Computer and several applications, programs and software
items have entirely changed the world over the years. On the course of
time, the world has become more social and interactive thanks to the
amazing developments in communication technologies shouldered by the
computers and internet. Microsoft, Apple, Google and many other
technology companies occasionally rolled out incredible products that
rallied us into a state we presently are. Here are ten essential
software items and apps that alerted the way we observe the world at
this point of time.
1. Google Chrome
Google Chrome, The web browser
Google Chrome is the most up-to-date web browser we have on our
computer. Google has designed its groundbreaking web browser with great
performance, simplicity and efficiency. Chrome is an ultimate web
browser solution and it beats all of its competitors including Microsoft
Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox with some cutting edge features.
You have amazing facilities to search, email, shop, bank, watch videos,
surf images, and read news on Chrome browser. The popular Web Store
brings you the JavaScript versions of your favorite games and
applications on Chrome.
2. iTunes
iTunes apps for entertainment
iTunes is Apple’s one-stop media and file management software. It is
the software you have to use to tether your iDevice with your Mac or PC.
It is the software you have to use to subscribe and download music and
apps for your iOS devices. After the introduction of Apple iCloud,
iTunes has more significance among Apple product users. The currently
available version of the software is iTunes 10.4; the new version iTunes
10.5 is around the corner.
3. Skype
Skype Experience Skype like never before,
with Skype for iPad
Skype is the most outstanding video calling, instant messaging and
VoIP service in the world. There is actually no competitor to Skype for
the time being. You can make free video calls and instant messaging with
your friends on Skype. In addition, you cane make VoIP calls and send
text messages to landlines and mobile phones for cheap prices. After the
smartphone and tablet revolution, Skype has obtained more traction
among people, who often prefer the software to make calls. Skype is
largely used as an enterprise communication tool across the globe.
4. Microsoft Calculator
Microsoft Calculator, a calculation application included in all versions
There may be no more Windows PC users who have not used Microsoft
Calculator. It is an application that comes bundled with every version
of Windows OS, and it is without any changes since Windows 95. The
default position of Microsoft Calculator is in the Accessories in the
Start Menu. The Microsoft Calculator is meant to perform basic
arithmetic tasks with an on-screen calculator. You can rely on this to
do all your basic arithmetic tasks like addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, and the calculator shows 32 digits.
5. Google Docs and Spreadsheets
Google Docs and Spreadsheets, for essential records
Google Docs and Spreadsheets are result of Google’s intelligent use
of the concept of cloud computing. Moreover, these cloud-based programs
are launched by Google to hone its battle against Microsoft Office
package. Google Docs is an alternative for MS Office Word and
Spreadsheets for MS Office Excel. The difference is that when you use
Google Docs your data are automatically stored on the cloud servers of
Google. It helps you access the much-wanted office data from anywhere in
the world and from any device.
6. Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop a graphics editing program developed and published by Adobe Systems
Adobe Photoshop is the world’s premier photo editing software. A
lion’s share of graphic designers relies upon this product from Adobe
Systems for commercial bitmap and image manipulation. Interestingly, the
very word “Photoshop” is now widely used to refer to a manipulated
image in the technology world. The latest version Adobe Photoshop CS4 is
available for grabs at $999. There is a $199 student license to use
Adobe Photoshop, of course, an unchallenged photo editing tool.
7. Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office, a popular set of interrelated desktop applications, servers and services.
Microsoft Office is an office suite of software items from Microsoft,
the Windows OS developer. Microsoft Office suite that currently
includes Word, Excel, Spreadsheet, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint,
Publisher, and many more, is also available on Mac OS. Actually,
Microsoft initially launched its Office package on Mac OS in 1989, and
it appeared on Windows PCs in 1990. Microsoft Office may one of top
programs that made our office work this much easy, accessible and
superb.
8. Gmail
Gmail, Google’s approach to email
Gmail or Google mail is Google’s email solution. Since its public
release in 2007, Gmail has been the doubtless email solution of millions
of Internet users. Gmail is a free and advertising supported mail
service and you can use it via secure webmail, POP3 or IMAP protocols.
Gmail has been in beta mode until 2009 July. It now offers unlimited
space for storage, and great facilitates for composing and sending
mails.
9. BitTorrent client
BitTorrent client, is iconic and packed with features
BitTorrent is a leading peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing protocol. You
can transfer large amount of data on the web using BitTorrent, designed
by programmer Bram Cohen in 2001. The software can be used to reduce
the server and network impact in distributing multitude of files on the
web. Sharing texts, images and video clips is a task-free job with
BitTorrent. The service has millions of users and it recorded roughly 43
percent to 70 percent of all Internet traffic as of February 2009
depending on geographical location.
10. Facebook
Facebook, a social utility that helps people communicate more efficiently with their friends, family and coworkers.
Facebook is the world’s top social media portal. Officially more than
600 million and unofficially more than 750 million people are using
Facebook to share their statuses, images, links and video clips. Started
by the Stanford university pass-out Marc Zuckerberg in 2004, Facebook
is a $4 billion company now; Facebook is looking to go public next year.
Facebook has terribly changed how people use Internet and make
communications these days.
