I recently migrated to a new work laptop which I have to format and do a fresh install of Windows 10. This means I will have to start from scratch and reinstall all essential applications before I can get productive with it. If you’re in a similar situation, here’s a list of suggested software that you might need.
Note: The list is based on a non-gaming work laptop or PC running Windows 10.
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Windows 10 comes with its own browser called Edge. It’s a good browser but not everyone is a fan. So if you want a different one you will need to fire it up and download any of the following:
* Google Chrome
* Firefox
* Opera
CCleaner – I’ve been using this utility for years now and I can say that this one of the best and easy to use tools to keep your PC “clean”. It lets you remove junk files like browser history, temporary files, Recycle Bin contents, to name a few. It also has a registry cleaner, program uninstaller, and startup manager.
Driver Booster 3 – Laptops and PCs can sometimes have issues with missing drivers and searching and downloading the right ones can be a pain in the neck. Other software only offers free scanning but you will have to pay if you want to download. Driver Booster 3 trumps them as it allows free download and immediate installation. There are perks for paying for the PRO version like the automatic update and one-click download. But to be safe, make sure to download drivers straight from your manufacturer’s website.
Windows 10 already comes with its own anti-virus program called Windows Defender. However, you can’t always rely on one program to protect you from all the viruses and malware lurking on the internet. In my case, I use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Home in addition to Windows Defender. Aside from malware protection, it also has malicious website protection in case you wander in questionable sites.
Of course, you can use your preferred AV solution like McAfee, Norton, Avast!, or Avira. Just make sure that you have one installed and frequently updated.
Encountering a compressed file is inevitable. The good news is Windows already has one built-in, but if you don’t want the interface you can always install the most popular ones:
If you plan to use your laptop or PC as your multimedia hub your videos, you might as well load it with a good player aside from the one built-in on Windows 10. We suggest VLC or GOM for that.
Copying to and fro your device seems like a mundane task but there’s a software for that as well called TeraCopy that comes with a few extra features.
It claims fast copying speeds, has pause and resume, error recovery, and shell integration which replaces the Explorer’s own copy and move functions.
Software dedicated to downloading are essential as well especially if you frequent torrent sites. FlashGet is one of those worth mentioning. Aside from supporting torrents, it can also accommodate ordinary downloads with pause and resume function which is handy if you have an unstable internet connection.
What’s the use of a productivity-centric laptop if you don’t have software dedicated for word processing, spreadsheets, and slide presentations. MS Office is the most popular but if you want something free you can go for LibreOffice or OpenOffice.
And there you have it, the essential software you need to install in your brand new or freshly reformatted PC. If you have other suggestions for your fellow readers, feel free to write it in the comments below.
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Easy E says:
No one wants to use the Windows Media Player hahaha..
Wah says:
flashget? seriously? isn’tt that dated and adware filled?
roiji says:
don’t bother with WinZip and WinRAR, bloated crap.. 7-zip can do both and much more…
Igniculus says:
Poweriso hihi
Igniculus says:
i cannot extract RAR files that are segmented using 7-zip
misterbean says:
http://portableapps.com/
Reasonable says:
Download more RAM… kappa
c says:
(Ubuntu) Linux
Nhoel says:
here’s my list for a newly installed PC: VLC, antivirus, adobe reader, 7zip. better if you can download offline installers.
Igniculus says:
i use PDF X-change, viewer plus editor.
Archie says:
Adobe reader is clunky obsolete and will give you headache as background running appp. Nitro pdf reader very fast at hindi palaging nanghihingi ng update.
Simon Lana O Soccato says:
This article is so 90s. Haven’t you guys ever heard of http://www.ninite.com?
google.com says:
Nice post bro, this should be pinned above!
Phil says:
Would highly recommend WPS Office for Windows instead of Libre/Open Office as an MS Office alternative. It has an updated interface and opens files in tabs, much like your web browser. Also, no mention of K-Lite Codec Packs in your media player list?
Gian says:
Agree!
Archie says:
Ccleaner pantagal ng porn history lolz
Archie says:
Just because you use incognito it doesn’t mean na wala nang maiiwang traces of porn sa hard drive mo. Search the net and you’ll be surprised kung gano kadaming panghukay ng deleted pictures and browsing histories sa storage mo.
Nhoel says:
may iniinstall po ba dun? why dont you just use incognito?
alwyn says:
2 antivirus nakalagay? grabe bagal siguro nyan
alwyn says:
parehas may scanner, babagal pa din disk access mo
Rence says:
Panda Free AV and Malwarebytes is a good combi :) hindi din mabagal, depende dn sa specs mo
Mang Tomas says:
Anti-malware yung isa, inutil.