Basic software and extensions

Tech Talk #179–May 14, 2022 Thankfully, today most computers don’t come pre-loaded with software you don’t need. Okay, there are likely a few programs you don’t want or need, but they’ll stay out of the way and don’t take much space. But there are some programs that aren’t on your new computer but that you need. Adobe Reader–All computers used to come with the free version of Adobe Reader. Then someone at Adobe decided that

Basic software for your new computer

Tech Talk #24 – Apr 30, 2016 Now that you’ve got your shiny new computer, you’ve probably noticed that most your familiar programs weren't included. Oh sure, with the built-in Windows apps you can look at and edit the pictures in your Pictures folder and play the music in your Music folder. And there’s a Calculator app and News and Weather apps, and you’ve still got your standbys like Notepad and Wordpad, but let’s make