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Essential programmes

  • 11-09-2011 7:35pm
    #1
    Einhard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭


    Hey,
    Just after buying a new laptop, and just wondering if the digitially enlightened out there have any recommendations on "must have" software that I might download. Basically, suggestions for programes that you think would enhance the laptop. Examples might include anti-malware programmes etc.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    Lifehacker.com usually do "best of" install packs.

    See here.

    I'd recommend using Microsoft Security Essentials (remove any other anti-virus software you have installed).


  • #3
    Einhard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,920 ✭✭✭Einhard


    Thanks for that chingrin. I have a trial version of Norton. Would I have to get rid of that to use MSE?


  • #4
    chin_grin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,808 ✭✭✭✭chin_grin


    Einhard wrote: »
    Thanks for that chingrin. I have a trial version of Norton. Would I have to get rid of that to use MSE?

    Personally, yeah. I have a distinct hatred of all things norton! ^_^

    I just found mse the most non-intrusive yet powerful anti-virus out there. I could look but I'm sure there's a poll in computers about best anti-virus and mse beats them all.


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