Computer Utilities, Free
In addition to cleaning and optimizing your system, there are a number of free programs out there to make your computer ’useful.’ This list contains all the software I would normally put on a Windows computer just after installing the operating system and protection programs. Firefox First and foremost, Internet Explorer and I don’t get along and quite honestly, it doesn’t have the interface or add-on features that I feel are critical surfing today’s internet. Firefox has a slick interface, seemingly has less direct threat from malware, and if you couple it with the Adblock Plus add-on, I guarantee you will enjoy your internet surfing experience much more as it will be unhindered by unwanted advertisements*. Once Adblock Plus is installed subscribe to the EasyList filter subscription and update it. Adobe: So much of the web has been given serious dynamic graphical presence and interaction from adobe add-ons that there is a whole suite of programs you need installed to...