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A List of "Must Have" Programs for your Computer (mostly free)

Katgoddess
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I know this list will be interpeted differently by various people, but I hope it is helpful to some one.

Most of the software is free to use, and I hope free from spyware/adware.

:D

A list of the catagories:

Windows Enhancement
Shiny Chrome
Internet Essentials
IM / IRC
Text Editors
Desktop Search Tools
Audio Encoding / Decoding
Video Encoding / Decoding
Image Editing / Viewing
Security / Encryption
Diagnostics / Monitors
Malware Removal Utilities
FTP Clients
Productivity Tools
Miscellaneous Utilities
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