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PC Starter Kit Twenty programs you shouldn't be without

Photos, music, and IM

Even if you've purchased your computer primarily for work, you'll probably still want a few programs that are a bit more, well, fun. Download.com contains so many entertaining programs that you may never be productive again. We could suggest tons of games and screensavers, but we've kept the focus on essential media and communication tools.

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FastStone Image Viewer
You can indeed view pictures with FastStone Image Viewer, but you also can do much more. For starters, you can convert and rename images in batches, and FastStone also provides a decent set of editing tools. There's a lot to like here, and nothing to pay.
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iTunes
Sure, you need iTunes to patronize Apple's online music store, but there's more to this jukebox. If you've never used the program, check out our iTunes Advanced feature, which provides basic tips as well as advice for veteran users.
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Quintessential Player
Other players get more attention, but it's hard to beat Quintessential Player's efficiency, stability, and flexibility. Built to support almost any plug-in format, this freeware tool offers a fine video player, CD ripping, and MP3 converting.
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CDBurnerXP Pro
Don't let this free product's name fool you--CDBurnerXP Pro does more than you think on more platforms. Not only does it burn CDs, it also lets you write to DVDs, create ISO files, rip audio CDs, and print simple covers. It runs on Windows 98, Me, and 2000, in addition to XP.
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Trillian
Running multiple chat clients simultaneously can kill system performance. Trillian lets you talk to Yahoo, AIM, MSN, and ICQ contacts via one interface. Stop fooling with multiple windows, user names, and passwords, and enjoy one-stop chatting.
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Skype
Place free PC-to-PC voice calls around the world via VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology. You'll need to pay to call a landline or cellular phones, but this is one technology that's on its way up.
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Top-Rated Software

Corel Painter 9.0 - If you're interested in digital artistry, you need Painter, though you'll pay a lot for this upgrade.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 - Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 adds even more power to an already top-flight image editor/organizer package. Equipped with a chic interface and a fantastic toolbox, Elements is the best choice for digital photographers who want to put their photo collection in order and share with others.

Macromedia Studio 8 - For creating polished and cutting-edge online and mobile content, the innovative Macromedia Studio 8 is in a league of its own.

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Top-Rated Peripherals

Logitech Driving Force Pro (PS2) - The Logitech Driving Force Pro is a wheel that perfectly complements the games it was designed for; if you have a need for GT 4-style speed, this wheel is for you.

Logitech Cordless Desktop MX3100 - This keyboard-and-mouse set is comfortable and operates flawlessly.

Logitech MX518 gaming-grade optical mouse - The Logitech MX518's adjustable sensitivity, customizable buttons, and comfortable grip are sure to please right-handed gamers.

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