things to do if got a new laptop
Step 1: Run All Windows Updates
Your computer is probably going to download a series of Windows 10 updates on its own so why not get it over with by forcing them to install manually?
1. Type "updates" in the search box.
2. Click "Check for updates."
Windows will start searching for and downloading updates, but you don't have to wait for this process to complete before moving on to your next task.
Step 2: Uninstall Bloatware
Most PC vendors put lots of third-party, preloaded software on your computer. From 30-day trials of antivirus software to casual games (ex: Candy Crush) you may not want to play, all of this bloatware is sucking up system resources. To uninstall bloatware:
1. Navigate to Settings. You can get there from the Start Menu.
2.select system
3. Select Apps and Features from the left menu. If you don't see this option, press inside the search box and type Apps, then select Apps and Features. Alternatively, you can skip steps 1 and 2 and type Apps and Features straight from the Search Box on the Taskbar.
4.Select an app you wish to uninstall.
5. click uninstall
Step 3: Copy or Sync Your Files
What good is your new computer if it doesn't have your most important data on it? There are several possible ways to move your documents, photos, videos and other key files over from an old computer. These include
- OneDrive Sync: If your important files are stored in OneDrive, they will automatically download to the new computer once you log into the new PC with your Microsoft account.
- Dropbox or Google Drive: These services work just like OneDrive but don't come preloaded with Windows (unless your laptop manufacturer put them there). If you were using them to store files on your old computer, install them on the new one.
- Copy files manually. Select all the files under your Documents, Music, Videos and Photos libraries, copy them to an external drive (ex: Flash drives) and then copy them over to the new machine. This is a bit tedious so we recommend using Cloud storage if possible.
Step 4: Install Antivirus
Antivirus software is important no matter how careful you think you are on the internet. If you hit even one wrong link, accidentally or otherwise, your entire computer could become victim to a malware infection — an awful scenario that can generally be avoided with some good antivirus software. The point of antivirus software is to prevent these sorts of situations before they happen and, if that fails, fix them immediately afterward. It's crucial that you have some sort of antivirus software to shield your PC from threats.
If you're looking for a recommendation, we rated Bitdefender as one of the best free antivirus software available, thanks to its excellent malware protection and low impact on your PC's performance, as well as 24/7 customer support. With it, you can prevent virus attacks before they happen, as well as scan and eliminate threats after the fact, if anything harmful manages to make it onto your computer. Here's a quick guide on how to install Bitdefender free antivirus software.Step 5: Install Your Browser
Microsoft's Edge Browser is fast, lightweight and definitely worth considering. However, if you're used to using Chrome and Firefox and you have accounts and / or extensions set up in them, you'll want your favorite browser right away. To set your new browser as the default,.
Step 6: Configure Cortana or Turn
Her Off
Microsoft's built-in digital assistant offers a number of neat features, such as the ability to set reminders, find files by semantic search, answer questions using Bing's knowledge base, perform some voice commands and give you alerts for things like weather and sports scores. If the idea of having a digital assistant appeals to you, you need to activate Cortana and give her some information about you. If you don't want a digital assistant and choose not to activate Cortana, you can still use her search box to find files and apps.