bought my first computer in 4 years. What useful programs would you recommend?

[DrG]

I always like DUMeter running - let's me know if something is eating up my bandwidth.

I use NOD by Eset for antivirus.

[Slark]

Haw You tried games? If your job doesn't require your use PC in home, then the other reason to buy a new computer are the games. Personally I think it's a waste of money if you buy a new pc every 3 or 4 years but don't play games on it.

[cardut]

I suggest you to install bluestack, a good android simulator where you can download and install all android progs and games to play in PC

[Lauda]

CPUID HWMonitor if you like monitoring your temperatures.

[Malin Keshar]

First Linux because programming on Windows is really disseminating and causes depression.
 Others will depend on what you would like to develop. Eclipse is nice, if there a version for your language, but it consumes too much memory.

Some random programs you might would like:


djvu viewer - far better than adobe pdf, also saves where you stopped your reading. No need for that if you go to linux.
VLC player
Tor browser.

[Brewins]

If you plan to develop, install Git and have a good version control from the start.

Also go to Linux, I prefer Debian or Debian-based clones(ex: Linux Mint Debian version)


Stay away from Ubuntu, for long it a crappy OS

[umairsaleem010]

VLC
KMPlayer
Utorrent
notepad ++
Java
unity 3d
Vc_Red
and chrome