So, in reformatting my new computer, I have decided to not use as many applications. One thing I found is that my computer built up a lot of junk over time. That made is very annoying to use, because I had so many applications. Well, this time I am going to install very few applications. I am going to see if I can go ALL Feburary with the same applications that I started with. Here are my guidelines:
My Categories and Choices: (Unless Stated Otherwise)
- Browser (2) : Google Chrome and Firefox
- Tracking App (1): Wakoopa
- Doc Sync (1): Dropbox
- IM (1): Pidign
- Social Media Client (1): Twhirl
- Music (1): iTunes
- Notes(1): Evernote
- Editor(1): Notepadd++
Other Programs that don’t count: Adobe Air, QuickTime, Adobe Reader, G15 Keyboard Software, Picasa.
Unlike many, I will not install things like Word and Excel, or their OpenSource counterpart, OpenOffice. Adobe Air doesn’t count, along with hardware software for my G15 keyboard. Viewers like Quicktime, Windows Media Player, and Picasa don’t count either.
So, that is about 14 programs. Will I be able to survive a month of computing with less than 15 programs? I don’t know. But I’m going to try. Meanwhile, count how many applications of each type you have on your computer. Post the number in the comments.
P.S.: This also serves as a way to review completely those applications. I would also like to disclose that I have a laptop that will not be following these rules simply because A) I never use it, and B) I want to be able to review applications and blog about them.
On Friendfeed, I asked some people what are 5 programs they couldn’t live without were, here are some of their suggestions:
- Firefox
- Adobe CS3 Suite
- Office 2007
- Final Cut
- Adium
- Photoshop
- Digsby