Every computer requires software. It's practically a fact of life. At some point you will need some word processing software, or an image editing program, or some music editing software that allows you to play all that music you've downloaded (legally, of course) or even something to improve your history, geography and computer knowledge. Maybe you're a budding digital artist and you are after some software that will help you to practice and hone your artistic skills – we recommend Adobe Photoshop, but if that isn't what you're looking for, there are many others to choose from, like Corel, for instance. If you're a student looking for an excellent deal on Microsoft Office, go and take a look right now for a bargain price! It's amazing what you might come across and for any system, too, be it Windows, Mac or Linux.

You might just be looking to improve your maths, English or science, so we point you in the direction of our educational software selection where you might even find something to help out when it comes to your kids cramming and revising for exams – this also saves you the trouble of having to sit there asking inane questions about something you may have learnt years and years and years ago when you're badgered into mock-testing your child the night before their exam. You can also find something to help you learn a language in preparation for your eagerly awaited trip around Europe, so you won't have to speak slowly and loudly and hope that suddenly everyone who doesn't speak your language is going to start understanding you.

Now most computer software will likely run on any vaguely up-to-date system, but sometimes the computer or even the software can be too old to be run affectively so be sure to check before buying.