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While there are numerous guides available online for setting up and using a new computer or laptop, they often lack focus on the most crucial aspects that users are concerned about when acquiring a new device.
Understanding the genuine needs and desires of users, Mytour will present you with comprehensive and optimal instructions for setting up a new computer and utilizing a newly purchased computer or laptop most efficiently.
Steps for Setting Up and Using Your Newly Purchased Computer
Step 1: Read and Familiarize Yourself with Basic Computer, PC, and Laptop Knowledge
There is a wealth of new computer knowledge that you will need to learn to understand your current device better before starting to use your newly purchased computer. Based on this knowledge, users can effectively take control of their personal computer or laptop. So, what knowledge do you need to read and understand before setting up and using a newly purchased computer?
- Knowledge about the components of a computer, laptop such as: motherboard, CPU, GPU, RAM, connectivity ports, speakers, available connectivity technologies, whether they are replaceable, removable battery, or upgradeable?
- Knowledge about Internet connection and potential Internet connection errors.
Step 2: Choose a Suitable Location for Placing Your Computer
- For desktop computers, PCs:
Desktop computers or PCs have the advantage of being easy to configure and upgrade. However, they lack mobility, and the connection process between the monitor and the case containing components can be quite complex for some users who lack experience in assembling computers for the first time. Nevertheless, users can entirely rely on technical specialists for installation and gradually learn how to assemble and connect their newly purchased computer.
> Positioning your desktop computer, PC: It is advisable to place it near connection outlets, in a spacious area. Ideally, there should be a dedicated desk designed for desktop computers with space for the computer case, monitor, chair, and footrest.
- For laptops, mini PCs
Devices like laptops, mini PCs have the greatest advantage in mobility, easy relocation, continuous upgradeable configuration, and sometimes even stronger performance than desktop PCs. However, the drawback of these laptop machines is the limited component customization due to space constraints for assembly. Depending on certain laptop models with support, users can equip and install additional RAM, discrete graphics cards, SSDs, etc.
> Positioning laptops, mini PCs: Similar to desktop or PC placement, the location for laptops should also be convenient, with ample connection outlets, and an appropriate height between the desk and the chair.
General Note: It is advisable to choose a location for placing desktop computers, laptops in areas with adequate light, avoiding direct glare or backlighting. The best approach is to position them where the light shines diagonally or perpendicular to the computer user.
Step 3: Begin Assembling and Using Computer Components
The process of setting up computers, laptops differs significantly between desktop and laptop computers due to differences in size and functionality. Depending on the device you are using, choose the most suitable method of setting up your new computer.
Step 4: Experience and Familiarize Yourself with the Operating System
Typically, when purchasing a computer, you will have the store technicians install Windows according to your preferences. However, in some cases where the computer does not have an operating system installed, you will need knowledge and methods to install Win 7, 8, 10 using USB, disks, hard drives,... Most often, installing Win 7, 8, 10 via USB or hard drive is not difficult; primarily, you will need to follow and execute the methods introduced by Mytour.
Depending on the version of the operating system you are using, you will have different experiences.
* Getting acquainted with basic concepts in the operating system interface
Desktop computers or laptops will both have a similar representation of the operating system interface, differing only based on screen size or resolution.
- Main interface (desktop screen): It's the interface where you work with Windows through icons and software.
- Software, application interface: It's the visual representation of the software and applications installed on the computer or laptop.
- System folder interface, installer, system utilities: These are interfaces developed by the operating system developer for each function of an operating system. For example, the folder interface displays a list of hard drives, directories containing data, personal files. Meanwhile, the installer interface is where system settings are displayed, allowing users to quickly customize information, copy, install system functions.
* Customizing Your Computer to Your Preferences
Even after completing computer installation, there's still much to learn and remember. Among them, you can easily customize your computer to your personal preferences based on basic computer knowledge gathered from other users, books, online guides. So, how can you customize your computer?
- Customizing the interface
You can customize the display interface on the operating system to become more beautiful and interesting according to your preferences. You can change the computer's wallpaper, switch to slideshow mode to have the computer automatically change wallpapers as desired.
On the latest Windows version, users can even customize the Start Menu interface on Windows 10 with colors and displays according to their preferences. On Windows 7 or 8.1, 10 versions, users can adjust the transparency of the Taskbar, which is also a distinctive way to customize the Start Menu on Win 10.
- Customizing Operating System Functions
Within the operating system, there's a range of functions that users can further customize, such as screen resolution, battery saving mode, mouse and keyboard speed adjustments, setting volume for software or system, network configuration, fine-tuning notification settings.
- Customizing Software
With software customization, users will need to directly adjust settings within the software's settings to modify configurations within the software.
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Step 5: Self-installing software, upgrading computer
From installing software to upgrading computers, you have gained a better understanding of how a computer obtains software and the most efficient ways to download software on a computer. However, remember that self-installing software always carries certain risks if users don't know how to download from reputable sources, leading to virus infection, malware, or even if they know how to download, many people may not know how to install software correctly on a computer, leading to the installation of junk software.
Upgrading computers, laptops involves upgrading software when users perform operating system updates based on Windows Updates. Additionally, the concept of upgrading computers also includes upgrading computer hardware such as CPU, RAM, GPU. As Mytour has shared, upgrading the HDD for a computer helps enhance information access on the computer, while upgrading RAM helps you increase multitasking capabilities on the computer.
In general, upgrading the HDD, SSD, or upgrading RAM is just one of the few ways to improve computer performance after using a newly purchased laptop, computer for a period of time. The upgrade also requires other component compatibility to ensure maximum performance.
* Some Small Tips During the Installation and Use of a Newly Purchased Computer, Laptop
Did you know that some small tips can make the process of installing and using your newly purchased computer, laptop much more convenient?
- Learn Windows shortcuts to increase efficiency and productivity on your computer. Some common Windows shortcuts like Windows + E to open File Explorer, Windows + R to open the Run dialog box, or Ctrl + C, Ctrl + V to copy and paste will surely help you quickly access applications and folders.
- Organize Windows interface by file format: Arranging icons on the desktop based on file format helps you track and manipulate applications more efficiently. To organize by file format, right-click on the desktop, choose Sort by > File Type.
Among the detailed instructions on setting up a new computer and using a newly purchased computer, readers must have found the most effective instructions to familiarize themselves and use the computer most efficiently.
We hope readers have gained the best knowledge and preparation before using a computer or laptop for the first time.
