Each and every time I set up a new computer (happens quite often) there are a few “must have” applications that I install right away. Here is a list of my top 6 picks. They are all open source so are available for free. Don’t worry I’ve provided the links in case you want to try them out.

1. OpenOffice.org - An enterprise worthy office suite
2. FileZilla - Top notch FTP client (must have for a webmaster)
3. Notepad++ - One of the best text editors out there (also a must have for a webmaster)
4. UltraDefrag - When you move, copy, and delete as many files as I do this will come in handy. I’ve reviewed this in a past post. This is a relatively new find but it’s going on my list from now on for sure.
5. VirtuaWin - When I can’t have my dual monitors I can at least have virtual desktops. I also reviewed this in a previous posting. This is a relatively new find, just like UltraDefrag, but it’s going on my list from now on too.
6. Firefox - I can’t stand using Internet Explorer so this is a must have for me

I do install more apps on each and every computer I own,  such as AVG Anti-Virus, MSN Messenger, Skype, Google Earth, etc but these 6 that I have listed are by far the most important ones for me to get work done.

~TheNerd

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