How to Setup a Windows PC: A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up and Configuring a New or Existing Computer (Location Independent Series Book 4)

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We spend so much of our digital lives using a computer but often don’t give enough attention to its setup and configuration. Which is a missed opportunity since doing it well can supercharge your productivity and safeguard your important data. The topics discussed in this book not only apply to a new computer, but can be used to verify that your current computer is optimized for productivity and security as well.
The steps I discuss include everything you need to know and do to get the best Windows user experience.
The book is written mostly as a step-by-step guide, covering the following steps:
Step 0: Pre-Setup
Step 1: Setup Computer and Create Administrator and Guest Accounts
Step 2: Make a System Image
Step 3: Install Antivirus Software
Step 4: Remove Crapware
Step 5: Update the Operating System (OS)
Step 6: Import Data Files from Your Old Computer
Step 7: Install Printers and Other Peripherals
Step 8: Install and Configure Browser(s) of Choice
Step 9: Install Your Preferred Software
Step 10: Perform a Full Security Scan and run CCleaner
Step 11: Create a System Backup
Step 12: Organize, Protect, Sync and Backup Your Data
Step 13: Working More Productively with Your Computer
Step 14: Protect Your Computer against Loss or Theft
Step 15: Use and Look for Problems
Step 16: Care for Your Laptop
Step 17: Prepare Your Old Computer
Scattered throughout the book you will find hundreds of links to useful resources. I have further added appendices about caring for your computer, putting your computer to use when idle, and basic troubleshooting ideas.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IBKFC1S
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Location Independent Series
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 7, 2014
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 12.5 MB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 131 pages
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Book 4 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Location Independent Series