Dropbox is a web site that allows you to backup key files to the cloud.
Blogger is a web site that allows you to create a news site for your company. Your blogger site can be added to your login page so each employee will see your most recent news.
Fences is a cool program that helps you organize your icons on your desktop.
Snagit is a screen capture program that really helps. You can take a picture of your desktop or part of your desktop/file/page and attach it to an email, or just save it.
Gimp is a free graphic editing package. Its also very helpful for diagnosing scanning issues.