If you have spent a considerable amount of time researching online on which laptop to buy before you took the plunge, you would also want to make the most of this new purchase. Installing time-tested apps is one way to improve your laptop's productivity. Toshiba is a highly respected manufacturer of world-class laptop computers, which continues to innovate to meet changing consumer demands. Here, we will briefly look at the top apps for a Toshiba laptop computer. For any issues with these apps or with a Toshiba computer in general, get in touch with a Toshiba tech support provider.
1. Prey:
Prey is an excellent open-source software to protect your Toshiba laptop computer from PC thieves. You need to register on the Prey website, download and install the app in order to use it. If your laptop is lost or stolen, you can activate a remote tracking mechanism that comes with Prey via the Internet or an SMS. This mechanism will relay real-time data on the laptop's location, network and hardware status and provide web-cam shots of its surroundings.
2. Open Office:
An open-source alternative to Microsoft Office, Open Office is a productivity software that supports word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics and databases. Unlike older versions of MS Office, Open Office can be used to easily convert any type of file into a pdf file.
3. 7Z:
With a convenient user interface and ability to extract any compressed file of any format, 7Z is very useful file compression software. To top it all, it's free!
4. Google Chrome:
Well-known for its lightning speed, minimalist user interface which helps you find what you need quickly and superb features much coveted by other browser manufacturers, Chrome is a sturdy piece of software that can handle the demands of a multi-tasking/multi-tabbing user population. What's not to love about Chrome!
5. VLC:
If you watch many videos, VLC is a software you just cannot do without. It supports almost any video file format and provides too-good-to-be-true volume enhancements. VLC works beautifully as your default media player.
6. Avast/AVG/Avira:
When it comes to PC security, the free versions of Avast, AVG and Avira pack quite some punch. These antivirus packages come with state-of-the-art behavior blocking technology, sandboxing and a cloud-based real-time protection mechanism to offer the highest level of protection for your computer. Refer av-test.org for details on how well they perform.
7. PC Decrapifier:
As the name indicates, this software clears the gunk from your Toshiba computer. It removes bloatware that consumes system resources but would never be used.
8. Picasa 3:
Photo organizing and sharing software, Picasa comes in handy when you want to organize all your pictures spread across folders so as to view those at one go. In addition, you can share pictures with your friends by sending them a link to your online album.
9. Connectify:
If your Toshiba computer is using the only cable internet connection available and you would like to enable wireless internet on other devices, you need to convert your laptop into a wi-fi hotspot. Connectify helps you do this.
10. Free Download Manager:
When time is short and you need to finish a download quickly, you would thank yourself for downloading this freely available software.
11. YouTube downloader:
As the name indicates, this app enables you to download YouTube videos so you don't need to buffer them while traveling. You can also convert downloads to other video formats, if needed.
12. Autosensitivity:
If you find the touchpad on your Toshiba laptop computer to be too sensitive, you can configure the default Windows mouse settings to suit your needs. However, if you switch from using the touchpad to a mouse, reconfiguring mouse settings will reduce sensitivity. Autosensitivity helps de-couple mouse sensitivity from touchpad sensitivity.
13. CoreTemp:
Toshiba computers can heat up at times, especially if you are running graphic applications. CoreTemp helps monitor your laptop temperature so you know well in advance if your laptop gets dangerously hot.
14. TouchFreeze:
This app when activated freezes your touchpad so you do not perform unintentional mouse gestures when typing on your keyboard.
15. Microsoft SkyDrive:
How nice it would to have 7GB of free online storage for your important files that require backup? Moreover, you can easily share these files with your colleagues or family. All you need is a Windows Live ID.
Toshiba tech support is available to fix any issues with installing or using these apps, or for removing any existing apps.
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