It takes far less time to perform a format and re-installation of Windows these days.  Instead, I’ve found that re-doing the list of the software tools that I currently have installed and then getting them setup actually takes up the the bulk of my time.  To ease things along, I’ve decided to make a list of the current software that I am actively using – loosely categorized into Applications, Internet, Media, Antimalware and Utilities.

Those listed with an (*) are paid/commercial software; the rest are freeware or open-source software.  Also, note that while the client software listed under “Utilities (Cloud)” are all free, I do pay a recurring fee for the associated cloud services.

Applications

Internet
Media

Antimalware (Security software)

Utilities (Cloud)

Utilities (Runs in background)