✍️Laptop Setup Guide

Stuff to install when setting up a new laptop

First things first

• Make sure you have updated your laptop to the latest version of Windows.

Create a Windows account

• Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other people.

• Select Add someone else to this PC.

• Enter your Microsoft account information or create a new account.

Personalize your Windows experience

• Go to Settings > Personalization.

• Choose your background, colors, lock screen, and themes.

• Login with personal Gmail account and turn on sync

• Activate Windows from Command Prompt

Install important software

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• Anti-virus software (e.g. Windows Defender, Avast, AVG, etc.)

• Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox and set it as default

• Microsoft Office (if not pre-installed) and activate it

• Adobe Acrobat Reader

• VLC Media Player

• 7-Zip

• JDK 11

• IntelliJ IDEA

• Apache Maven

• Keepass XC for Windows and sync Keepass database file from Android

• Sublime Text editor

• Git

• Google Drive for Desktop

• Revo Uninstaller

• IDM

Configurations

• Turn on Windows Update to ensure your laptop is updated with the latest security patches.

• Go to Settings > Privacy and review your privacy settings.

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup, and set up a backup system to protect your data.

• Turn on BitLocker encryption for added security (if your laptop has the feature)

• Update setting in Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power Options : Choose what happens when the lid is closed

Install drivers

• Go to the manufacturer's website and download the latest drivers for your laptop.

• Install the drivers in the order recommended by the manufacturer.

Customize the Start menu

• Right-click on the Start button and select "Settings."

• Choose "Personalization" and then "Start."

• Pin the apps you use the most by right-clicking on them and selecting "Pin to Start."

Organize your files

• Create a folder structure to store your files and documents.

• Copy your important files from your old laptop or other storage devices to your new laptop.

Enable remote access

• Go to Settings > System > Remote Desktop, and turn on Remote Desktop.

• This will allow you to access your laptop from another device.