Both kids are getting identical laptops this year (Toshiba). Here are some notes on setting them up.

• iTunes since they will want to sync with their respective iPod Touch's (spoiled much!?)
• Firefox browser so they can be like mommy and daddy browsing
• Java 64 bit http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
• Minecraft for the boy for sure
• Thunderbird configured for their email account
• VLC to play back media