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Topic: bought my first computer in 4 years. What useful programs would you recommend? (Read 2280 times)

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VLC
KMPlayer
Utorrent
notepad ++
Java
unity 3d
Vc_Red
and chrome
legendary
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If you plan to develop, install Git and have a good version control from the start.

Also go to Linux, I prefer Debian or Debian-based clones(ex: Linux Mint Debian version)


Stay away from Ubuntu, for long it a crappy OS
hero member
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First Linux because programming on Windows is really disseminating and causes depression.
 Others will depend on what you would like to develop. Eclipse is nice, if there a version for your language, but it consumes too much memory.

Some random programs you might would like:


djvu viewer - far better than adobe pdf, also saves where you stopped your reading. No need for that if you go to linux.
VLC player
Tor browser.



legendary
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Terminated.
CPUID HWMonitor if you like monitoring your temperatures.
newbie
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I suggest you to install bluestack, a good android simulator where you can download and install all android progs and games to play in PC
legendary
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Haw You tried games? If your job doesn't require your use PC in home, then the other reason to buy a new computer are the games. Personally I think it's a waste of money if you buy a new pc every 3 or 4 years but don't play games on it.
DrG
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I always like DUMeter running - let's me know if something is eating up my bandwidth.

I use NOD by Eset for antivirus.
sr. member
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Their are two that i wants to recommend. I use them all the time.  Smiley

1. f.lux : It adjusts a computer display's color temperature according to its location and time of day, based on a user specified set of longitude and latitude geographical coordinates, a ZIP Code, or a city name.

2. puush : Use keyboard shortcuts or drag-drop gestures to quickly capture any portion of your screen. These screenshots are near-instantly puush'd, leaving behind a short URL in your clipboard, perfect for sharing. Paste these easily into your Twitter, IRC or IM clients. Share them with the world or make them private, for your eyes only.
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Becoming legend, but I took merit to the knee :(
Visual Studio, Netbeans, Ecilpse
legendary
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Reputation first.
Hi, Dad bought my first year when I was a child (only 3 years) and now all of that I know of computer is thanks to he !

So, install this program:

GoogleChrome
Teamviewer
Skype
Utorrent
Photoshop
Microsoft Visual Studio
Notepad +++


That's the minimum that you have to installed on your computer Smiley
sr. member
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here is my opinion what average user must have
Avast
utorrent
4Kdownloader
Lightshot
Skype
Chrome
TeamViwer
Adobe Acrobat
Daemon tools
BS player
Aimp
Office
Nero
PhotoShop
CorelVideoStudio
legendary
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Here is my list:

1. Ksapersky Anti Virus
2. Dropbox
3. Winrar
4. ImgBurn
5. Trillian
6. VLC Media Player
7. Google Chrome
8. Google Earth
9. Freemake Video Converter
10. Picasa
full member
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does anyone have any opinion about Swift?

don't know how to program and was thinking of trying to learn it
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I guess a new computer meaning Windows h8te? Essential program would be startisback
legendary
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Satoshi is rolling in his grave. #bitcoin
Just see what u need, and dont put anything u dont need and wont use.
There is nothing worse than overstucked comp, especialy when it is netbook, personaly a very bad choice by in my opinion.
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Ones I use:

GIMP (for image editing)
Eclipse (for JAVA programming)
Firefox

All free. Oh, and you might want to get double the amount of RAM at the very least.
legendary
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You will need antivir no matter what. I recommend Avast! great all-around protection against viruses and trojans.
Nice options here are also AntiVir Free version - lightweight and solid. Good ratings. Worth looking into.

Firewall is nice security option too: Comodo Firewall - long been considered one of the best free firewall tools available.

Peer Block - Control/block your PC's communication with ad or spyware servers. Secures P2P activities.
legendary
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Terminated.
This really depends on what you usually do with your computer? Installing anything that you won't use would be a mistake.
I actually separated a few systems for different groups of programs.
sr. member
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SpyBot, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.
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uTorrent
Chrome
Avira
 Wink

they are all great tool.enjoy
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