First Thing You Must Do With A New Laptop
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- First Thing You Must Do With A New Laptop
today we will take a look at what to do with a new laptop, normally you have to set up a new laptop when you buy it and I will show you step by step on what to do with your new laptop.
Update the Operating System.
Remove Any Bloatware.
Install Antivirus Software.
Change Privacy Setting
Change Windows Settings
Change Laptop's Power Settings.
Backups Laptop (Optional)
Change MUX Setting
Change Start Menu
Install Programs
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Hello! I have the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro RTX 3070 140w. I think you've mistakenly pointed out about that Turning on Hybrid Mode, actually it saves battery and uses the integrated GPU. As such, lower FPS and uses Freesync instead of GSync. Turning it off makes the High Performace GPU directly connect to the monitor and thus enables GSync.
Yeah, I just posted the same thing. He completely waffled the difference between Hybrid and Discrete mode. You never want to be on Hybrid unless you are at work with multiple monitors. Gamers will always need to be on Discrete mode to isolate the GPU as you have said. I was kinda mind blown when he was saying all that lol. He has no idea that he is not running his gaming laptops correct for gaming lol.
First thing to do is disable the people icon on the taskbar, that was my #1 main priority when I bought my custom £1,000 laptop 🤣🤣🤣
Yeah, windows has plenty of features I don't need
@@Britec09 don't forget indexing lol
And that stupid 'NEWS/Weather' icon that opens on 'hover'. Takes 2 seconds to disable or set to open on mouse click. Open on hover... what kind of crap is that...
What are the specs?
@@WrestlingFace oh SH*T! I forgot about that one lol
As far as I can tell, Open Shell (formerly Classic Shell) still works with Windows 11. I'm still using it with Windows 10. The newest version is: OpenShellSetup_4_4_170. You can choose from three start menu looks, but my favorite is Windows 7. Oh, and did I mention it's free?
You can turn off sign-in under the "Sign-in Options".
Depending on what version of Windows you have, there's a timer (1-15min) or Upon Restart option in the dropdown menu. But they all have a "Never" option in there too.
Another thing that you might do is set your battery limit to 80 percent for max charging.
How do you set you battery limit
@@llhama6016 On my HP laptop it is in the BIOS settings. Not sure on any other laptops.
@@spshc oh ok
@@llhama6016 I know Lenovo has a setting for battery limit in their Lenovo vantage software. Maybe something similar on other brands softwares/laptops
@@energy_outlaw6679 yeah i found it in Lenovo vantage software app that comes with the laptop
I purchased the same laptop last October except mine came with an Intel CPU. So far, it's been spot on with speed and no hiccups. I will be upgrading the NVMe drive and memory after the warranty wears out. Surprisingly, the warranty for LENOVO computers is very affordable than others. Good choice, Britec. I hope you get lots of good life out of it and enjoy it!
Great to hear!
Same! Except mine is AMD CPU and Geforce GTX GPU
Ur lucky I don't like the AMD Version because there are some problems with the AMD Version, like with their TPM which cause stutters in windows 11. So annoying I wish I got the intel version
and FYI if you get the intel version your laptop is Legion 5i and not the Legion 5 as Legion 5 is for AMD Models and the "i" come for intel model.
@@TypicalSamYT Mine as well that I just received today. Ryzen 7 and GTX 3070. I want all the in's/outs before I even fire it up. My MSI got stuck in manual boot mode after a microsoft update and I've finally gotten tired of doing it. I can't wait to see what this thing is going to look like, after using my msi with GTX 765m for the last 6 years XD Although, I got HUGE use out of this msi, so can't complain. It has served me well and was purchased used for $400 and isn't even slow by any means. This Legion 5 was a deal I couldn't pass up.
Mine is also Intel only but it randomly reboots while playing games.
The McAfee removal is a real pain in the butt. Even with revo there's still stuff of them on the laptop. At least mine, and this I tried to remove with revo pro!
You forgot to mention one important thing that you must do when buying a gaming laptop. If its msi, lenovo, Asus navigate to the dedicated software of the laptop and set limit battery charge to a lower percentage than 100%, that the software permits. This preservs the battery capacity to degrade over time when gaming and having your laptop plugged in.
I was not able to find a similar software for acer laptops. Maybe someone could help me with the name of it.
For msi it's dragon center, for Lenovo it's lenovo vantage, for Asus it's My asus. Acer... Idk.
Hey I think it's acer care center, maybe it's the app
Go to acer care centre app>checkup>battery>click on the next arrow near battery>turn on protect battery
@@bantymech8242 awesome! Thank you so much!
@@clashclashers8898 Awesome! Thank you so much!
First thing to do is uninstall bloatware, and immediately later do not forget to install chunky software! And yes, do not log using Microsoft's account, but give your data to elsewere.
Hi Brian, question for you: can you transfer everything from your old laptop to your new laptop? (like they do with cell phones) Thanks in advance.
If you have a USB, that's fine, but it may take some time. Alternatively, if you have OneDrive, you can back everything up from your old laptop, and once it is done, you can sign in on the new laptop, and it should download everything for you
Excellent video Brian although in my opinion, the very first thing you should do when you get a new laptop is the software updates for the OS and THEN the bloatware and everything else you mentioned. Only reason i say that is because you 'may' have problems with the OS right out of the gate and if you don't address them first with a software update it will just keep happening.
how to software updates the OS?
@@KsjaksjaNakanAn on Windows, click on the Start button (looks like four windows), click the Settings icon, then on the left hand side of the screen, click on Windows Update, and then you should be in the Windows Update screen, and all you need to do is click on Check for Updates, and IF there is an update it will tell you, and it should start downloading automatically, and when it's finished, just click on Install and your computer should restart and install said updates. Don't know about Mac unfortunately.
the first thing to do is take a snapshot of the system so that you can always go back to the new system if u ever mess up with drivers and system.
I really want the right laptop. The laptop I have, has preinstalled windows 10 and updated it to windows 11 but has very low specs (Very low end cpu, and gpu.) I don’t know why HP likes to sell cheap laptop with low specs.
because people buy them, and HP makes profits... and even more if you have to go buy another one.
First thing to do with a new laptop: install Linux.
Some people are likely not going to like this comment, but the first thing I do with a new laptop is to install Ubuntu alongside Windows. Once the guarantee ends I remove Windows completely. Can’t install Ubuntu? I don’t buy the laptop.
I got a LENOVO LEGION 5 3 weeks ago. 9 days after the screen died and I couldn't use it, even with an external monitor. I returned it and got another non-LENOVO laptop. I found out the screen problems of these laptops. Is a good computer on paper, but with a serious flaw. A now computer should not be doing that!
I don't really like windows updates to be honest. It messes with my laptop and makes It slower. I had to do a full factory reset on my laptop because of a Windows Update. I simply updated my laptop which for some reason made my laptop really loud. It told me to restart my laptop so I knew It was a big update. I then restarted It and then my laptop was not starting up. There was a blue background and at the top it said "Your PC couldn't start up correctly". I kept restarting my laptop but It didn't work at all. I then tried to do a reset which would keep my personal files but my password was not working, which was not my fault. My password was correct, it was my laptop which wasn't accepting It. This is why I do not like Windows updates. They deliberately slow down your PC so you can buy a new one. It's all business at the end of the day. I would love to permanently stop Windows Update but I don't know how.
First thing to do with a brand new laptop??? Destroy windows and install Linux
Great video - thank you. I am a laptop neewbie trying to figure it all out. Never owned one before. Love some videos along those lines. Thanks again.
Step 1: remove Windows and install Linux
Nice one Brian, what I actually do is..
Disclaimer : Think before you do, do a proper research of your laptop brand.
Tip : The best thing I do is I format the whole drive and do a fresh windows install myself. Did it on my HP laptop. No problems so far no manufacturer bloatware that always runs in background and finally debloating windows.
Nice video Brian...
Cheers
Nice shortcut.
You're welcome
Same here. The first thing I did after I purchased by brand new ASUS ROG Strix G back in 2019 was perform a clean installation of Windows 10 Pro. After the initial setup all I had to do was download and install all the updates for the OS, apps and drivers, as well as declutter any pre-installed Windows apps that I don't use.
Starting from a clean slate makes it much easier to deal with the computer in the long term, as it doesn't tend to misbehave nearly as much.
Agree, purge the OS. "uninstalling" Mcafee never uninstalls it, haha
@@victoriqueMoe Ahh Yeah MCAFEE a big enemy to my gaming 🎮 LOL
Update to max updates set all to work the way you want tune the graphics to work take all the software you need forever from the internet the unplug the internet and for years work in peace offline until the laptop breaks 👍
Thank you so much for the walkthrough, I am just about the most computer illiterate person ever and been needing help to set up my new Legion. Quick question, I got the exact same laptop you did, is there any way to add RGB to it? I believe the trade off I made was to give up a bit of res and no RGB but backlit keyboard instead. I was bummed but everything else at this price point had way lesser specs.
First thing i do is wipe windows and install either Arch Linux or Fedora Linux with with KDE Plasma !!
Is there any need to run a hard drive check for bad sectors with a new laptop,,,,for any manufacturing/shipping/droppage damage?
Dumb question. Bought the same laptop so obviously I have windows 11. If I were to wipe everything how would I re install windows again since I don't have a key or cd or anything?
It's tied to the motherboard. When you reinstall windows and connect to internet, windows get activated automatically
First thing is to disable windows update 🤣
Brian, Would like a review of your new Lenovo Legion laptop.
OK mate, will do
I always just run a bloatware removal script and it does most of the work for me
Pay attention to what you are buying from Stardock. I use their Fences software. I decided to buy a package and thought I was buying one time licenses and discovered I'd bought a subscription. So I'll buy individual software next time. I have dropped a number of programs, like Acronis, because of the change to subscription only model.
Can you do a video, about OS Preinstalled vs Another OS you want have in a laptop or PC computer, Windows 10 Home vs Windows 10 Pro, or Windows 10 Home vs Ubuntu Studio, in other words, preinstalled OS on a new computer, has any advantage over the other OS you wanted instead, and you go and use the latter than the preinstalled OS…?
i use open shell (classic shell) and explore patcher for my start menu/taskbar since it brings back all of windows 10 features with a windows 7 looking start menu kinda like you have
its all free
The first thing I do after getting new laptop is - *install Linux.*
What I do to a new laptop:
Reinstall windows without the bloat
Update the OS
Upgrade the RAM
Upgrade the SSD
Install antivirus (AVG)
Nice
in my legion 5 pro (5800h-3060) Webcam is not detected and Integrated graphics is not showing in the task manager. what should I do?
Does Open-Shell work in Windows 11 to improve the start menu?
It's really better to make an installer disk with the media creation tool and do a fresh install of the machine. All that bloatware will leave residu on the system even after removing.
Thank you ! Just got one other day & still in the box , I needed this tutorial as a reminder .
Glad it was helpful!
First thing to do with new laptop is to wipe everything and install Linux 😁
Bruh although linux is superior ..the avg buyer isn't gonna want to install linux especially in a gaming laptop
@@vigneshjr5870 Steam OS
@@ThermalWorld_ talk about anticheat
But why though. Why is Linux better?
When you get windows 11 build in its not a good idea to install Ubuntu till to the point you are getting windows update
1st time to do is Format C:\ and re-install a clean windows
Great vid. You always add a bit to stuff I ( thought that I ) already know. You're always worth a watch. BTW: We both have the same taste in laptops. Cheers !
Cool, thanks
I also use SpyBot Anti-Beacon. Shuts down all telemetry. I am shutting down 520 different telemetry points with it. It reverses all Windows Update attempts to turn things back on automatically.
Him do you review for the legion 5 performance?
That's a great idea. I'd like to know how can I choose a laptop for traders without breaking the bank. thanks for all your videos.
Great suggestion!
The first thing that i must do Is reinstall SO because that all bloatware Is a horror.thanks for your video.
Many laptops come with McAfee Antivirus installed. I don't care for McAfee, so I uninstall it and install the antivirus software I like to use
same
Great video,one tip though:to remove windows bloatware like Xbox game bar,phone link,get help etc. use free program OOABD.
The first thing I do when I buy a brand new laptop is do a disk image of the OS hard drive, format it and then install a Linux OS on it.
What a waste
lol... Windoze proprietary software is a disease, distributed & licensed by parasites.
Too much time on your hands my guy
What do you guys do to your new laptop? drop us a LIKE 👍
Hey Brian! Thanks for the informative video, but in my personal opinion Revo Uninstaller is abit shady in my experience of using it, so instead of that I would recommend an Open-Source Program like BCUnistaller its free, its clean, and its open-source; you can never go wrong with open-source programs! Thanks again for the video!
My laptop is a legion 5 as well-GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H with Radeon Graphics
Memória: 16 GB RAM (15.86 GB RAM utilizável)
put a piece of electrical tape over the camera and then reinstall windows with a USB stick made with the media creation tool from Microsoft.
Step 1. Plug in the charger.
Step 2. Wipe and reinstall Windows from a fresh USB image.
Step 3. Install drivers and desired apps.
Step 4. Drink a beverage and enjoy the new laptop.
I don't even start the Windows install that comes with the machine, as it is invariably a frustrating experience.
Download drivers, copy them over to MDT and reinstall Windows over network (PXE)
The first thing I do is backup the DriverStore directory. The second thing I do is reinstall Windows.
Rather than removing the bloatware manually, I'd much rather reinstall the OS.
1. Install Windows 10
2. Update Windows
3. Run Chris Titus' script to disable telemetry and mouse acceleration
4. Disable animations
5. Run a windows debloater tool and uninstall other unnecessary software
6. Image with Clonezilla.
7. Install programs as normal.
Step 1 ensures that I have a clean OS. I have encountered persistent programs that reinstall themselves (I'm looking at you Asus) after uninstalling.
Regarding step 4, I heard that animations eat into your battery life, and I prefer having a snappier OS.
Step 5 removes the usual junk that Microsoft installs.
Step 6 ensures that if I ever had to reset my laptop, I will always have a backup to revert to.
Can I directly install windows 10 ltsc 2021 directly on this?
I recently got the Lenovo Legion 5 ( Ryzen 5600H, RTX 3060, 17" screen). Soon after start using it, I noted that something was severly draining the battery while it was "turned off". The culprit was the mouse and keyboard wake up computer "feature". Turning both off amended the isue. I guess that this would affect any lenovo similar model. It Maybe be worthy to check it out.
Hi im experience that too. Can you direct me to how to go to that features?
@@nothman777 basically on Device Manager... look for keyboard and/or mouse... on the Power Management tab, just uncheck "allow this device to wake the computer.
@@nothman777 you can check before and after which devices are allowed to wake up your computer running thi command on the CMD: powercfg -devicequery wake_armed
Could you do a video of you setting up the Legion 5 for a gaming streamer?
THE MUX ONE IS WRONG!
IT'S THE OPPOSITE. TURN OFF HYBRID MODE FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE IN GAMES. AND TURN IT ON FOR WORK
1) download and create OS USB
2) wipe OS
3) fresh install OS
It is a good idea to keep the software from the manufacturer (Dell, HP, Lenovo) installed.
Yes
I agree with pretty much everything and have been doing the same things for all the systems I'm maintaining (around 10).
What I don't understand why people still bother installing third party antivirus and firewall.
Windows Defender does a pretty decent job the last couple of years.
And I ALWAYS install and use a Macrium Reflect.
i'm getting a new laptop today, do you really think windows defender is enough? I've heard mixed things. Is it more so depending on what you do? Also is a vpn very necessary or not so much also?
@@jackhammer3708 if you’re concerned about just relying on WD, like me, you may consider getting Malwarebytes. Apparently it has a setting which allows it to do its thing while also letting Windows Defender function at the same time. This is what I’m planning to do on my new laptop coming in today. I’ve heard generally good stuff about Sophos, though I don’t know how it works with Win Def.
Wd is pretty intrusive afaik, that's why
Any ip blockers?
isn't Windows defender enough as an antivirus? why to install a secondary antivirus though? 🤔
Have you heard that there is a new way to bypass signing in with a Microsoft account when setting up windows 11? By Neowin.
The first thing i did on my new Lenovo was install Linux... don't want Windows.
is it normal that i enjoy the configuration process of a new device more than actually using it
Can I make a selection here to hide all of the "The first thing you need to do is install Linux, har har har!" comments? I've got two Linux laptops and I like them. I enjoy Linux. MX on one, Arch on another. But this isn't about Linux. The joke is as stale and dry now as yesterday's cornbread. Geesh give it a rest.
Hello I just bought my legion 5 laptop I new to pc its brand new with bloatware & i just want to play competitive gaming and stream , do I need to do something special to stream, download steam and play competitive gaming? Or can I just down steam, gamepass, twitch etc & get started? I don't want to ruin my Brand new laptop just spent 1k for it.
You can just uninstall all of the bloat you don't need on that laptop and then just use it. No need to tweak it and run the risk of breaking something
Anyone know a good free antivirus program that doesn't slow down your pc/laptop too much? I've had AVG in the past but it was horrible
Wonderful share, however you need to Speak SLOWER!!! if your objective is to be helpful.
Serious question, im confused, should i update my windows or not? Theres a video that tells you to do not update your windows at any cost
and why you shouldnt? updating is always good for your device. am i wrong?
@@menv842 Appl e computers you dont want to update. The new stuff wont run quickly.
on the topic i would say the only thing you need to do with a new laptop is format, put a OS you like and that's it keeping stuff up to date is common sense now a days
Hi brother, You always make a very useful video for viewers 😍😍
Good to see a newer video mentioning ninite - a go to for all system builders and maintainers.
I bought a pc and the shop offered a service which they charge every one who purchases a laptop but I actually couldn’t afford it, I just want to know what they actually do which you can guide me through
WRONG alll Wrong.
The first you will have to do in such case is delete that huge bootable virus from your computer and than install a nice clean fresh Linux version. Or return it to the store and take a Mac 😂
The first thing you should do is wipe off the proprietary closed source Windows brand operating system by installing Ubuntu.
Great video, altho I expected you to mention "make a backup ISO image of the window you get fresh with the laptop incase anything happens since its optimized for the hardware it comes with" or is that a false thing I know about?
Lenovo is Chinese. If you are crazy enough to buy a Lenovo, I would certainly remove any software they have installed.
I personally reformat it and reinstalled the fresh OS with the latest update on Windows 11 flash drive.
Nice
Even if it wasn’t sitting in a box, but made to order they install the OS, test everything and shut down…no updates.
All he has to say is to go to install/uninstall module and uninstall all the trial apps a user doesn’t like.
I were expecting sticker removal
Nah, I leave them on.
Wipe Win 11 which is pure crap and install Zorin OS problem solved.
not every laptop come with excessive amount of bloatware on them.
i bought a Clevo based gaming laptop, and except for the bloatware like candy crush that comes from Microsoft.
only other apps were clevo control center and few driver related apps like killer network and creative sound blaster apps.
so it also helps if you avoid getting laptops from those big manufacturers, but with those i would probably just reinstall fresh copy of windows.
Ok, ive just started this video. I want to remove all of this stuff i dont want or need. I see you doing this; but how do i get to where you are? I havent a clue...
I just bought one, I was ready to watch this video but I couldn’t even get it started, it’s stuck on windows boot menu…… I don’t know what to do. 😮
Just got my Win11 upgrade last night….5.5 hours to DL and Install 😢. Wow. But, I have to say I’m pleased so far with appearances, time will tell if it’s a good choice. And absolutely no problem with the upgrade, just the time to get it on my laptop. 👍🇨🇦
Wow, that took a long time coming
If it crashes a number of times within the first week then the first thing to do is send it back for a full refund - no buts.
Especially if it is a Dell.
Otherwise you could be left stuck with a piece of junk that you paid top $$ for.
cheers
JB
How to optimize your new laptop:
- Install all the apps I'm advertising
I think Windows 10 LTSC is better because it does not have bloatware.
The first thing to do with any new PC if you value your privacy is to remove the biggest malware program ever created and that is Microsoft Windows. In place of it pick any didtribution of Linux. MX Linux or Mint Linux would be good choices.
First thing you do is delete that mccafe app cuz it doesn’t even do anything just uses your cpu power
Apply good quality thermal paste. It has always been a priority for me as gaming laptops heat up so much , so that's the first thing I do after buying a laptop.
Don't laptops come preassembled though? Or do you disassemble the laptop and apply it?
@@tykiahjames9372 You just unscrew the back and heatsink then apply it
@@hirakchatterjee5240 And proceed to lose your warranty
Can anybody give the link to free antivirus he recommended?
Install antivirus program hahhaha bro delete your chanel 😂😂😂
Thd first thing to do with any computer is overwrite windows with linux.
Install a fresh debloated and antitracker windows.
Waffle Waffle Waffle. Just set up the PC without all the Waffle. I gave up.
Free trial is not adding your credit card to get it , thats is actually "discount" on a subscription
The first thing I do is remove Windows and put PopOS on it.
what anti virus app do you recommend?
Not if you buy a laptop without OS 😂 the first thing to do is install the ctual OS
*deletes bloatware* few moments later installing more bloatware
The first thing I do fdisk the drive and install windows 10. Uninstall leaves too much crap on them and windows 11 just plain sucks.
Can I install windows 10 ltsc 2021 to a windows 11 laptop?