After purchasing a new PC or reinstalling the operating system, you will need to select third-party programs. After all, those that are initially built into Windows will not be enough.
The software should be searched for on the Internet. The number of programs available there for download is in the millions, but this article contains only 10 of the most useful of them. All of them are free of charge, and will most likely be required for everyday work at the computer.
1. Chrome
Undoubtedly, the browser is of the greatest importance to users. It is recommended to install Chrome, as it has the following advantages:
- Frequent updates;
- Large extension library;
- Cross-platform;
- Actively working to improve power consumption (this is very useful for those who own laptops and, as a result, are interested in long battery life).
2. VLC
The video players found in Windows 10 have many capabilities, but they are still far from perfect. The same “Cinema and TV” cannot change the playback speed, and support for the HEVC format will be available only after purchasing the plug-in for 70-80 rubles. Therefore, it is recommended to download and install a third-party video player. VLC is a great option. This player supports most formats and allows you to watch broadcasts. It even lets you control playback from your mobile phone.
3. qBitTorrent
Those who regularly use computers and the Internet often come across torrents. And to work with them, you need an appropriate program. QBitTorrent should be considered the best, as it has the following advantages:
- No ads;
- The presence of all the functions that are available in a similar program uTorrent (qBit Torrent has even more of them);
- Support for streaming audio or video playback, which is not available in the alternative version from BitTorrent.
4. 7-Zip
7-Zip is an excellent archiver that allows you to compress and open any compressed file. Unlike WinRar, it does not require constant closing of the pop-up window after the trial period ends.
7-Zip also supports themes and icons, of which there are a great many on the Internet.
5. AIMP
To listen to music on a computer, a music lover uses a special music player. Among those available on the Internet, AIMP deserves special attention. With this program, you can listen to any files, as well as radio and audiobooks. In addition, it supports skins, makes it possible to sort files at your discretion, has an excellent equalizer.
In addition to a large number of functions, the program also boasts a beautiful interface.
6. Adobe Reader
Thanks to modern browsers, users can view PDFs. However, if there is a need to change them, you will need a third-party application.
Adobe Reader is one of the oldest but very useful utilities that has been around for over a quarter of a century. It allows you to view, fill out and comment on files.
7. Wise Program Uninstaller
Windows 10 users can uninstall unneeded apps through the Control Panel. However, this method has disadvantages. For example, after deletion, files and keys may remain in the registry. In addition, many programs cannot be uninstalled at all.
WiseProgramUninstaller will help you to safely get rid of all remaining “tails”.
8. Krita
When you need to make adjustments to an image, make a photo correction, or even complete a drawing from scratch, a graphic editor will help out the computer user. One of these is Krita. It has the following advantages over many other similar programs:
- Ease of use;
- Over a hundred brushes;
- Support for vector and bitmap graphics;
- Availability of tools to create 2D animations.
9. FreeOffice
Not everyone will agree to give money to Microsoft in order to provide their expensive office suite. And if nevertheless there is a need to edit tables and documents with texts, then you can use an alternative option – the FreeOffice program. In terms of interface, it is almost no different from the aforementioned application from Microsoft. This means that it is just as easy to use, but at the same time it is completely free.
10. CCleaner
There is no OS that does not clog up when using a computer. Clogging is fraught not only with a decrease in the amount of memory on the disk, but also with a slowdown in the operation of the device, with frequent errors.
The CCleaner program will help you to perform a good cleaning. It is able to extract garbage even from the most “distant corners” of Windows, find duplicates, eliminate all unnecessary registry lines and temporary files of other programs.
The wonderful CCleaner utility is free to use. But if the user pays, he will be provided with additional options:
- Cleanup at a specific time;
- Contacting technical support;
- Utility for disk defragmentation and file recovery.
