There are a bunch of variables you might not know about, sure, but this isnt rocket science.
Im willing to bet that 99 percent of you will go with the default option, as you should.
From there, Windows will ask you to connect to a wireless connection.
I recommend using your systems Ethernet connection, if applicable.
After that, Windows will chug along and do some important setup things that take just a moment.
More just a moment background tasks will follow.
Odds are good that most of you will be using Windows with a personal Microsoft account.
At this point, Microsoft will ask you to sign in with a Microsoft account.
If you dont have one, sign up for one.
Its a great way to save a little time when youre setting up a new PC.
I flash a grin, stare at my laptops webcam, and continue on.
Microsoft will also ask if you want to link your smartphone with your PC.
Windows should then ask if you want to make Cortana your personal assistant.
Finally, Microsoft will ask you about various privacy configs youd like to review for your Windows PC.
Close that, and lets have some more fun setting up your OS.
To do this, punch the start button, punch in update, and click onCheck for updates.
poke the big Check for updates button in the subsequent window.
While that runs, click onAdvanced Options.
poke the back arrow and punch Change active hours.
Click Change how we free up space automatically to adjust exactly what Windows is deleting on your behalf.
I also like looking at Overview to see just how much data Ive used over the past 30 days.
Thanks, Steam downloads.
Personalization
This ones a biggie.
you’re free to also set your system to use the much-loved dark mode, via theColorstab.
All of Windows Personalization options are pretty easy to figure out, but definitely dont overlook theStarttab.
Accounts
Since you already set up your Microsoft account when installing Windows 10 (right?
), theres not much worth tweaking in this section.
it’s possible for you to also set a picture password if youre feeling fancy.
you’re able to also create regular system accounts for people who arent members of your family.
you could configure what gets synchronizedor turn it off entirelyin this screen.
you’ve got the option to also assign hotkeys for each of these features.
Heck, we havent even covered the Control Panel yet, and thats alotmore options to look at.
Look for future guides that dig even deeper into the OS.
For now, go have some fun with Windows.
This article was originally published in May 2018 by David Murphy.
He updated it in December 2020 with new screenshots and clarifications based on todays Windows 10 OS.
