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| Thread ID: 111852 | 2010-08-14 06:18:00 | What software would I put in a Brand New Computer | Mikee (2556) | Press F1 |
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| 1127638 | 2010-08-14 06:18:00 | Hello PressF1, It's taken awhile but finaly I'm here... And its because of a new computer. Its interesting reading trying to make sense of all the opinions today on whats the best setup for a good system... but that is the problem I am now faced. I have got myself a core quad and graphics card with 8GB of ram. More important I have an unopened 500GB hard drive and the question, where do I start? I'd be very keen to hear some wise input with maybe a few reasons why, Thanks in advanced |
Mikee (2556) | ||
| 1127639 | 2010-08-14 06:57:00 | For software, I assume you are familiar that security protection is important. So antivirus/spyware/firewall/ad blockers/cleaners/system updates, etc are generally essential, as many on this forum will agree. So maybe start with ccleaner, spybot (search and destroy), and Avast 5. I use different firewalls for trial testing, so can't really recommend one as yet. Currently using a simple one called Private Firewall 7. Their are others/alternatives security software/tools which others here will know more about and will suggest. 8 G's of ram? Man... Is that for intense gaming? |
kahawai chaser (3545) | ||
| 1127640 | 2010-08-14 07:07:00 | I don't really install much now .. Win updates, Win firewall, a antivirus, that's about it. Then software that you need. I only get the stuff when I need them. There are some good stuff here. www.pressf1.co.nz |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1127641 | 2010-08-14 07:18:00 | Yup I havent installed a lot Just ccleaner, Mirc for irc, Auslogics Defrag, since it can defrag more than one hdd at the same time, CDburnerXP for burning, PowerISO for editing ISO's (after I create ISO's to test in XP Mode). MSE for the virus scanner. Skype for rellies, Teamviewer so I can check other PC's out, when people have probs. Office, FF for the browser. Winzip I may install Paintshop pro x3, WinDVD, and Videostudio Pro x3 later Thats about it |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1127642 | 2010-08-14 07:21:00 | I'd start with an operating system, an Office suite, Photo manipulation, a Browser and Email, a firewall. | Snorkbox (15764) | ||
| 1127643 | 2010-08-14 07:27:00 | Well I got Ad Blocker, it's nice, they haven't really bothered me in the past thou :) I tend to use Win7's free DVD player, CD/DVD burninng software, I just need the basics. WIndows Media might even convert to Mp3, I think it does copy Mp3 to traditional CD tracks thou, at least WinXP did. Yeah some chatting software, MS Office of course :D Mobile phone software, GPS, bits and pieces like that. My photography. But gone are the days when we had noise reduction software, heck, these days I don't even have a recovery software. Pano's pretty good in Photoshop already, HDR not bad thou I prefer something else. Don't really use lens improvement software ..... I use Adobe Lightroom, much of the time cannot be bothered. |
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