Windows

Install

Windows Install: Get a Windows PC activated, updated, de-bloated, secured, migrated, and ready before drivers and account prompts take over.

Install sits under Devices › Windows in the HowTo Tech menu. 37 guides are published here so far.

Guides

How to Configure Windows Recovery Options
How to Run Windows Update on a New PC
How to set a default browser on Windows 11
How to Configure a Windows PC for Work or School
Setting Up Your New Gaming PC
How to Install Microsoft 365 on a New Windows PC
How to Install a Password Manager on Windows
How to Remove Bloatware and Trial Apps from a New Windows PC
Setting Up a New Windows 11 PC
How to Install Graphics Drivers on Windows 11
How to verify camera and microphone functionality on Windows
How to Resolve a Windows Update Stuck During Installation
How to Update Apps on Windows
How to Securely Erase a Windows PC After Data Transfer
How to Verify Microsoft Defender Status on Windows
How to Install Chipset Drivers on Windows 11
Verifying a New Windows PC Setup
How to Transfer Files to a New Windows PC
How to Rename Your Windows PC
How to Export and Import Browser Bookmarks on Windows
How to Install Printer Drivers on Windows 11
How to Activate Windows 11 on a New PC
How to Set Up Windows Hello on a New PC
How to Create a Windows Recovery Drive
How to Enable BitLocker Drive Encryption on Windows 11
How to Transfer App Data to a New Windows PC
How to Transfer Photos to a New Windows PC
Reviewing Privacy Settings During Windows 11 Setup
How to Update BIOS or UEFI Firmware on a Windows PC
How to set up OneDrive on a new Windows PC
How to set the correct monitor refresh rate in Windows 11
How to Install Windows 11 from a USB Drive
How to Connect Windows to Wi-Fi During Initial Setup
Choosing Between a Microsoft Account and a Local Account in Windows 11
How to Migrate Your Windows PC Using an External Drive
Configuring Essential Software on a New Windows PC
How to Configure File History Backups on Windows 11