New Computer Setup Checklist by Carl Thorne

 

New Computer Setup Checklist (Windows)

Create Microsoft Account for login and to use Microsoft Office

Adjust page file size

Update operating system

Update vendor specific software

Update Intel drivers

Update other software provided by vendor (video, photo editing, etc.…)

Install Microsoft Office

update Microsoft Office

Setup Outlook

Setup access to Gmail

Install Chrome and Firefox browsers

Log into Gmail account for Chrome browser

Install iTunes

Install cloud storage solutions (iCloud, DropBox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, etc.…)

Setup shortcuts on task bar and desktop

Remove unneeded files to free up space on computer

If standard hard drive, defragment it

If solid state drive, trim it

If solid state drive, install vendor administration software

Install Adobe Reader

Install Anti-Viral software

Install Malware Removal software

Set up power plan

Customize privacy setting for Windows

Remove bloatware from Microsoft and vendor

Install printers

Connect to client Wi Fi network

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New Computer Setup Checklist (Mac OS)

Create Microsoft Account for login and to use Microsoft Office

Update operating system

Update vendor specific software

Update other software provided by vendor (video, photo editing, etc.…)

Install Microsoft Office

update Microsoft Office

Setup Outlook

Setup access to Gmail

Install Chrome and Firefox browsers

Log into Gmail account for Chrome browser

Install iTunes

Install cloud storage solutions (iCloud, DropBox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, etc.…)

Setup shortcuts on task bar and desktop

Remove unneeded files to free up space on computer such as foreign language packs

Install Adobe Reader

Install Anti-Viral software

Install Malware Removal software

Set up power plan

Install printers

Connect to client Wi Fi network

 

 

 

 

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