If you own a Windows PC, there is a list of software that are must-haves and without which, it will be useless to have one in the first place.

Keeping this in mind, here are 4 types of software that you must have on your PC:

#1: Antivirus

Probably the biggest mistake you can make is connecting to the internet without any protection, in the form of an antivirus. It’s like leaving your front door open while on vacation with a sign saying ‘Expensive stuff inside. No one is home.” That said, there are a number of free antivirus programs that you can use to protect your data in the background. Best part: a number of them are free of cost.

#2: Malware scanner

Let’s accept the fact that an antivirus isn’t perfect at all. So, for your PC’s safety, it is a good idea to get a malware scanner to add a second layer of protection. One such option is Malware Bytes Anti-Malware. Scan your drive without fail every week or so.

#3: Backup program

A number of people don’t care about backup programs until they lose all their files due to a crash. There are a number of backup programs that are available online and for completely free of cost.

#4: Browser

Almost everything that we do these days has to do with browsing. While Windows offer Internet Explorer, there are a couple of other options such as Maxthon, Firefox and notably, Chrome that are free of cost and have been designed to enhance your browsing experience greatly.