When you get yourself a new laptop or device, it always feels like Christmas has come early! The excitement of a new laptop is undeniable, but so is the ever-new technological leap with each new release. This means new bells and new features. There are several crucial steps that every laptop owner should take in those first moments to maximize the utility and longevity of their new device.
Here, we present you with a curated list of five things you should do first when you get your laptop, ensuring that you and your laptop are ready to get together.
Update drivers. Current laptops cannot update themselves while they are in their respective containers. It is then up to you on its updating process. For example, if you acquire a gaming laptop, you should download its graphics drivers. Don’t get it wrong; your laptop will work fine. However, updating it further will allow it to function better as these updates provide improvements and bug fixes. So yes, you can admire your shiny new device as the updates finish so you can fully enjoy it.
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Allow your partners (trusty programs) to settle. Starting fresh is great; it feels like the world is full of possibilities. But, when work is on the horizon, having the programs you are familiar with is best. Download what you need—be it Google Chrome, Adobe Suites, school programs like Canvas, or even work chat programs like Zoom—it is good to have them ready.
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Check on its juice. Normally, laptops have a battery default setting of balanced. If you are the type to be up and about, you can keep it as is or switch it to its saver mode. If you are the opposite and are situated next to an outlet, you can utilize its performance mode to get the most power out of your device. Familiarize yourself with the settings related to its battery so you can fully optimize what you need and don’t need to keep your battery safe and charged. Plus, it's a bonus as your experience can aid others when they struggle down the line.
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Tidy up. Yep, you read that correctly. As all your drives and programs download, you can use this time to clean the area your new device will call home. Spring cleaning never hurts anyone because your laptop fans are important because they keep the device cool and functioning. If there is a heavy existence of dust or debris nearby, it can harmfully integrate itself into the system, which will be more of a headache to deal with. Of course, you want to eradicate the scenario of having a dying system just one month after its purchase–heartbreaking.
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Make it yours. Last but not least, we highly suggest customizing your new laptop. Themes, wallpapers, shortcuts, and more of the sort. The more you customize your laptop, the better experience you can have collectively. Having a laptop is like a partner at work or for play, if you are going to be with it for a long time, you might as well make it suit you.
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