This article is a guide outlining our top new computer setup tips.
Whether you just pulled the computer out of the box, or if you just ran
the system recovery disk from the manufacturer, there are certain
things you should consider doing at this point to make your computing
experience the best it can possibly be.Top 5 New Computer Setup Tips
The following new computer setup tips are some of the recommendations we make to users in our forums. If you have any additional advice, be sure to let us know. While we also have more tips, these are our top five must-do recommendations:1. Uninstall the crapware. Unless you built the computer yourself and installed a full version of the Windows Operating System, chances are you have a lot of crapware on your system. Crapware is trial software that will continuously nag you for the next year and beyond. Even worse, crapware is software that automatically launches on boot and eats both memory and CPU cycles. This type of software can be Antivirus programs like Symantec or McAffee, game trials, and online backup software. Remove it all from the Programs section of the Control Panel. If you’re removing trial antivirus programs, be sure to use antivirus removal tools.
