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We are living in a technological world where everyone's computer usage pattern varies from user to user. Every user has their own needs for different software. It totally depends on their interest and professional requirements. If you are just a school kid, your computer usage must be limited to MS Office tools, Chrome browser, and a few games. For mechanical & electrical engineering professionals, tools like AutoCAD or MATLAB are a must. 

Web developers & software professionals have their own needs for the software. If you are associated with online media, photography, and video production industry, software like Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Photoshop is a must too. It all boils down to the individual's requirements and profession. Still, there are a few basic software that must be used by the users. To get the best experience of computing, these few software are a must. Let's discuss a few of the basic software that must be installed on a new computer.

Win 10 Home OEM

It is quite obvious. Without Windows, you can not run your computer. But still, I have mentioned this here. Because the majority of the Windows PCs around the globe are running on a pirated copy of Windows. This results in unwanted system slowdowns, failure, sudden crashes, lags, etc. And the pirated version is a threat to the security of the user data too.

Try to buy the full retail built of Windows 10. Or at least, you must go with Win 10 Home OEM. With Win 10 Home OEM, you may not be able to use them on another computer. But at least you will get a regular windows update. All the leading features will be availed to you. And an enjoyable experience of personal computing will be delivered to you. Plus system slowdowns, failure, sudden crashes, lags, etc won't be there.

Office Home and Student 2019

The MS office tools are basic documenting and productivity software. That can help a lot in getting more things done in less time. If you are professional, try to go with the MS Office 2019 Pro. But for the basic entry-level users, Office Home and Student 2019 is also enough. 

For the school students, housewives, and occasional users, the Office Home and Student 2019 will fill the purpose. The documenting tasks have become part of our daily routine. Office Home and Student 2019 or the Pro version of MS Office Tools is a must for every computer user out there.

Kaspersky, McAfee, or any Antivirus from a reputable brand

There is no point in using a computer without the internet. And when the computer gets connected to the internet, the risk of viruses, malware, trojans gets started. Even if you are a basic computer user, you must be having some form of protection to ensure the safety of your private files. 

Every computer user will be having a few private files on their computer. After your computer gets affected by the virus, the hackers may have access to many of your private data. And if your data goes into the wrong hands, it can cause unimaginable trouble to you. Hence rather than giving cybercriminals a chance, protect your computer with the antivirus from reputable brands such as Kaspersky, AVG, McAfee, Norton, etc.

VLC media player

The VLC media player is used for playing downloaded video and audio files. Any computer user will need such software. The VLC media player is a very capable video and audio player. It supports almost every file format according to the needs of the user. For consuming media in your free time, this software will come handy. The VLC media player is a very capable audio player too. It supports almost every file format you throw at it. Must-have software for every computer user out there. And the best part is, it is free. 

A web browser

This is no brainer. Every computer needs a web browser. And Microsoft Win 10 Home OEM or any Windows version comes with its edge browser too. But for a better experience, browsers like Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox must be installed on your computer. And both of these browsers are free and delivers the best experience of web browsing to the users.

The final words

These are the basic software products that anyone must install on their new computer. After installing this software, a further list of software can be decided according to the requirements of the user. Everyone needs a different set of software according to their respective workstream. I hope this article was helpful to understand what types of software must be installed on your new computer. Thanks for reading till the end.

Microsoft Windows 10 finally hits the mark of one billion active devices in 2020. When the Windows 10 was launched way back in 2015, the operating system giant claimed to reach the mark of one billion devices in 2018. But the two years down the line, they finally hit the milestone in 2020.

They announced the news on March 16, 2020, on Microsoft blog. Microsoft Windows 10 is indeed one of the highly used operating systems from Microsoft. And by reaching this mark, they became the global leader. In this article we have discussed, a few interesting facts & linked details of this achievement, their journey from Windows 1.0 to Windows 10, and what to expect from them in the upcoming time?

A few interesting facts & linked details of this achievement

It took a lot longer than what they had expected since it’s launch in 2015. And after the wait of 4 years and 8 months to reach the milestone, they finally achieved it. According to Yusuf Mehdi, the Corporate Vice President of Modern Life, Search & Devices at Microsoft “One in every seven people on the planet are planning, creating, ideating, executing, moving, shaking and doing great things with Windows 10.”

Windows 10 is being used across 200 countries around the world. The list of one billion active devices includes devices such as Xbox one devices, HoloLens devices, Two in one devices, MR (Mixed Reality) devices, and PCs (all of them are Windows-powered devices). The 80,000 models of laptops with all different configurations from over 1000 OEMs are powered by the Windows 10. Microsoft stopped their support for all their Windows 7 devices, which have also have helped them achieve the goal of one billion devices.

Their journey from Windows 1.0 to Windows 10

The first official version of Windows 1 arrived in 1985. And before their launch in 1985, they ware already known with their MS-DOS in the market. And with the several new updates, new version launches, and numerous technological advancements, here we are today. Their journey was still not that easy. The influence of Mac and Linux has also affected their growth. But it also does not stop them from their journey. They continued to evolve and innovate.

With several functionalities and diverse app experiences, they have determined the definition of the computer for millions of users around the world. They are also bringing the Windows to the cloud through the Azure and virtual machines, connecting to every platform and ecosystem (Mac, iOS, and Chromebooks.) Making it the most accessible operating system in the world. With such programs, user trust, several user retention policies, and flexibility provided by the OS, it became the highly used operating system in the world.

What to expect from Microsoft in the future?

The operating system giant is already working hard towards their future plans. In the last October, they also unveiled Windows 10X. Which is designed especially for the dual-screen devices. And they have also unveiled their new dual-screen PC called Surface Neo. They also promised the dual-screen PCs from their partners Asus, Lenovo, Dell, and HP.

Microsoft also made clear that they are just not limited to Windows 10 PCS. They are working towards diversifying their Windows ecosystem by investing in devices such as Windows IoT, Windows 10 team edition for the Surface hub, Windows servers, Windows mixed reality HoloLens, Windows 10 S mode, Windows 10X, and more. The broad ecosystem and device ecosystem will help them serve their customers even better.

The wrap-up

Microsoft Windows 10 is indeed the best operating system in the world. Out of 7.8 billion population of the world, 1 billion people are already using it. Still, there is a huge scope for the tech giant to reach to the masses. Here we have explained their journey, how they become the highly used operating system in the world, what are their upcoming plans and goals. We hope that you found this article informative and may help you know some coolest facts related to Microsoft and their incredible journey. Thanks for reading this article till the end. And we hope to see you around in our future posts too.

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