Formating a computer has become an increasingly simple process. No complicated commands or settings laborious. In newer versions of Windows, all you need do is set some pre-set options and follow the wizard (wizard). The next step, however, is a little more difficult, and often a headache for most users.
Leave the computer the same way it was before the installation might not be as simple as it sounds and requires a few hours (or days) of work. Remember the programs previously installed, get back your CDs or installation files, install and configure each one of them is really an arduous task.
Also suffer from this evil computer owners KM 0, perhaps even more sharply, since the newly purchased PC, brand new, it would also be only with the basic softrwares, also has the added difficulty of not having one reference experiences past that can guide the first-timer.
Was thinking exactly these people who TechTudo, living up to the motto "Technology uncomplicated", decided to create this guide that will surely advance your life and save you a considerable amount of work. Below we list a selection of major programs to your computer, divided by category.
Browsers
Mozilla Firefox: one of the browsers used today, Firefox uses the source code of the first web browser, Mosaic, and is the result of a project of the Mozilla Foundation in partnership with several employees. Their status of free software did fall in love the Internet and win many fans, who consider it safer and faster than Internet Explorer. See the subject of the new version of Firefox (Firefox 4) and know its main characteristics.
Google Chrome: Google Chrome is the browser giant Google and its main promise is faster than the other browsers. It was released in 2008, and though younger than its main competitors, could hold his own, becoming the third most used browser in the world, second only to Internet Explorer and Firefox. Like Firefox, Chrome is open source-based, which allows the creation of several extensions.
Opera: Although many people believe that the Opera browser is a recent, he has been in business since 1996 and over the years, has undergone several improvements, which were responsible for increasing their participation. According to Opera Software, developer of the browser, Opera is the "fastest browser on earth." At the time of this claim, studies were carried out which confirmed the advantage of Opera 9.5 on Internet Explorer 7 and Mozilla Firefox 3.
RockMelt: launched in pilot phase in November 2010, RockMelt is the newest browser from this list. Its distinguishing characteristic is the "full integration with social networks" and the use of so-called cloud computing (cloud computing). The browser hit the market by bringing an innovative approach and has achieved great space, especially among social networking users and supporters of innovation.
Utility and performance
WinRAR: this list, there are some programs that can not miss on your computer, and WinRAR is one of them. Developed by Alexander Roshal and license Shareware, WinRAR is a compressed and uncompressed files, with complete support for RAR and ZIP formats and partial support for some other formats, such as JAR, ISO, and 7Z. Believe me, at some point, you probably need it.
CCleaner: CCleaner is a great option for those who like to keep your computer in order and ensure better system performance. The program is free and includes tools for cleaning up unnecessary files and fixing Windows registry errors, and options for managing installed software.
ReadyBoost: Registry Booster is a specialized tool to solve problems in the Windows registry that cause slowdowns and reduced system performance. After conducting a "sweep", the software identifies and lists the errors found, allowing immediate repair them. Full version includes, among other options, a tool to defrag the registry.
ImgBurn: used to write image files to CDs, DVDs, HD-DVDs and Blu-ray, ImgBurn is a lightweight program and free. With support for formats BIN, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, ISO, MDS, NRG and PDI, the program supports different types of recording and, therefore, is able to meet the different needs of users.
10 BurnLite Nero: Nero free version of the package 10 for handling and recording media. Despite having fewer resources than the full version, Nero BurnLite 10 is a good alternative for most users, who seek a practical and effective solution for basic operation of recording media, such as data disc burning and copying CDs and DVDs
Players (players)
VLC Media Player, although not as well known as its competitors, VLC Media Player is the choice for many users. The main reason for this preference is the convenience that the program provides to add codecs and be able to play most video formats and audio market. In addition, the program has an integrated tool for playing subtitles.
WinAMP: launched in 1997, Winamp is one of the first players compatible with MP3 audio. For this reason, and because the other program tools (mixer, equalizer, etc..) WinAMP became very famous and even today, thanks to its new features and updates, maintains the position of one of the best audio and video players market.
iTunes: Mac originally developed for and used primarily by iPhone and iPod users, iTunes has also gained ground among users of the Windows operating system. Its simple interface, its features of audio and video, and the possibility of organizing the music files that the program offers USERS are just some of the reasons for success.
BS.Player: Webteh created by the BS.Player is presented to users (along with the VLC Media Player) as an alternative to the playback of multimedia formats and the less conventional active display subtitles. When installed, the program will search automatically the codecs installed on your system and add those that are not detected, saving considerable work.
Plugins
Adobe Flash Player: Adobe Flash Player is one of the most popular applications from Adobe and that, when installed, allows users to enjoy the best features that developers of content for the Web can offer on one page, graphics, animations, videos and even games and other entertainment.
Adobe Shockwave Player, one of the most important plugins Adobe's Shockwave Flash Player is the standard application of multimedia content on the web. With it, you can play interactive games content, ads and many other possibilities, plus the ability to display 3D content.
FLV Player: FLV Player is an alternative for playing Flash videos on your PC or on websites. The application is ideal for those seeking a way to add flash content to your play list, and also be able to work with the extensions MOV, MP4, F4V.
Microsoft Silverlight: developed by Microsoft, Siverlight is the main competitor of Adobe Flash Player, and have proposed similar to Adobe software. It lets you view photos, videos, graphics and many other interactive elements directly from the browser without the need for additional multimedia programs.
Java: among other features, Java software, Oracle's software is used to play across platforms and browsers and programs for web services. The Java Runtime Environment, as is known, is commonly used in online gaming, and a requirement for running certain applications on the web.
K-Lite Codec Pack: complete package with key codecs (decoders) used for playing audio, video, subtitles and filters. It is a great solution to avoid failures caused by the absence of playback codecs in Windows Media Player and other players that support only the most popular formats of audio and video.
Adobe Reader: another popular Adobe software, Adobe Reader is the official reader of PDF (Portable Document Format), since both the format and software were developed by the company. Adobe Acrobat Reader has several features for viewing, browsing and managing PDF files.
DirectX software almost mandatory for those who love games, DirectX is designed to work with the video card, maximizing their resources and leaving the game more lively and attractive graphics. In newer versions of Windows (Vista and 7), the application already installed on the operating system.
Security
avast! Free Antivirus: popular free version of Avast antivirus, one of the tools of protection and threat detection, but used in the world. In its sixth version, the developer company promises, and a prettier interface, a lightweight tool even more efficient than previous versions.
Avira AntiVir Personal Free: an alternative for users seeking a free antivirus software, yet lightweight and efficient. With a constantly updated database and a tool of real-time detection, Avira is an antivirus program complete.
NOD32: produced by Eset, NOD32 Eset has focused on the prevention of threats, and not in virus detection and removal system, as most software category. This feature, named Proactive Prevention, is exactly the factor responsible for making the program fell into the tastes of users and received a good evaluation by the critics.
Kaspersky: one of the best tools for removing and detecting viruses and malware today, Kaspersky is an alternative that, although paid, often make when it comes to the protection system. The download link above, the program is available to test during a period of 30 days.
Ad-Aware: tool developed by Lavasoft and specializes in detecting and removing spy-ware. Ad-Aware is also able to detect viruses, trojans, rootkits, keyloggers and many other types of potentially malicious code systems.
Virus Total: Unlike other titles from that list, the Virus Total website is an online service for detecting malicious code in files and documents stored on your computer. The site uses a database of 43 different software to scan files sent (via upload) and detect threats.
Spybot: Spybot - Search and Destroy is another program for the protection of the system and personal files stored on your computer. Through a "sweep" complete, Spybot search for applications with similar characteristics to malware and spyware and removes them, ensuring the security and integrity of the computer.
Communication
Windows Live Messenger, MSN Messenger is perhaps the most traditional instant messaging in recent years. Despite the emergence of several new competitors, the Microsoft software we have, thanks to new features of version 2011, to remain competitive in the market, the main highlight the integration with major social networks today. See also the Complete Guide to the MSN TechTudo prepared.
Skype, recently acquired by software giant Microsoft, Skype is a great alternative for people who want to communicate on the Internet by voice and video. The progam is widely used by people traveling overseas who seek to communicate with family and friends, since it presents a cost-effective international call, for example.
Google Talk: Google Talk (GTalk or to the closest) is Google's instant messaging, the Internet search giant. The program has the traditional features of conversation and sharing of files and can be used by users who have accounts on any of Google services like Gmail or Orkut.
Meebo: Meebo has a differential in relation to other software in this list, because it is an online communicator that combines multiple messengers in one place. Recently, in addition to the options already available (MSN, GTalk, ICQ etc..), The site also has support for Facebook chat. By dispensing facility, Meebo is often used in places where other messengers are blocked.
eBuddy, eBuddy's proposal is similar to Meebo, gather multiple IM in a single online environment. The application also need not be installed and, therefore, is a great option for people who are traveling, at work or school and need to communicate quickly and conveniently online.
Share
DropBox: Based on the concept of cloud computing (cloud computing, in Portuguese), DropBox has as main purpose the storing and sharing files online. The development company has powerful central computers that store files from your customers and make them accessible from anywhere with Internet access.
DreaMule: based on the classic file sharing program eMule, DreaMule was developed by Brazilian and has features, fixes and settings that make your browsing and download process simpler and more effective. As in the orignal software, the program uses the template peer-to-peer (P2P) sharing.
uTorrent: One of the most popular torrent clients in the world, using the uTorrent BitTorrent downloads protocol to communicate with computers and share files quickly and easily. This type of service is widely used to share free software, since there is no centralization of files on a single server, which works to optimize the download process.
Image Editors
PhotoScape: Photoscape is an alternative for users who are not willing to pay hundreds of dollars for Photoshop (or resort to piracy), but want a program with many features for editing and manipulating images. Although you can not be considered equivalent to Adobe software, the PhotoScape is a good solution, especially for being a free software.
GIMP: another free program for editing and manipualção images. The GIMP is the ideal software for those seeking a program for the most basic tasks, performed on a daily basis. Its simple interface and its resources as more efficient to put a good alternative among image editors.
Paint.net: Like the two other programs in this category, Paint.net is presented as a free competitor to Photoshop. With more modest than the Adobe software, the program provides the necessary tools for ordinary users can perform satisfactory in retouching your images.
Picasa: besides being a great image organizer, Picasa has the resources to perform the simplest tasks of image editing, for example, removal of the famous (and feared) red eyes. By also be a free program, Picasa is another option in the list of image editors for average users.
Photoshop: Photoshop image editor is the world's most famous and probably also the most efficient and complete. Its many features enable the realization of tasks from simple to more advanced editing and image manipulation. Download this version of the Adobe program is available for testing for a period of 30 days.
As you can imagine, the list is practically endless and varies according to the taste of each user. Our aim in this matter is not addressed all the software in each category, but to create a list of commonly used Windows programs, providing a guide with basic information about the software in question.
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