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Useful Websites and Products
January 2010
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Organize Your Computer Now
Later May Be Too Late!
by Bill Aulepp
Member - Phoenix PC Users Group
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Windows 7 Articles
This month we have
several articles on Windows 7
in the newsletter. See
“Windows 7: Up and Running”
on page 6 and
“Moving from XP to Windows 7”
on page 8.
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13 Essential Steps
Set Up Your New (or Old) PC
In keeping with
the Windows 7 theme,
we travel to an article
on the Computer Shopper website.
It features Windows 7 setup
on a new computer,
and gives good advice
to anyone who has a computer,
regardless of the operating system.
Here are the recommended steps when setting up and keeping track of your new computer. Even if you have an older computer, it is worthwhile to incorporate many of these procedures and records. 1
Set up a backup routine
2
Set up a Windows restore point
3
Create a system repair disc
4
Install a router for extra protection
5
Set up security software
6
Create a Notepad file with serial numbers for the software you own
7
Create a standard desktop folder
8
Set up a document-organization scheme
9
Tweak your desktop resolution and wallpaper
10
Set up file sharing the easy way
11
Set up a power-saving plan
12
Inventory your upgrade options
13
File the PC paperwork for future reference or tax time
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