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Tips for setting up new Laptop

  • 19-08-2012 11:13PM
    #1
    limerickhurl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    So I bought a new laptop earlier, a nice budget Toshiba. I'm eager to get the laptop off to the best possible start, and if anyone could help with a few queries that would be great.

    Also, this could be a handy thread for anyone with a new laptop, so if I've forgotten anything please add you two cents.

    1. Virus protection...AVG or MSE? (Free programmes)

    2. What is the best way to maintain battery performance? Have heard/read conflicting ideas.

    3. Best power source settings?

    And in general, what can I do to ensure that the laptop is properly looked after...I'm not that up to date on what needs to be done, but I do know that a laptop is kind of like a car, and needs regular maintenance.

    Cheers in advance


Comments

  • #2
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    MSE

    Use the laptop as you wish, the battery will degrade regardless. Some batteries are better, but at the end of the day it's not worth worrying about imo.

    Power source settings depend entirely on what you're doing.

    For me, it's highest performance when plugged in, and the best battery life when not.


  • #3
    Torqay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭Torqay


    Sandbox your web browser.

    Battery University - all you need to know about batteries


  • #4
    limerickhurl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65 ✭✭limerickhurl


    Cheers lads.


  • #5
    techiedonegal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭techiedonegal


    I run a computer repair business and have set up hundreds of new computers in my time and I recommend you install avg free version and also a preventative maintenance program called ccleaner.


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