ComicRack, eComic library

Even in Italian, is now one of the best if not the best program to view comics.
Can not only read comics in various formats (7z format is also supported, for example), but also to give an assessment (with the stars) to comics on your computer and take a kind of archive of comics that are our possession (this reminds programs to organize the mp3).
In practice ComicRack is not just a viewer, but something more.
The pages of comics can also be exported in JPEG, BMP or other formats.
NOTE: My opinion reflects the fact that ComicRack has more features that performs well and is in Italian. If I were to restrict only to the simplicity and lightness of reading a comic, and choose CDisplay CDisplayEx.

ComicRack

CDisplay, Efficient for reading comics

Although not updated since long time, and although the author seems to have abandoned the project continues to remain one of the most common (if not the most common), to read comics in CBR or CBZ version on your computer.
The first time you start it can be confused, because CDisplay covers the whole screen, but as you try to click the right mouse button and upload a few online comics, you see immediately its capabilities: it is fast to load and resize pages, and you can also read the comic itself from one page to another with a double click.
Looking for a lightweight and efficient program for reading comics, CDisplay still very valid today.

CDisplay

PhotoPlus SE, comprehensible photo editing

PhotoPlus 6 (not to be confused with the latest versions of PhotoPlus type 8, which are paid), is a graphics design program and fotoricco free for personal (not allowed to use it for non-personal purposes, for example company).
And free after registration by email (no charge)
The graphical interface and functionality reminiscent of early versions of PaintShop, they are good but not exceptional, not at the current graphics programs.
On the other hand, however, like the early versions of PaintShop, it is very easy to use, precisely because it is too rich and varied menus of options. As always in these cases, this can be seen as an advantage or a disadvantage depending on the user experience.
Overall a good graphics design program, although I prefer other sector programs such as Paint.net and Artweaver that, besides having more features (brushes, filters, etc..) Are also used for commercial purposes (and not requiring any registration, even free).

PhotoPlus SE

TuxPaint, Children's drawing and photo

It an open source graphics/design created especially for children (3 to 12 years), very colorful, friendly and easy to use. The program is very nice (and suitable for a child), and we can hear nice sound effects at the various operations (when we draw is that when we select different instruments). Many brushes with different shapes are ready (including penguins and various forms of cartoons, which may be added to drawings).
Also there are several effects that can be applied to any design or just a part of it, such as relief, lighten/darken, draw rays of light, waves, change colors, etc..
Overall, a program dedicated to children, immediate and richest, but also able to take their familiarity with commands and programs that will use filters in the future (many commands and filters are very similar, whether you use programs for children and professional programs) .

TuxPaint

Artweaver, record and replay

It's another program of the highest quality, kind of Paint.net, which can be used free of charge for purposes cmmerciali. Fast, lightweight, intuitive, so that you can use instantly without reading a line of instructions, with an excellent graphical interface, but also powerful. It almost on the level of Paint.net or most (for those seeking a light program and could also be immediate superior).
Unfortunately, there are categories where you can find free programs of excellent quality is very difficult and others-like this-in which applications are worth a lot.

Artweaver