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7 Pieces of Software You Need to Have

Michael Deane954 25-Mar-2019

So, we often get asked: what are the key pieces of software that you really need to have?

Of course, this will vary a little depending on what you’re trying to do, but we’re up for the challenge and wanted to come up with a list that applies to just about everyone.

Take a look at what we’ve come up with, and get in touch if you think we’ve omitted a great piece of software from our Top 7.

Google Chrome Will Block Most Pop-ups from Disrupting Browsing Sessions

7 Pieces of Software You Need to Have

As browsers go, Chrome has to rank as one of the very best. There are bound to be plenty of you reading this who are stunned we haven’t gone for IE or Firefox, but we have to say that we think that Chrome has them beat.

Not only can you easily integrate great plugins such as Google Calendar, but you can also say goodbye to all those annoying pop-ups that punctuate far too many browsing sessions these days. It’s not perfect, but it does a great job in our opinion.

A VPN Will Enable You to Access Local Content Securely

If you want to be able to access localised content from anywhere in the world, a VPN is exactly what you need to get the job done. There are so many instances where this is useful, most notably when you’re on holiday or travelling for work. By being able to access what you need, when you need to, you’ll be able to get so much more done.

That means there’s no waiting for laggy connections to load, only to find that the content you’re trying to connect to has been blocked where you are. Try to find the best VPN you can, and never suffer this issue again.

DropBox Is the Best Way to Backup Your Data to the Cloud in Seconds

Backing up your data is one of the most important things that you need to do, because you never know when your PC’s security could be breached. People often think that it’s only businesses that need to back up, and then they find they’ve fallen victim to some destructive malware. What would have been a 10-minute repair job with a recent backup ends up taking up their entire weekend. And for what?

Just to have their computer operational like it was to begin with. DropBox offers virtually unlimited storage, it’s cheap, and it’s easy to use. What more could you ask for?

Netflix Is Everything You Need to Watch Movies and TV, No Matter Where You Are

7 Pieces of Software You Need to Have

If you want to be able to watch anything and everything, you need Netflix. Okay, so there will be some of you that say it’s more of a streaming service than it is a piece of software, but there are millions of people around the world that count on it for their evening entertainment. That’s why it made it onto our list, and we think you’re going to agree with us!

Microsoft Excel Is Still the King When You Want to Crunch the Numbers

If you want to get some work done, prepare the household budget, or sort out your tax returns, Excel is still the way to do it for millions of people. We all grew up using it, and that makes it a powerful and flexible piece of software.

It has its nagging drawbacks, but what piece of software doesn’t? Rather than constantly trying out new spreadsheet programs, we think it’s fine to stick with something that’s tried and tested.

Google Docs Makes It Easy for Multiple People to Collaborate on a Document

If you want to be able to work on a document from anywhere in the world, Google Docs is the piece of software you need by your side. There are two great advantages to this kind of cloud-based word processor. Firstly, it allows you to collaborate with your classmates and colleagues with no difficulty.

Something which will make all the difference to the productivity levels of your group project. Secondly, you don’t have to email the document to yourself or carry it around on a USB stick if you’re hopping between workstations. Click the link, and get to work. That’s all you need to do with Google Docs.

HootSuite and Buffer Allow You to Schedule Your Social Posts

Last but not least, we come to social media. We thought about including some of the mobile apps, but virtually everyone has those now. What we’ve opted for are scheduling software suites such as HootSuite and Buffer.

The great thing about these pieces of software is that they give structure to the way you go about posting, and allow you to home in on the most engaging times to post your new content.

They are ideal for businesses, affiliate marketers, and people who want to give their personal profiles a professional touch.



Updated 07-Sep-2019

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