You have just acquired a new laptop, and you want to start on the right foot by optimally configuring it to avoid virus problems, slow internet connection: internet pages struggling to open... or one of the peripherals like the keyboard, game controller, or mouse not properly connected to your new computer.
Steps to Properly Configure Your Computer
Accessoires Asus gives you some practical advice for perfectly configuring your laptop, whether it's a desktop PC or a Gaming PC with ease. Just follow the steps outlined below.
Install Operating System Updates
It is imperative to do this update before connecting to the internet. Simply click on the Windows logo located at the bottom left of your desktop. Click on the "Settings" menu and then on "Update & Security." You must check in the Windows Update menu that it is up to date. If not, you must do this before surfing the internet.
Connect to the Internet
From the start of your device, the setup assistant automatically starts to help you make it operational immediately. During this process, you just have to follow the instructions displayed on the screen. For these steps, a password as well as access codes will be required to download various software and applications.
Download Essential Software
By default, Windows 10 uses comprehensive built-in protection that protects your PC from viruses, dubious software: AMD (Antivirus Microsoft Defender)
When your computer is new, AMD may not be activated, and you may end up with a paid antivirus at the end of the trial version such as McAfee. In this case, you must disable it and reactivate AMD.
For optimal operation of your PC, here is a list of some useful tools
- Antivirus (Avast, Norton)
- Web Browser (Firefox, Chrome)
- Office tool according to your needs, Office 365 or LibreOffice
Remove Unnecessary Preinstalled Software
It is very likely that your new PC comes with some software; sort through it and keep only those that you will use to avoid unnecessarily saturating your PC's memory. To access the list of different software on your device, go to the Start Menu (Windows logo) then to your "Settings," click on "Apps and features." Now, simply browse this list to remove the software you won't need. To do this, click "Uninstall."
Configure Default Applications
Windows comes with various utilities (photos, videos). You have the choice not to use them by default; if you have chosen this option, you must type in the search bar of the "Start" menu "Control Panel" then "Default Programs" then "Configure default programs."
Configure Your Gamer Headset, Keyboard, or Mouse
Before being able to use the Gaming accessories of your PC, you must first install them. You can install them using the cd provided when you purchase or by downloading the new drivers from the supplier's website. Then, simply follow the instructions to install, configure, and finally fully use your ROG Gamer headset, your ROG Gaming keyboard, or your ROG Gamer mouse for your gaming sessions.
The final step to complete the configuration of your device is to customize your equipment by choosing, for example, a wallpaper, changing fonts as well as characters. For office use, you can also change the presentation of folders with a special application.