

It plays every video file you can throw at it, and has been rock-solid for decades.ħ-Zip: It’s the best app to compress and decompress files (for most people). VLC Media Player: If you watch videos on your PC, you should get VLC Media Player. Get these add-ons, and you’ll never look back. How to Delete Your Twitter Account If Elon Musk Was Your Last Strawĥ0 of the Most Controversial Films Ever Madeįirefox: Although Chrome and its derivatives have taken over the internet, we still recommend Firefox for its excellent balance between new features and privacy. Some apps are so ubiquitous that you won’t need much convincing, so I’ll throw those out there first.

Here are 16 such apps everyone should download on a new PC. But if you only stick with what you know, there are likely some hidden gems you’re missing out on. Of course, you probably have a list of apps you install by default. One of the best parts of buying a new PC is deleting all the bloatware and replacing it with your favorite programs. Photo: Sompetch Khanakornpratip (Shutterstock)
