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09/11/2011 04:46
Steps to Prepare Your New Laptop Computer | Laptop Usage Tips
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ou’ve completed the first 5 steps to setting up your new laptop and while you might think you are good to go, there are a few details to take care of. 1. Transfer files and emails that you saved from your old laptop. These should have been saved to CD, DVD or a portable hard drive. 2. Install software and then connect any peripherals you will be using with your laptop. When you are on the road, it’s not the time to discover that your mouse or external keyboard don’t work properly. 3. Order a 2nd battery for your laptop if you did not purchase an additional one with your laptop. 4. Consider adding additional security options to your laptop. Items such as an external fingerprint reader, cable locking systems, audible alarm systems or tracking software can all be used together to protect your laptop. 5. You have a variety of options at this point. • Check out trials of new programs you want to learn more about. • Buy a new laptop bag for your new laptop. • Take care of your old laptop: 6. Pass on to a friend or family member. 7. Donate to a charity. 8. Take advantage of the recycling program offered by laptop manufacturer. 9. Set aside for future use in case of any problems with your new laptop. Remember to remove the battery after charging the laptop and before packing it safely.
If you missed the first steps to setting up a new laptop, you can review them here.
How to Prepare Your New Laptop 1. Setup Wizard. Let the setup guide you through everything you need to do. This may take a while but be patient. 2. Windows…Install a the windows you are using. 3. Accounts. Make a personalized account with a picture and password. 1. Internet. Some don’t like internet explorer. Download whatever provider you like eg, google chrome. 1. Be safe. Use an internet security and virus protector. 1. Photos and folders. Download your photos. Create folders and personalize your documents.
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09/11/2011 04:46
Steps to Prepare Your New Laptop Computer | Laptop Usage Tips
1. Desktop. Personalize your desktop. Add useful links like facebook and your school e-mail or your own company website or any support groups you have joined. Add apps and set time and date and put a picture of you and your boyfriend as your background. Put any programmes as shortcuts. 1. Internet. Add favourite sites, go on all your sites and set passwords on remember me. 1. Download and Install. Download Itunes, skype and films and games you want. Intall your Ipod and games and connect your phone and your memory stick. Connect your printer. Install a back-up system for files so if you lose them you won’t actually lose them and add a file restorer. 1.
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Buy a laptop bag. These are extremely important. Put in it your games, Ipod, charger and memory stick.
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