Usable Windows
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Work just swapped out my machine and it came complete with all the software I need to do my job.
God, what a nightmare! For the record, and my own future benefit, here's a list of all the tweaks and software I need to make Windows bearable.
- Tweak Windows Explorer - Stop hiding file extensions and system files
- Install Firefox
- Tweak Firefox Advanced Options - Open links from other applications in a new tab in the most recent window)
- Add AdBlock
- Add GreaseMonkey
- Get Power Toys
- Install Tweak UI
- Install Command Prompt Here
- Install Taskswitch
- Install WhoLockMe
- Install Startup Monitor
- Install Startup Control Panel
- Wipe out unneeded startup items
- Use Classic Search
- Install Clipomatic
- Install AppRocket
- Install Miranda
- Install Putty
- Install Filzip
Updated: See, 1 hour in and I've already found something missing:
2 Comments:
Hurrah! I came across your page when installing an audioscrobbler plugin. I'd just reinstalled so this was very useful.
Thanks!
Trixie
yes, thanks for helping me get rid of that fucking dog.
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