Let’s say you’ve finally decided to buy yourself a laptop/desktop PC after relying all your life on smartphones. You’ve probably felt the need for something more than scrolling through social media and TikTok videos all day, and surely a bigger display can bring you a lot of fun and excitement as well.
As the vast majority of people who use laptops/desktop PCs, you’ve decided to install a Windows operating system to the detriment of Linux distributions. Nobody can blame you, however, as Windows systems are much more comfortable and responsive. But now, you don’t know exactly what apps you need to install on your new Windows-based PC since there are numerous options out there, but don’t worry, as we’re here to help!
Google Chrome:
Google Chrome is currently the most used browser in the world, and all those people who prefer it surely know something. Chrome has powerful features, and it’s also light-speed fast (usually). The interface is also user-friendly, and the extensions can always do a good job.
If you find yourself accidentally on a webpage that displays itself in a different language than English, for instance, Google Chrome has a powerful feature to instantly translate the page’s content into the language you want. That’s just one of the stand-out features of the Google Chrome browser.
Ezviz Studio:
Perhaps we all have surveillance cameras mounted in our houses nowadays, which means that you also need the right app to see what those apps record or display live, right? That’s where apps such as Ezviz Studio come in handy, as they allow the user to always see what’s happening in his house even though he’s far away in a trip or at work, for instance.
Microsoft Word:
While you may not need all those fancy tech gimmicks that apps such as PowerPoint and Excel are capable of, surely you need a reliable word editor. That’s where the Microsoft Word app comes in handy, as it can help you in a lot of ways. You can use this app to write and edit text and do so in various ways. You can underline text, make it bold or italic, insert images, and a lot more.
Kaspersky AV & VPN:
Kaspersky is one of the best antivirus options out there that money can buy, and yes, it’s practically mandatory to invest a bit in paid antivirus software if you really want protection for your PCs. Free antivirus apps are just not enough most of the time.
Kaspersky can perform efficient scans even in the background so that you won’t be bothered by your usual tasks while you’re working. The VPN that Kaspersky also usually provides if you purchase its antivirus app is also highly reliable, as it can rapidly connect you to numerous servers to hide your IP.
WhatsApp:
Everybody uses WhatsApp nowadays, but surprisingly, not everybody knows that you can also install it on a PC. Therefore, feel free to grab the desktop version of the famous instant messaging app and check the WhatsApp discussions you had on your smartphone.
VLC Media Player:
As a fresh Windows user, you also need a powerful video player for your computer, as the good old Windows Media Player might not be enough. But gladly, VLC Media Player is a lot more reliable and efficient, as it will display your favorite videos and movies in no time.
Microsoft Teams:
A lot of businesses nowadays demand Microsoft Teams installed on their workers’ PCs in order to maintain their cooperation. WhatsApp can also do the job just fine, it’s true, but Teams is a lot more professional since it’s an app oriented to the business realm.
Do you have any other favorite apps for Windows? Feel free to tell us in the comments!
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