Working with computers and computer hardware has been a hobby of mine for some time now. Among my acquaintances, I'm often the first to be called about computer problems, greeted by the tune of "It doesn't work!"
Pretty much every consumer laptop and desktop one can buy comes laden with additional programs on its operating system. These programs generally enhance ease of use, and can be difficult to live without (e.g. Microsoft Word, Adobe Reader, Java, etc.). However, a system with a fresh install of an operating system - which often is what needs to happen in the case of a failed or corrupted hard drive - will have none of these programs, which means they will need to be installed separately. This can be a slow and painstaking process, especially for new or unfamiliar users, who may not know what programs they need or what they do.
Fortunately, there is a service that can install virtually any and all of these vital freeware programs for you, all at once! It is a website called ninite.com. To use it, one selects which programs they with to install (complete with short descriptions of what they do), and ninite creates a custom all-in-one installer which installs what you select! That's really all there is to it. Want a better web browser? Get Chrome or Firefox. Infected and need a malware cleaner? Why not try Malwarebytes? Programs like these and many more for all purposes are available.
I've found this service invaluable after a fresh install of Windows to get a system up and running. It's useful for anyone who finds they are missing programs and need them fast. Take a look and see what you might be missing!
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