The First Things to Do with a New Windows Computer

☎️ The steps you should take right after unboxing your new computer to save time, frustration, effort, and data loss later.
☎️ The first things to do with your new computer
-- Disconnect from the internet
-- Create a system image
-- Make a recovery drive
-- Setup automated backups
-- Confirm security software
-- Reconnect
-- Update completely
-- Back up again

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Chapters
0:00 New Windows Computer
0:35 What to do first
0:50 Disconnect the new computer from the internet
1:20 Make a system image backup
2:44 Make a System Recovery drive
3:16 Set up regular backups
4:10 Confirm your security software
5:07 Connect to the internet
6:04 Update, update, update
6:50 Back up again

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