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Software recommendation
It's a mobile world, but we have not fully abandoned the desktop. The real work (and a lot of the play) of computing requires a full personal computing system, and to get the most out of that, you need software.
Software can be expensive, but free programs have been a mainstay of the desktop experience for decades, and today's offerings are pretty powerful. Software developers can adopt an ad-based model, donation-ware to keep things afloat, or a shareware/freemium model that charges for extra features.
Something to always watch for: crapware installers. To make ends meet, many creators of otherwise great free software, or the services that offer the programs for download, bundle in things you don't want. Worse, the installation routine obfuscates the steps, so you provide the unwanted program tacit permission to be installed. For more about how to spot and avoid this problem, see How to Rid a New PC of Crapware, and check out the Uninstaller section below.
A pro tip: only download desktop software from the maker of the software directly. It's not foolproof—after all, developers want to eat, too—but it helps. That's why one of the criteria for inclusion here is that the program is available directly from its maker.
Windows 10 Professional
Microsoft
Get all the features of Windows 10 Home operating system plus Remote Desktop, Windows Information Protection*, BitLocker** and a suite of tools designed for business use. Licensed for one PC or Mac. *Windows Information Protection requires either Mobile Device Management or System Center Configuration Manager to manage settings. These products are sold separately. Active Directory makes management easier but is not required. ** Requires TPM 1.2 or greater for TPM based key protection.
Office 2019 Professional
Office Professional Plus 2019 provides the essentials to get it all down. Ideal for small businesses and families who need the most popular Microsoft Office apps including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and importantly Outlook.
All apps are frequently updated so you will always be up to date with the latest features.
This Package is for Windows 10 only. Please ensure you check your compatibility.
WinRAR
WinRAR - the data compression, encryption and archiving tool for Windows that opens RAR and ZIP files. Compatible with many other file formats.
PowerDVD® - 2021
Best home cinema experience. Enjoy 4K and 8K video playback with TruTheater technology. Play 4K UHD Blu-ray & media with any formats. Cinema quality movie on your TV & PC. Windows 10 Compatible. Award-Winning. Complete Format Support. PCMag Editors Choice.
Adobe Acrobat DC
Create, convert, edit & sign PDFs from any device. Subscribe Today! Sign Documents Online. Convert Your Files. Share Your Files. Edit Your Files. Types: Convert, Edit, Share, Sign.
Acronis True Image 2021
Backup & Antivirus for Windows & Mac - Acronis Cyber Protect Home (Acronis True Image). Protect Your Digital World From All Threats. #1 Cyber Protection Solution - Buy Now! Complete Cyber Protection. Antivirus, Anti-Malware. Over 5.5M Users
Auslogics BoostSpeed
Auslogics BoostSpeed is a software application presented as a bundle of software utilities intended to speed up, optimize and clean the user's computer, fix registry errors, improve Internet performance, remove unneeded files and entries, and defragment the disks and the registry.
Auslogics Anti-Malware
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Checks system memory for malicious programs that could be running
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Detects cookies that track your activity and collect your personal data
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Checks system and temporary folders for security issues
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Analyzes auto-start items and suspicious entries in the registry
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Checks the safety of programs set to auto-start in Task Scheduler
Auslogics Disk Defrag Ultimate
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Auslogics Disk Defrag Ultimate is a powerful defrag tool for Microsoft Windows that will help you defrag your PC and keep the system running optimally.