How I Set Up a Clean Laptop

How to set up a laptop. Keeping a clean and simple desktop

Formatting/Fresh Install:
I do the install in offline mode (without internet) so I don't have to log in with a Microsoft account.
I turn off Cortana, history and disable all the Microsoft fluff.

Apps:
I remove every app I can except for Media Codecs (for video editing)
Don't remove Cortana, MS Store, or Windows defender with 3rd party apps. That'll break stuff.
I use Ninite.com to get an installer package. It's clean and free of malware/bloatare
I don't bother with 3rd party virus Apps. Most of them are awful.

Centering Taskbar:
I turn off the search bar, Cortana and the task view buttons.
When you center the app icons, keep in mind that open apps will add to the tail end of it.

Rainmeter: (rainmeter.net)
The skin I use is Mond. And I use my own font with it.
The ones with heavy animations tend to use a ton of resources. Avoid those if you need to keep it light.


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