Post a comment and tell me what software I am missing!
I just purchased a new laptop… and NO, it is not a Mac. It’s a Dell E6500.
I have always used a checklist to install new software but recently I have modified it since I’m using more web apps than ever before (namely mint.com and gmail as opposed to quicken and outlook, respectively).
I thought you might be interested in reviewing the software that I personally install and compare/contrast to your installed software.
Required Software – Even If I Wasn’t a Tech Guy
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and OneNote)
- Notepad++
- Mozilla Firefox
- Skype
- Picasa 3
- FileZilla (client)
- Adobe Reader
- Flash Player
- 7-Zip
- AVG
- Latest Windows Updates
Optional Software
- PuTTY
- TortoiseSVN
- KeePass
- QuickBooks
- Adobe Acrobat
- iTunes
- KeePass
- Hulu Desktop
- Google Chrome
- uTorrent
Required Firefox Add-ons
- Delicious Bookmarks
- Firebug
- Fullerscreen
- LastPass
- LogMeIn Remote Access Plugin
- StumbleUpon
I didn’t waste your time explaining the application or why I use it, but if you have any questions, comments, complaints or recommendations then just leave a comment.
Martin-o! Fabulous job on the suggested software! Now get to start on mine! Put this preaching to work (wink)!!!!
Thanks for the list, I just used it to help remember some of the things I needed to download on a new desktop.
Also, you introduced me to Hulu Desktop. Previously I’ve been using my browser to watch these shows on their websites, this is an awesome piece of software that will make enjoying these shows much easier. Kudos to you.
awsome list….i use dell too..
i joined you google friend connect exchange via blocatalog..
hope you will reciprocate..