What is some good things to do with a new pc/laptop/computer?

So im about to get a new laptop, its no the best but it will be diffrent, currently i have a desktop so a laptop i will be able to move around with.

Its a windows laptop with 12gb of ram, 250 storage, so im hoping its good becasue i got this laptop on the cheaper end becasue its refurbished acording to amazon.

anyways what are some of the first things to do with a laptop besides setting it up and what are some cool uses, i have some ideas on how i might use the laptop but i want to hear what yall have to say.

otherbarry,

For new equipment you may want to make sure it is Windows 11 compatible otherwise your Windows 10 laptop only has about 2 years worth of updates left learn.microsoft.com/…/windows-10-home-and-pro

Alternatively could be good time to look into installing Linux.

Blizzard,

currently i have a desktop so a laptop i will be able to move around with

Utilize your newly aquired mobility to watch movies in bed, browse lemmy and play heroes 3.

birdcat,
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Before you do anything, run The Ultimate Windows Utility

“This is a tool that has evolved over several years and achieves much more than just debloating a Windows install. I have expanded it to install the programs you select, which is a bigger selection than ninite. The classic debloat is there, but also includes a tweaks section with quality of life features. To round out everything, I have included my recommended settings for Windows update that I use in a variety of businesses. Misuse of this utility can break your install so please be careful and I do not provide any help or assistance should this happen!”"

One Command - Download and Usage

From an Elevated (Run as Administrator) PowerShell prompt

<pre style="background-color:#ffffff;">
<span style="color:#323232;">iwr -useb https://christitus.com/win | iex
</span>

And then Debloat more with O&O ShutUp10++

arthur,

Do a fresh isn’t all of the OS. If you use windows, run Chris Titus’ debloater. Personally I would choose W10 instead of W11.

buco,
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I wish I had read all this when I got a new computer about a year ago.

mojo,

Install Linux

or if you choose to install Windows, only reinstall with official media and uninstall the stuff you don’t need. Then go into privacy and disable telemetry.

don’t install these random debloater programs suggested in this thread, and most of what they do will get undone in a regular windows update anyways

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