My Laptop Setup Guide

Every time I set up a new laptop or reinstall the system, I always find myself asking the same question: “What programs do I need to install to have my work environment ready?”

This list is my personal guide of essential tools that I usually install on my laptop. I’ve organized everything by categories to make it easy to follow, from browsers to development tools and AI assistants.

Apps List by Category

🌐 Browsers

• 🦁 Brave - Primary browser
• 💡 Chrome - Secondary browser

💻 Development Tools

• ⚡️ NodeJS - JavaScript runtime
• 🔧 Arduino IDE - Microcontroller development
• 📝 Git - Version control
• 🔵 Visual Studio Code - Code editor
• 🎯 Cursor - AI-powered code editor
• 🐳 Docker - Containers

🤖 AI Assistants

• 🎛️ Claude - AI assistant
• 🔍 Perplexity - AI-powered search

⚙️ System Tools

• 🐍 Miniconda - Python environment manager
• 📝 Notepad++ - Advanced text editor
• 🎨 Oh My Posh - Terminal customization

🎵 Entertainment

• 🎶 Spotify - Music and podcasts

Installation from Windows Store

• 🦁 Brave
• 💡 Chrome

Additional Configurations

• Reset/Update - System updates
• Screen update size - Display configuration