On a fresh Windows machine the right five additions can turn a clean install into a productive, comfortable workspace in under an hour — that’s the practical premise behind the ZDNET roundup of “5 free Windows PC apps I always install first,” and it’s a small, high‑value checklist worth...
7-zip
archiving
browser extensions
chrome
compression
cross-device sync
discord
everything (software)
file search
free software
it admin tips
media player
open source
privacy considerations
productivity
security best practices
vlc
windows
windows setup
workflow improvements
