I got a new laptop for Christmas. It has Windows Vista Home Basic. I LOVE IT. What are some fun, cool, must have applications and downloads for a laptop (besides for antivirus)
2007-12-25 11:43:53 · 6 answers · asked by wlperie 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
These are not necessarily fun, but they are "must haves" to keep you going safe and sound. All are free, or have free versions.
CCleaner: Cleans up junk
http://www.ccleaner.com
Mike Lin's startup control panel: Controls what starts up on your computer.
http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml
Spybot Search and Destroy: Destroys spyware.
http://www.safer-networking.org
Ad-Aware: Also destroys spyware (use both for best results)
http://www.lavasoft.com
2007-12-25 12:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consult with consumerreports.org or pcmag.com, both are good sources. I use these whenever I have any questions or need some advice on computers or related technology. Try going to epinions.com for tons of user reviews and go to froogle.com for best prices.
2007-12-25 11:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by henryswtzr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Office applications, VLC, msn and yahoo messengers
Rest would depend on what is ur usage.
try this
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best_46_free_utilities.htm
2007-12-25 11:48:08 · answer #3 · answered by Panther K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think of installing anti virus software first.
2007-12-25 11:48:18 · answer #4 · answered by muffer_3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limewire :P
utorrent
Movies
Porn*
2007-12-25 11:48:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
WoW
2007-12-25 11:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by AD 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋