This is my list of software that I have installed on every PC that I use (in no order what-so-ever)
- Dashlane – My preferred password manager
- PatchMyPC – to help me bulk install many of the programmes on this list
- HWiNFO64 – to keep track of my temps and other geeky data
- Chrome AND Firefox – to test website compatibility across different browsers
- Microsoft Office – A PC is still a content creation device
- Steam – A PC is also a gaming device
- CPU-Z & GPU-Z – When you need to dig a little deeper into your CPU (RAM timings, Mobo BIOS version etc) and GPU (Driver version, RAM Clock, etc)
- Foxit PDF – Support the alternatives
- Netflix & Disney+ and PrimeVideo – I like to watch TV and Movies
- Tidal/ Spotify / Foobar- I can’t work or play without music!
- Plex & VLC – to watch my home videos
- WhoCrashed – To understand what caused my last BSOD
- Zoom/Teams – Work never ends
- Kaspersky -Always use protection
- Putty – SSH into some of my devices
- WizTree – To see what’s taking up space on my local disks
- VNC/RDP/Team Viewer – So I can connect to and control my other PCs/ devices
- HotspotShield – To anonymise my outbound traffic
- OpenVPN – To enable me to access my local network
- ShotCut – Editing videos