/dollars/your-local-currency.
Yep, please welcome the December 10.12 release of the OpenDisc, a collection of Free Software for Windows.
To cheat HMRC of their blood-curdling 20% cut, simply download the OpenDisc ISO, burn it to a DVD and hey presto, no money spent, 20% saved!
Next week: how to save vast amounts of money on your operating system. Hint.