PatrickLXdesker Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Just got a new laptop and looking to put some software on it straight away. I want things for all areas of technical work. I've downloaded the basics already such as Phantom Jester/Frog, iTunes and Virtual DJ, what else should I get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Just got a new laptop and looking to put some software on it straight away. I want things for all areas of technical work. I've downloaded the basics already such as Phantom Jester/Frog, iTunes and Virtual DJ, what else should I get?Not trying to be funny but surely only you can answer that as to what software you want to use and for what purpose.CheersGerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrboo Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Also it wise to have a 2nd user account on your computer with only the items you really need to load up so computer runs better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickLXdesker Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 Just got a new laptop and looking to put some software on it straight away. I want things for all areas of technical work. I've downloaded the basics already such as Phantom Jester/Frog, iTunes and Virtual DJ, what else should I get?Not trying to be funny but surely only you can answer that as to what software you want to use and for what purpose.CheersGerry I was hoping just to have a list of programmes that I could donwload, play around with and learn more about. This would mean I already have them when I come to use them, and I'm confident with how they work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wol Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 As Gerry pointed out, this is very much dependent on what you do for a job and what you're likely to come into contact with! Download the GNU compiler collection and learn how to program? I guess that's one bit of software you could download which comes under the remit of an "area of technical work" :P First tell us what you do and what you want to do, then we'll let you know. I wouldn't recommend a piece of lighting software to someone who only does sound... Give us *something* to go on please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonic222 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 It really depends on what kind of stuff you're looking for... But here are a few things to try: LX FreeSoftware for whatever desks you might be interested in - MagicQ, Avolites Titan, GrandMAGrandMA also has a 3D visualiser that goes with it which is free - I'm currently teaching myself the basics of an MA desk with thisAudacityMixere/QLab/SimilarScreen MonkeyIf you might use it for video playback make sure you have the programmes etc. you need to play back whatever video files you might be givenAs a student also look around and see what you can get for free! I didn't do this until my last year as a student which was a big mistake - you can get student versions of Vectorworks and AutoCAD for free, and a lot of companies will give you significant discounts on their software. On the subject of having a second account, I'd suggest making sure that things like windows sounds are disabled on this account, turn off notifications where possible, give yourself a plain desktop background, with as little on the desktop as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbertech Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Only load on what you need, as auto updates and checking of start up files will eventualy slow the machine down too much to be of any actual on site use. Clean install gig only machines save so much time in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peza2010 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 its also a good idea to create a system image when your setup, happy with the installed software, and everything is stable. you can then revert back to that quickly and easily every month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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