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What is some good things to do with a new pc/laptop/computer? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by QuietStorm@lemmy.fmhy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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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.

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[–] Contramuffin@lemmy.world 68 points 1 year ago (2 children)

First thing to do: reinstall windows. You keep your license, it's quick, but it removes all the bloatware on your computer

[–] ori@lemmy.sdf.org 46 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Do this, then visit https://ninite.com/ and choose what you want installed on it.

[–] Unpopular4810@lemmy.fmhy.ml 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Also, do not delete the Ninite installer exe from your computer. It comes handy in updating all the apps at once. Just double click the installer again.

[–] GreenPlasticSushiGrass@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

That's an awesome tip! I wish I knew that seven years ago after my last build.

[–] RvTV95XBeo@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 year ago

Or, just use winget!

[–] flameguy21@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I'd rather use Chocolately for that since it's an actual package manager. Ninite is pretty good for what it is though.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

I use Chris Titus Windows Utility Script

[–] baseless_discourse@mander.xyz 11 points 1 year ago

Except all the bloat included in windows.