Starting properly.
WHAT TO DO IN ORDER
Apply all available updates
Set up accounts: a standard one for daily work
Set a screen lock with a short timeout Enable disk encryption Install security software, or confirm the built-in protection is active Install only the software you need Set up backup before putting anything important on it
WHY BACKUP EARLY
Otherwise it is postponed until after the data matters.
WHAT TO REMOVE
Preinstalled software you will not use.
WHY
It consumes resources and requires updating.
WHAT TO CONFIGURE
Display of file extensions
Regional settings: date format, currency, time zone
Power settings
WHAT TO TRANSFER FROM AN OLD MACHINE
Documents Browser bookmarks Email settings Licences and credentials
WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE DISPOSING OF THE OLD ONE
That everything transferred and opens correctly.
WHAT TO RECORD
The serial number, purchase date and warranty.
WHAT TO DO LAST
Wipe the old machine properly.
