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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 69 points 1 year ago

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

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

[-] Unpopular4810@lemmy.fmhy.ml 16 points 1 year ago

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!

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

I use Chris Titus Windows Utility Script

[-] 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.

[-] baseless_discourse@mander.xyz 12 points 1 year ago

Except all the bloat included in windows.

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