Which programs should I install when setting up Windows 10?

Stuart is getting his daughter a Windows 10 laptop for Christmas, and would like some advice on setting it up

My daughter has asked for a Windows laptop for Christmas, for schoolwork and games. I used to follow the same procedure when setting up a PC for the first time: I'd install AVG anti-virus, Zone Alarm, CCleaner, Spybot Search and Destroy etc. I'm a Mac user and haven't set up a Windows machine for many years so I'd appreciate any advice " except "get her a Mac/Linux" from below the line! Stuart

Windows 10 already includes almost everything the average PC user needs, with three different types of software. First, there are traditional Windows programs such as WordPad. Second, there are new-style apps such as Mail and Sticky Notes. Third, there are in-browser programs that work with your log-on email address, which is your Microsoft Account.