Getting a new computer feels good, especially when you have been dreaming of getting one of your own. However, you must have some application and software on it to enable you to enjoy the use of the PC freely.
In this article, we will talk about 10 Must-Have Windows Apps and Software for Any New PC.
Thing You Should Know?
- The Apps and Software recommendations are based on individual interest, so is best to know your need and what you will use the PC for.
- These apps and software can be used as a secondary option if you already have your primary apps and software.
- These apps can be used on either MacOS or Windows.
Before we begin, feel free to read How to Learn Computer Basics at Home
Must-have Applications and Software for New PC
Here is a list of 10 Must-Have Apps and Software for Any New PC
1. Video and Music Player
Most users of PCs especially students love to use their PCs to watch Movies and play Music. In doing so, it is best to choose a powerful Video and Music player.
Since we have different types of Video formats such as; MP4 (MPEG-4), AVI (Audio Video Interleave), MKV (Matroska Video), MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group), etc. It is best to choose the best Video player because some of the video players don’t support all. I would personally recommend VLC player for users because it supports all of these formats.
Also, when it comes to a Music player, windows have its music player such as Windows Media Player. But in a case where you are using a different operating system, You can also use the VLC player to play music.
Here is a list of Video and music player
| Video Player | Music Player |
|---|---|
| PotPlayer | iTunes |
| KMPlayer | Foobar2000 |
| Media Player Classic – Home Cinema (MPC-HC) | Winamp |
| GOM Player | MusicBee |
| DivX Player | AIMP |
| BS.Player | Clementine |
| SMPlayer | MediaMonkey |
| Plex | Groove Music |
2. Anti Virus Software
There is a saying that, prevention is better than cure. So after getting your music and video player, it is best to protect your PC from viruses, malware and Online threats before you start to lose your important information.
The most powerful antivirus software I would recommend for you is, Avast Antivirus Because it comes with a free version and paid visions. So in a case where you can afford the premium version, go for it.
Alternatively, you can choose SmadAV Antivirus software. It gives many features to individuals.
Here are some examples of Antivirus Software
- Norton Antivirus
- McAfee Antivirus
- Bitdefender Antivirus
- Kaspersky Antivirus
- AVG Antivirus
- Avira Antivirus
- Trend Micro Antivirus
- Sophos Antivirus
- ESET NOD32 Antivirus
3. Microsoft Office Suit (Microsoft 365)
This is mostly recommended for students, workers(both Online or Office), and Teachers. MS Office provides users with tools for writing, editing, and designing their projects, documents and work.
MS Office tools include Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc. MS Word can be used for typing documents, in a case where a student has been given an assignment, the Word document can be used to type it and format it nicely.
Also, PowerPoint can be used as a presentation of work, projects, etc. MS Excel is mostly used in the field of business fields, workplaces and schools.
Feel free to read our comprehensive article on How to use Microsoft Office for free.
4. Web Browsers
Web browsers allow people to access information from the internet from websites. So it is important to get these applications on your PC if you will use it to access the internet most times
For Windows users, you don’t need to worry much because Windows comes with its web browser (that is) Bing. In the case of other operating systems such as MacOS, you need to download web browsers aside from the default ones.
Because of individual differences, it is best to choose the web browser which will encourage your user experience. Some examples of web browsers include Bing, Google Chrome, Yahoo, Yandex, etc. But I will recommend Chrome because it always puts the user experience first, to make the internet a better place.
5. Social Media Applications
In this 21st century, people love to communicate and interact with friends, families and loved ones over their phones and PCs, which is a great life.
It is important to know that, you can use all the social media applications such as Telegram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Twitter, etc. on your PC aside from your phone.
You can read and learn How To Use Telegram On PC.
For you to get any of these Apps on your PC, you can search for the app name in your Apple Store, Google Play Store or Microsoft Store then download it. Also if you wish to use the web browser as a source to download the app, it is possible.
6. Cloud Storage
When we talk about cloud storage, we mean online virtual storage for saving/storing things online. In a case where your Hard disk drive is of low space, you can send some of your important files to Cloud Storage instead of deleting them.
Some of the Cloud Storage includes;
- Google Drive
- Dropbox
- Microsoft OneDrive
- iCloud (Apple)
- Amazon Drive
- Box
- pCloud
- Sync.com
- Mega
- Nextcloud.
You just need to download any of the cloud storage on your device then you send your important files there. Most of them come with free storage, which if you want to extend the storage capacity, you need to buy an additional one by paying a fee,
For instance, Google Drive is acquired automatically immediately after you sign up for a Gmail account, and the initial storage is 15GB.
7. Video Editing Software
This is mostly recommended to people who love editing or work as a video editor. Getting the best video editing software helps your PC to be the best place for you.
For businesses and individuals, video editing software is essential for building a strong brand presence online. In a case where you love Social media much, you can create branded videos that reflect your identity and values, helping to attract and retain followers and customers.
I will recommend the Adobe Premier Pro version for you because it gives you advanced tools to make your work the best.
Some examples of Video editing software for PCs include;
- Final Cut Pro X (for macOS)
- DaVinci Resolve
- Sony Vegas Pro
- CyberLink PowerDirector
- HitFilm Express
- Pinnacle Studio
- Filmora (Wondershare Filmora)
- Avid Media Composer
- Lightworks.
8. Image Editing Software
Image/Picture editing software is similar to that of Video editing software. Graphic designers are mostly encouraged to get the best Image editing software out there so that, their work becomes uniquely good for their customers.
Getting the image editing software sometimes saves you from paying money to people to design a Birthday Card. Invitation Card, etc. This is to say that, since you already have the software on your PC, you can practice and watch videos on YouTube on how to edit Images, so by the time you need such a design, you can design it yourself, even though it won’t be 100% perfect.
I would recommend Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator because they are easy to use. Please note that Adobe Photoshop is used for mostly Images while Adobe Illustrator is used mostly for Flyers, Cards, etc.
Some examples of Image editing software for PCs include;
- GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
- Affinity Photo
- Paint.NET
- Pixlr Editor
- Adobe Lightroom
- Capture One Pro
- Photopea
- Luminar
9. System Monitoring and Optimization Software
Getting application/software to monitor your system performance, and temperatures, and offer optimization features is important, because it helps your PC life span increase, prevents the PC from running slow and many more.
Check our comprehensive guide on How to keep your laptop from Overheating.
These apps help the computer work with little or no supervision from you if you set the settings of these apps to your preference.
Some examples of the System Monitoring and Optimization Software for PCs include;
- MSI Afterburner
- HWiNFO
- CAM by NZXT
- CPU-Z
- SpeedFan
- Speccy
- Open Hardware Monitor
- AIDA64 Extreme
- CPUID HWMonitor
- NZXT CAM
10. Software Installer
Software installer applications help users to open, extract and install new applications/software on their PCs. Even though Windows and MacOS have an inbuilt system which allows users to install software.
Users still need this additional software to make them not lack anything. For instance, when Creating a Windows bootable on pen drive, you need an additional software installer like Power IOS, in a case where you want to extract files and then install, you need an app like Winrar to do it.
So it is important to get these apps as well.
Some examples of Software Installer for PCs include;
- InstallShield
- Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS)
- WiX Toolset (Windows Installer XML)
- Microsoft ClickOnce
- Inno Setup
- Advanced Installer
- InstallAware
- Setup Factory
- InstallBuilder
- BitRock InstallBuilder
Hope this article was helpful.
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