I’ve had several articles and references to my computer setup and preferred applications written before. I figure the list is due for an update with the latest hotness in technology.
CD/DVD Burning
- Mac OS X: Disk Utility for ISOs, iTunes, Disco
- Windows: Nero Burning ROM 7
DVD Video Burning
- RipIt4Me with DVD Decrypter and DVD Shrink
Virtual DVD Drive
- Daemon Tools 3.47 (don’t use version 4.x)
Instant Messaging
- Mac OS X: Adium X
- Windows: Windows Live Messenger, Pidgin (formerly gAIM)
BitTorrent
- uTorrent with ScrapeTorrent
Newsgroups
- SABnzbd with NOVA theme
- NewsLeecher
Graphics Editing
- Fireworks
Audio/Video Players
- iTunes
- VLC
- CCCP codec pack
- Media Player Classic
File Transfer Clients
Programming and Development
- Eclipse
- Eclipse PHP Development Tools
- Subclipse (SVN client for Eclipse)
- Visual Studio 2005 Express