Lots of suggestions here, but I just want to second one of the apps listed.
Secunia PSI. It keeps track of everything installed on your system and notifies you when you need to patch it. It's great for helping you keep those easily forgotten things like Java and flash updated.
I, generally, have a very small list of must have installed apps (other than games and full apps I need)
MSE
Secunia PSI
7Zip
SyncToy 2
Foxit Reader (over Acrobat)
VLC
Those are about all the base apps I put on any machine I build for myself or friends and family.
Secunia PSI. It keeps track of everything installed on your system and notifies you when you need to patch it. It's great for helping you keep those easily forgotten things like Java and flash updated.
I, generally, have a very small list of must have installed apps (other than games and full apps I need)
MSE
Secunia PSI
7Zip
SyncToy 2
Foxit Reader (over Acrobat)
VLC
Those are about all the base apps I put on any machine I build for myself or friends and family.
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