subject: Applications You Ought To Have In Your Personal Computer [print this page] Applications You Ought To Have In Your Personal Computer
Buying a computer is quite a good thing to do especially if you look at the number of uses that it has got. However, particularly if you have purchased a computer for the first time, which is fully yours, you might begin to wonder what kind of software you have to download. It's along with the regular software that doesn't miss on any computer such as spreadsheets, word processors and the likes, and these need to be relevant to you in the sense that you need to be one to need them.
For those who are use a number of messengers regularly, Trillian is software that you would definitely appreciate. On this software you are able to chat with friends on multiple messengers such as Yahoo, AOL, MSN and others. This would makes the use of such messengers quite easy, as you do not have to download all the messengers that you use, and hence would cut down on RAM that would be taken up on your computer.
If you have a computer that is operating on the Windows operating system, you would need to update the software by logging onto the WindowsUpdate.com site. Here, you would not necessarily download any software, but you would be ensuring that your computer would be up to date in terms of security.
You could also download Firefox. This is software for browsing the web, and it makes this experience to be quit e great. For example, it notifies you of a new e-mail without you having to open your mailbox that is if you want to. You are able to customize this browser to suit your needs such as to give you regular weather updates without logging onto any site.
Ad-Aware is quite necessary software that anyone who browses the web should have, as having it downloaded would be ensuring that you do not get inconvenienced by spyware which is all over the internet. Ad-Aware is regarded to be the best anti-spyware program available, and it has built this good reputation for some years now. After having it downloaded, ensure that you get regular updates for it.
Google Earth is quite an interesting program to have on your computer. It is not that necessary when it comes to protecting your computer or the likes, but it is real fun and educative. It brings the world right to you on your computer and gives you the feeling of actually being at certain famous places without taking a flight.
