If you got a new PC for the holidays, congrats. What’s next? Windows 10 updates, Cortana practice, customization, privacy settings, another browser, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, backup, … fun.
As in the past, PC World posted an article yesterday about what to do first with a new PC: “How to set up your new computer.”
Best practices:
Run Windows Update
Install a second browser, e.g., Google’s Chrome
Set up your new PC’s security — either the default Windows Defender or a 3rd party program bundled by the manufacturer + Malwarebytes
Clean your computer’s bloatware (optional)
Learn about your new computer (new features compared to your previous one)
Install additional software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office or a 3rd party Office program)
Copy personal files from your old PC (or not — if all your stuff’s stored in various Cloud services)
Back up your new computer
And it’s best to do these things when you’re not distracted or stressed by other things. And one step at a time. And practice, practice, practice. (How do you eat a whale? One bite at a time.)