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• How to get through Microsoft’s sneaky Windows setup

  Posted on May 13, 2024 at 02:43 CDT by Lance Whitney • Comment in the Forums

  WINDOWS

  

  By Lance Whitney

  Trying to set up Windows 10 or 11? Microsoft steers you toward certain features and settings that will benefit itself more than you.

  Here’s how to make the right choices.

  In my job as a technology writer, I often must run through the Windows 10 or 11 setup to test and document the various steps. The process can be tricky because you have to make specific decisions along the way. And Microsoft likes to push you toward certain options that are in its best interests but not necessarily in yours. That’s why you have to be on guard during the entire process so you make the best choices for yourself.

  Read the full story in our Plus Newsletter (21.20.0, 2024-05-13).

  Windows Configuration, Game Pass, Newsletters, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows setup

• Setting up a new PC: The first steps

  Posted on May 25, 2020 at 01:05 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

  WIDOWS BASICS

  By Susan Bradley

  Many Windows 7 users are upgrading to Win10 by simply purchasing a new PC.

  And that makes good sense. Not only are you moving to a more secure OS, you’re matching it with the latest PC hardware technology.

  So now that you have your shiny new system, what’s next? Here are the steps I typically take to get a new PC fully up and running, ready for work.

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.20.0 (2020-05-25).

  Windows 10 AskWoody Plus Newsletter, Bloatware, PC setup, Windows setup