Computer Software
What are some essential computer software that every person should have?
I'm about to build a pc for my brother (who lives in another state) and would like to know what software I should install to keep his computer running in top shape, or even programs that are useful, such as paint/pic viewing/burning software, freeware preffered
So far I have:
1. Grisoft AVG Free Edition - (antivirus)
2. Lavasoft Ad-Aware SE Personal - (spyware remover)
3. Spybot Search and Destroy - (spyware remover)
4. Videolan - (plays most video formats)
5. Winrar/Winzip
6. CDburner XPpro 3 - (iso, music, file burning software)
Any additional software suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.
office suite: open office http://openoffice.org
paint/graphic editor: gimp http://www.gimp.org/
web suite( browser, email, composer, news group): sea monkey http://www.mozilla.org/projects/seamonkey/
text editor: notepad++: http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/uk/about.php
pdf reader: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php
file manager, explorer replacement: http://www.freecommander.com/index_en.htm
music& video player: winamp http://www.winamp.com/player/
window clean up: ccleaner http://www.ccleaner.com/
sticky notes for desktop: turbo note http://www.turbonote.com/ v3.4 is freeware
real time spyware protection: http://www.prevx.com/ v2.1 is freeware
instant message - for multiple ip- aim, yahoo, msn...: trillion im http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/downloads/ 'basic' is freeware
 |
 |
AMERICAN DJ MY DMX dmx software & hardware computer club light controller |  |
 |
US $299.99 | 26d 2h 5m |
 |
Chauvet Show Xpress 512 DMX Software Computer Software Lighting Controller - New | |
|
US $449.99 | 1d 9h 21m |
 |
Blizzard Eclipse DMX Computer Lighting Software | |
|
US $399.99 | 29d 23h 41m |
 |
New! 172 RGB LED matrix light curtain computer control software..band stage | |
|
US $899.00 | 19d 21h 4m |
 |
MY DMX dj dmx-512 software & hardware computer club dance light controller | |
|
US $299.99 | 20d 3m |
 |
Chauvet Xpress 100 Computer Based DMX Software 100 CH | |
|
US $299.99 | 19d 5h 2m |
 |
American DJ MYDMX PC Computer Lighting USB Interface 3D Control Software | |
|
US $299.99 | 28d 1h 17m |
| Powered by phpBay Pro |
|
No items matching your keywords were found.
 |
Demy Kitchen Safe Touchscreen Recipe Reader
List Price:  |
DescriptionDigital Recipe Reader |
 |
Super Elf Bowling Collection
List Price: |
DescriptionPlatform: WINDOWS 98/ME/2000/XP Publisher: MUMBO JUMBO Packaging: RETAIL BOX Rating: TEEN It's the biggest and baddest bowl-o-rama yet. Santa's elves have gone on strike so polish up your shiny Christmas ball and help Santa show those greedy little union elves what the true meaning of "Strike" is... |
 |
Crosley Pictograph Standalone Film Scanner (CR5503A-BK)
List Price: |
DescriptionAccessing your warm memories of holiday gatherings andfamily vacations from years ago can be a daunting task.Forgo expensive services and instead get nostalgic as you digitizeyour favorite forgotten images with Crosley's easy-to-use, standalone filmscanner... |
 |
Animusic - A Computer Animation Video Album (Special Edition)
List Price: |
DescriptionWatching Animusic is like being mesmerized by the world's most elaborate Rube Goldberg devices: You're so astonished by their ingenuity that you can't look away. This "computer animation video album" is the brainchild of Wayne Lytle, a progressive-rock keyboardist and 1988 graduate of Cornell University's Program of Computer Graphics... |
 |
Spanish for Kids: Learn Spanish Beginner Level 1
List Price: |
DescriptionLearning Spanish opens doors to new life opportunities: greater career possibilities enhanced academic performance and better understanding of other cultures. Spanish for Kids Vol. 1 introduces Spanish in a way kids will truly enjoy... |
 |
Wipeout Pure
List Price: |
DescriptionWipeout Pure, the latest edition to the popular racing series for the PSP handheld entertainment system, provides an intense, combat racing experience as players choose from five different speed classes and race relentlessly around 16 futuristic, racing tracks... |
 |
The Muppets (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Copy + Soundtrack Download Card)
List Price: |
DescriptionMovies attempting to retrieve cherished nuggets of pop culture often stumble, either by appealing solely to the die-hard minutia enthusiasts or clunking up the batter with unnecessary additions to the base material... |
![Comm1 Radio Simulator IFR [CD ROM]](http://www.stagelightingandeffects.info/media/images/i/21itN%2B4Fc2L._SL75_.jpg) |
Comm1 Radio Simulator IFR [CD ROM]
List Price: |
DescriptionHear "live" air traffic controllers working your aircraft and other traffic in real-time settings through all types of airspace. Over 9 hours of comprehensive radio training. Realistic, rapid-fire ATC exchanges, Complex IFR scenarios, 76 detailed briefings,55 interactive communication exercises... |
 |
Wireless IP Pan/Tilt/ Night Vision Internet Surveillance Camera Built-in Microphone With Phone remote monitoring support(Black)
|
DescriptionSpecs: |
 |
Network Cable Tester
List Price: |
DescriptionNot sure what's wrong with your network? Before you buy an expensive replacement router or cable modem, test your cables! If the wires are broken (and you know how those cables get snaked around the house) the tester will detect it... |
 |
P3 International P7816 Attack Wave Ultrasonic Pestrepeller
List Price: |
Description- P3 International Attack Wave pest repeller- Gets rid of rodents without poison or traps- Produces strong sound pressure in the air attacking the auditory and nervous systems of rodents causing them to abandon their food sources and shelters- Inaudible to humans- Effective up to 4 000-5000 sq... |
 |
American Sign Language for Kids: Learn ASL Beginner Level 1, Vol. 1
List Price: |
DescriptionAMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE FOR KIDS:B V 1 - DVD Movie |
 |
Bugs Bunny Lost In Time
List Price: |
DescriptionThe world famous chocolate from Hershey's ~ Kiss Milk Chocolate. |
 |
PaPa Pack Daddy Gift Combo!
List Price: |
DescriptionThe PaPa Pack offered by Dr.MOZ and Duds4Dads combines two of the most popular gifts for dads in one great package! The dad on your gift list will love the Extreme Conditions Baby Bandolier's easy-access pockets for bottles, diapers, toys and other supplies... |
 |
LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer (Green)
List Price: |
DescriptionHelp your child create and learn with the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer. The learning tablet gives you access to more than 100 educational books, games, videos, and apps. Subjects like mathematics, reading, and science are covered in a fun and interactive way... |
 |
LeapFrog My Own Leaptop
List Price: |
DescriptionToddlers will enjoy six modes of pretend computer play with LeapFrog's My Own Leaptop. This durable and user-friendly play laptop introduces children aged 2 years and up to animals, shapes, letters, music, and more... |
 |
LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 (8547)
|
DescriptionTake LEGO to the next level with MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0. Combining the versatility of the LEGO building system with a microcomputer brick and intuitive programming software, this building kit enables you to construct robots that see, speak, feel, and move... |
 |
Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles
List Price: |
DescriptionDisplay: Backlit LCD, 2-line, 8 characters Operating Temperature: 0 to 50 C (32 to 122 F) Storage Temperature: -20 to 70 C (-4 to 158 F) Power: 10.0 to 15.5 Volts provided via vehicle battery Dimensions: Length Width Height 113 mm ( 4... |
 |
Soliport ELM 327 Bluetooth OBDII OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner
List Price: |
Description* Works with all OBD-II compliant vehicles |
 |
Equus 3721 Battery and Charging System Monitor
List Price: |
Description- Easily plugs into vehicle's cigarette lighter or power receptacle to monitor battery and charging system voltage- Designed for 12-volt negative ground systems- LCD displays measured voltage with a bar graph to indicate battery charge level- Color-coded LEDs quickly identify battery's charge status- Head pivots for easy viewing, angle adjustment |
Computer Software Tips : How to Get Your Computer to Run Faster
Computer Software & Proactive Preventative Maintenance
As time goes by, the computer that you use gets older. It may not function as fast as it used too back in the day. It becomes slower. There could be a couple of reasons for this. The software may require more system resources than your computer has. Possibly, a virus, or some malware has been picked up somewhere along the line. The registry may need some love and attention.
Like everything in the world, your computer may need some maintenance on the software side of things. This may mean, but not limited to cleaning up the hard drive of files and programs that are not really needed or used anymore. You could also get the windows operating system do some maintenance to the hard drive in the form of a disk defrag. Additionally, third party registry cleaning software can be used if that is what you want to do. If the machine had been used on the internet, there may be some spyware, malware, and other un-invited guest running on your system.
To clarify, we want to make sure that your operating system is performing at its optimal potential. Sometimes it may require that we reinstall the operating system software just to clean up operating system files that may have changed, or have gone missing during the usage of the computer. My personal favorite is to periodically re-format the hard drive and start over with a new installation of the operating system. Re-installing the operating system from scratch is a catch all in terms of dealing with unhealthy software issues. I find that re-formatting the hard drive, and re-installing the operating system is most cost effective in terms of a computer software fix because this eliminates having to deal with too much third party software solutions.
The windows registry is a major database for your windows operating system that deals with activities involving what you do with your current installation. If you install, remove, software, it is captured in the registry. When you open a program, how a program is opened, what files can be opened by specific software go into the registry. Quite a bit of information changes over the life of a computer and it is not uncommon for the windows registry to get messy. Regardless, over time the windows registry may get dirty and need cleaning. You could use third party software such as Registry Repair, Registry Cleaner, Reg Mechanic, and Reg Cure etc. I find it more cost effective to just take the data on the hard drive that I need, save it elsewhere, and then reformat it and install windows from scratch. With that you get a clean registry to start with.
In dealing with unfriendly, uninvited software such as adware, spyware, malware, viruses and spam, I like to use a combination of software that is available in FREE versions to help make these types of computer repairs. It is not necessary to have to put out a lot of money in terms of protecting your data and eliminating unfriendly software. On the internet you can find Microsoft Defender Anti-Spyware from microsoft.com. And you can also find Avast Anti-virus. Both of those are available for FREE. I personally use Lavasoft’s suite of adware/spyware solutions. You will also find there are tons of product available on the market. Some may work better than others, some may not even work at all. The focus of this type of repair, is scanning the system, and cleaning, deleting and or having rouge files quarantined.
In order to keep your system running correctly, you must control the software that gets installed into the machine. Start with a fresh and clean install of the operating system. If you are not at liberty to provide a fresh and clean installation of the operating system, clean the registry, and defrag the hard drive is the next best bet. You should protect your information by having an antivirus, anti-adware/spyware/ malware software installed. It is also recommended that you perform various system scans and checks to look out for threats on your system. In terms of computer repair, proactive, periodic, preventative maintenance can help you avoid costly repairs of a reactive nature.
About the Author
Paul Wilson Jr has been fixing computers since 1994. For more of my computer repair techniques, articles, reports, and sweet deals on computer parts, visit DIY-Computer-Repairs.
Computer Repair - Is it Hardware, Software Or Both?
depends where she lives and her skills also negotiation skills.