New Windows 11 Laptop? Do This First: Optimize, Customize, and Secure It!

New Windows 11 Laptop? Do This First: Optimize, Customize, and Secure It! | 2023 Edition

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TOC:
1:38 Initial Setup (you can skip this)
3:38 Check your specs to make sure you got what you ordered
4:28 Remove Bloatware
10:48 Install These Programs (if you want)
12:28 Secure Windows 11
Extra Credit!
Pick an Office Suite: 15:38
Three Key Firefox Extensions 16:21
Customize the look (huge improvement): 17:21
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@teksyndicate Жыл бұрын

TOC: 1:38 Initial Setup (you can skip this) 3:38 Check your specs to make sure you got what you ordered 4:28 Remove Bloatware 10:48 Install These Programs (if you want) 12:28 Secure Windows 11 Extra Credit! 15:38 Pick an Office Suite 16:21 Three Key Firefox Extensions 17:21 Customize the look (huge improvement)

@felurianmasters4369 Жыл бұрын

Bro, I despise windows. Mint is great and all, but needing windows is terribly a thing. Is mac even in a good spot, compared to the invasion win10 is of that which used to be privacy, or the content ownership usurpation that is win11 we now know and love. Topical video would be sweet, a reply also would be appreciated. I know there's no easy answer.

@felurianmasters4369 Жыл бұрын

Ts25 for vpn?

@abbiotic777 11 ай бұрын

26:00 install power toys

@keylanoslokj1806 6 ай бұрын

Can you do the 2024 version of this please?

@goldenchild5296 3 ай бұрын

Does all this information still apply or has any of it changed if so personally I would LOVE an updated version of this

@Itallcostsmoney Жыл бұрын

Recommendation for getting rid of extras: Right click on the taskbar and turn off: News & Interests, Show Cortana, Show TaskView Button, Show People, Show Windows Ink Space, Search : Hidden -> Uncheck Show Search Highlights You can still press the windows key and search without having to have the search bar on the screen.

@furnitureandbedding776 9 ай бұрын

I don't see any options to get rid of News and Interests. I wonder if they disabled the option to disable lol

@tak60viz 8 ай бұрын

I tried to turn those off as well. No luck.@@furnitureandbedding776

@FeArhsma21 Жыл бұрын

Man I am always so impressed with you how to set up your laptop after you get it. Please don't stop doing these videos. I learn so much from them. That keyboard at the end is pretty slick, but i just baught a very pricey keyboard from Glorious Gmmk full size custom with khail box browns switches and I just love. I will remember that keyboard might be really nice one to take with you places on trip for like laptop use. Have a good one my friend and God Bless.

@edison3571 9 ай бұрын

The sad fact of Windows operating system is that you have to De-bloat and turn off adware, spyware, and malware before you even use your computer should be quite concerning.

@bellissimo4520 Ай бұрын

Especially the fact that a paid-for, non-free OS wants to force ads on their users... this is just beyond ridiculous. Microsoft is pushing people away as hard as they can.

@lukeluckynblue1873 8 күн бұрын

it's not it's just a business ..like they pay them to be installed in thier laptop this is how you make money it's pretty simple nothing like goverment spying on you ordinary JOE : D

@-Vikson Жыл бұрын

I had one of these saved from 6 years back, glad you've done an update.

@elizabethandiosa4579 7 ай бұрын

Ty. I am glad this popped up to view. Such great timing .

@GregReavis Жыл бұрын

Gonna be saving this for my windows 11 setup video. Remembering all this is impossible but that’s what windows has turned into.

@WindsSunrise1 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate these windows optimization videos

@Cora996b 11 ай бұрын

OMG Thank you!!! That center task bar alignment has been driving me batty for months.

@seapanda-117 Жыл бұрын

This was great. Subscribed. Thanks for showing us these tools!

@NeptuneSega Жыл бұрын

Thanks for everything you do Logan.

@Otis151 Жыл бұрын

Weird. I just reinstalled my OS yesterday. Timing of this video couldn’t be more perfect. Thanks!

@GubernareMens Жыл бұрын

It's always great to see this kind of video - very useful! It was actually the Win10 version which had me subscribe years ago.

@brostradamus11 Жыл бұрын

Cool video, fun and informative with a solid delivery

@mrradio4944 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video!! It has helped me tremendously

@michelleleadley8938 7 ай бұрын

Great content with lots of information explained well. Thank you.

@yogaguy111 3 ай бұрын

yeah, i concur. i really appreciate you for putting this together in the spirit of helping others. im set

@chrisrice5740 3 ай бұрын

Awesome video. Thank you! Very indepth and all in one place! I've been dreading setting up my new laptop arriving tomorrow. Having all this useful info in one place will make life a lot easier.

@dozza89 8 ай бұрын

Great video, many thanks. I'm really digging your music too, great stuff.

@talldarkstrangerpr Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Got that W11 Pro key via your link. Worked like charm.

@user-hv9sg5pl8b 8 ай бұрын

When I got my new Windows 11 laptop about 18 months ago, the first thing I did was remove the SSD with Windows on it, and installed a much larger one. I then installed Manjaro Linux. The original SSD is sitting in my desk drawer in case I ever think I want Windows again, but I doubt that I will. Perfectly happy with Manjaro (or any other Linux distribution - they are virtually all superior to Windows if you are not a heavy gamer). No bloatware, no spyware, no tracking, no worry about product keys, virtually no threat of virus, etc.

@frankcastle6298 8 ай бұрын

Did you make a video of that?

@user-hv9sg5pl8b 8 ай бұрын

@@frankcastle6298 No, I am not a video creator. There are plenty of KZfaq videos about how to change out an SSD. As long as it's not one soldered onto the motherboard it is very simple, once you get the laptop case open. Look for a video on your specific laptop, and you should find what you need. Each laptop is a little different, but the procedure is quite similar. Then just find a video about installing whatever distribution of Linux you prefer. Linux Mint is one of the current favorites for new users. Plenty of information out there. It is a fairly simple procedure if you are at all someone who is a tinkerer or at all tech savvy and want to learn. There is some learning and research involved when changing operating systems, but it is MUCH, MUCH easier than it was only a few years ago. I highly encourage anyone interested to give it a try, you will be pleasantly surprised.

@frankcastle6298 8 ай бұрын

I know how to change out SSD. I'm considering getting my son a gaming PC or laptop haven't made my mind up for what would be better for him. I need to upgrade my pc as well I have a 10 yr old Dell XPS 8700 I've never used Linux but have always wanted to learn it I'm just tired of windows.

@PhenomMy_Journey 2 ай бұрын

Do you have any suggestions. I'm a beginner learner in updating my operating system and would love some tips on what to do first.

@user-hv9sg5pl8b 2 ай бұрын

@@PhenomMy_Journey The first suggestion, would be to make back-ups of any important documents or photos that cannot be replaced easily. Don't forget any receipts, user manuals, tax returns, personal correspondence that you want to save. You can either do this online to a remote server somewhere (google, one drive, many others) or you can do what I do and save them to an external, usb hard drive. No need to change out the SSD, unless you wish to save your Windows install. The first few times I switched exclusively to Windows, I didn't bother, and had no regrets. I will probably Wipe out the Windows from that saved SSD eventually - I see no reason to ever go back. At this point, I would suggest either Linux Mint, Zorin OS, or MX Linux. All three are very easy to install and configure.

@skohaya 7 ай бұрын

Awesome video! So helpful. Thanks

@CouldBeElliot 9 ай бұрын

That UAC tip is really good, thanks

@kokosensei5231 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@papaandrey8597 5 ай бұрын

Thank's for some really nice tips and hints! They are great time savers!

@jimakos75 9 ай бұрын

Amazing video and ideas thank you my friend! Love from Greece!

@agtaylor78 8 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks for making this. New to Windows 11 myself and this was very helpful. I do got to admit, I like some of the changes since I have the Surface Pro 9, and a lot of the changes are great for when I am using it as a tablet. But your vide was such a great help to get my machine dialed in for my perfect experience. Looks and works like a desktop/laptop when I have the keyboard attached, and great tablet experience when I use it in that mode. Perfect tips and tricks here. Followed you, excellent content!

@mitchy7051 Жыл бұрын

Bonus tip. For the newer Lenovo I had to be online to install windows. I haven't figured out a workaround for that yet :( 😞 However, we did figure out to create an offline user during setup. You just pick Domain user, and since you aren't joined to domain, you trick windows into creating a local user. Ty for video, btw

@paulcastle7420 6 ай бұрын

Thanks - That was informative, and you are a great orator!

@abbiotic777 Жыл бұрын

i looove the 8-bit music thing in the background. chef's kiss

@nickbjones8833 10 ай бұрын

thanks heaps it helped lots

@TheFruitingChamber 9 ай бұрын

Hey good ol tek syndicate been a minute! Good video brother thanks!

@error4159 Жыл бұрын

His changes to Windows 11 makes it look like KDE Plasma.

@kaboulscabal4816 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video ... getting a new Windows 11 laptop in next week ... can't wait to de-bloatify it using your tips!

@IND4GR0V3 Жыл бұрын

cranking these videos out since windows 8 keep it up

@savingmoneyunapologetically Жыл бұрын

HEY, I just found your channel and subbed! I love it already. Thanks for sharing

@felurianmasters4369 Жыл бұрын

Logans the man

@Wildmutationblu Жыл бұрын

Dude! I didn't even know you were in a rock band until watcing this video. I retired from playing lead guitar many years ago due to illness. I hope you and your bandmates are well.

@martyp2138 Жыл бұрын

Getting ready to swap out the 2TB nVME in my Thinkpad P1 for a 4TB (huge dropbox for work) and wanted to play around with my current setup to try things out. This video was super helpful. Tried a windows debloat app (BloatyNosyapp), the checkmark on icons has annoyed me for months and never knew compact mode existed either. Explorer Patcher is the icing on the cake. Super mall task bar, legacy style taskbar without icons and Win 10 right-click (without reg edit), Win 10 start menu - now it feels like I'm running Windows 11 Pro for Workstations. Thanks!

@RobertKeenanComp-U-Right 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for tutorial. I would also add uncheck hide folder/file extensions.

@emmaben9104 3 ай бұрын

Waow Can’t wait to try all this Beautiful video

@LuckyAzazel 5 ай бұрын

Used your Whokeys code and link, thanks!

@rakkazoid 8 ай бұрын

honestly a really good and informative video, not treating the watcher like a total moron. cheers i got some nice tips.

@cryptojoe981 6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@dandrevs Жыл бұрын

Love these kind of videos alongside NAS videos.

@xV3LOCITYx Жыл бұрын

This is an awesome video Lots of informative information.

@teksyndicate Жыл бұрын

The best kind of information!

@AlexFromToronto Ай бұрын

Great video. As a legacy PC user who’s been in the Mac game for a while this is a nice intro to getting a newly acquired laptop setup.

@carlosclaptrix 2 ай бұрын

That's very good! Thank you!

@hugosantos1476 Жыл бұрын

"Everything will be so round we'll have to buy circular monitors" LOL

@infotruther 10 ай бұрын

i like round. feels warm

@christylumpa4357 6 ай бұрын

Brilliant stuff!!!!!

@vincetaylor6126 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, really great video thanks.

@fardrives Ай бұрын

i love your 8 bit music!

@sim9955 2 ай бұрын

Very useful video! Thank you! I've never considered setting up bitlocker, getting a new laptop soon, probably will enable it this time.

@fdrehug7318 Ай бұрын

Love your music

@bertvantol9669 Жыл бұрын

GREAT !! For Debloating, I use the Chris Titus Debloat Utility. For more Clean-up I use Glary Utilities

@nmadw2836 Жыл бұрын

Great Video. No one makes this kind of content any more

@JosephAraya Жыл бұрын

check out Tech YES City, he does this type of content

@FlyboyHelosim Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure a lot of KZfaqrs do.

@Chukijay Жыл бұрын

They definitely do lol

@infotruther 10 ай бұрын

no one??? lol

@infotruther 10 ай бұрын

chris titus does lol

@preetsharan5661 7 ай бұрын

The first thing I did after downgrading to Windows 11 was "upgrading" back to Windows 10

@cesar-et2ip Ай бұрын

Amazing video, keep it up

@47Seagull 3 ай бұрын

Great video. I'm just about to move back to Windows after 10 years on Mac so this was of great use. Interestingly I just bought a Thinkpad so everything is relevant to me. Thanks 😀

@FlyboyHelosim Жыл бұрын

And once you've finished all of that... create an image of the SSD to a hard drive. That way, you can simply restore that if it all goes tits up without having to go through the whole monotonous process again.

@HypnoticSuggestion Жыл бұрын

Great video and ofc always enjoying your music. For viewers; I recommend GpuZ, a tiny app that will let you have a quick view of Gpu temp and usage statistics, as well as Cpu temp. HWiNFO64, MSI Afterburner, Notepad++, CpuZ, IrfanView and Winamp (newly updated!) are a few others.

@error4159 Жыл бұрын

I download all the apps you listed on a new install except for Winamp. I switched to Foobar when Winamp was discontinued years ago and I can't go back, lol.

@BANKIHANMA 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Thank you this video helped huge, anyone who just got a new laptop or pc this is the only video you need to watch to get you started

@robertsvideeo 6 ай бұрын

Totally love your video and I am so happy to have watched it priori to the first boot of my Lenovo. I‘ve got one question though, next to installed programs, there are tons of Apps , some of which I have no clue what they are. Is there an overview which Apps can be uninstalled?

@samconomo3726 5 ай бұрын

Great video,one of the best,

@cool-aquarian 9 ай бұрын

One more thing i always do: Show file extensions for known file types.😊

@nuknuk128 8 ай бұрын

i just learnt from another video that when installing win 11 if you set it to english world it wont install all those apps like tik tok and disney etc, then you can just change it to english US after install

@regwatson2017 6 ай бұрын

Yes that would have been a better way to get rid of the bloatware....so much easier

@pcsecuritychannel Жыл бұрын

When you say things like Windows Defender is really good, it is better than everything else, I'm very curious where you got that information from? Could you possibly link some sources or say if it is based on your experience as a user in terms of how easy it is to use or whatever.

@sotonin 10 ай бұрын

Windows hasn't needed third party anti virus for flipping years man. waste of money

@stefaniedc1128 5 ай бұрын

Is there any way you could show us how you set up your gaming folders? I want to know what your best practices are, so I can emulate!

@acideye 2 ай бұрын

Nice video!

@CaptainBollocks.... Ай бұрын

I did a reset last week (I've been messing about with registry and various programs so a fresh install was needed) I also did a reset last night and on both occasions had no option to set-up in offline mode.

@singinmime Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the new keyboard to go with my new laptop.

@ivans.935 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips. However, I’m puzzled that you didn’t mention one of the most important Windows settings that must be changed - show file extensions in Windows Explorer.

@timturner9315 5 ай бұрын

Mine windows 11 new gaming laptop showed them by default.

@lesleybergman3067 11 ай бұрын

Serendipity! My laptop was just delivered (upgrade from Windows 7). Thanks so much for all this info. I can venture forth with confidence and unbox this thing. And *maybe* retire my trusty 10 year-old PC.

@alvarolopez2353 8 ай бұрын

Do you have a video for the steam installation in a separate folder?

@DonzLockz 2 ай бұрын

Freaking awesome! TY 🙏🤠🇦🇺

@alexanderverbin1609 Жыл бұрын

Hello Ward, thank you for the video, I found something new for myself. The question is, what is your new laptop? And why did you make this choice? what about Legion and Thinkpad t440p? Thank you.

@richard21995 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this great tutorial, unfortunately I only see having trouble getting connected. I don't have Internet option must have changed?

@rotemlv Жыл бұрын

You should know that firefox has an https only mode - no plugs needed.

@jGRite Жыл бұрын

I know one thing I need, I need to be able to disable super (windows key) + C so that Cortana is not accidentally triggered.

@Jdjfjfigkgigjfjfjej Жыл бұрын

Wish he covered Cortana removal

@infotruther 10 ай бұрын

try o&o shut up

@squidyboy7188 4 ай бұрын

the most detailed and useful information on new laptops for dummies 💯

@aledwidge Жыл бұрын

Sir, would you do a video on how you install Steam? Thanks

@stevenmarkeveys864 6 ай бұрын

Once you bypass microsoft saying no internet can you just go inti settings and turn it on? Or will it prompt you to sign into microsoft when you tey to hook up? Thanks btw, nice job on video!

@smokeyyunick2675 Жыл бұрын

Always great job. Now waiting for your install Windows 11 the right way!

@itsdeonlol Жыл бұрын

This helps!

@private-nobody6667 2 ай бұрын

I am about to get a new computer today or tomorrow, and this information is helpful. I genuinely appreciate you sharing this information as I was disappointed that I had to go to Windows 11, which I didn't want, but I learned something new today regarding having the Windows 10 look and feel. I appreciate that information, as I will be implementing that on my new Alienware m18 r2, along with the information you gave regarding setting u the new computer. Again, I thank you for sharing. You have a new sub.

@fdrehug7318 Ай бұрын

Ninite is one of those thing I use first on a new system, nice to see you use it to

@spankyham9607 Жыл бұрын

The last computer I did out of the box Windows 11 the option for no internet wasn't there. Had to Shift F10 and tick tack the magic commands to bypass that crap.

@paulzeev 8 ай бұрын

I saw this video like 20 times thank you, this is genuinely the best setup video with explanations and best start up programs plus installers. On top of this I also changed the settings for download locations to load on My secondary drive. So now any download or program installation goes straight to the secondary drive. A tad bit tricky but it took 2 times to get it perfect. Just be careful with the registry edit and all is well. Thanks again

@PhenomMy_Journey 2 ай бұрын

How did you do that? Help please. Thank you.

@Pj-ej1tq 2 ай бұрын

Did not see this until I had partially installed a few apps on my new windows 11 laptop. Should I attempt a new setup from similar to out of box start?

@keithmonahan3788 10 ай бұрын

As already mentioned “no one makes videos like this anymore.” And I “totally agree.” Clear concise speedy, very informative and intuitive. You have a new subscriber today. Absolutely amazing video love the topic. I love it when two minds think a like. Absolutely 👍👍 and of course ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thanks so much my friend for all you do !!!

@cstpa1 5 ай бұрын

just got my first windows pc in over 10 years. no idea what im doing. youre the first video ive clicked on 🤞

@Cod-Convict 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video I love gaming but always had consoles I just got out of prison a year ago and was away for 12 years , so I’m out of date with this stuff but have been learning a lot and I own a Lenovo loq ryzen7 well I’m waiting on it but it’s on the way so this video really helps me a lot thank you so much man and I can’t wait to play and use this loq I have hers such good things I got mine with a 4050 so I know I got a deal for a reason but I’m ok with that and just can’t wait

@MAD450r2 9 ай бұрын

what theme are you running to get explorer to be dark mode? ive tried a few on windows 10 and none seem to work correctly?

@notnecessary7730 9 ай бұрын

Th for this video, I do have a question. Can't we just uninstall the bloat through settings- Windows apps??

@b.c.2177 9 ай бұрын

In my case turning off the Internet did not work. I used a wrong MS account and then it offered me the option to go ahead with local account.

@fillipeamg5877 8 ай бұрын

Why not format with a clean ISO beforehand? It would also use the oem key but with less bloat

@ironsteal Жыл бұрын

Did you get the 22h2 update that isn't on all windows 11 installs

@Tw-light 8 ай бұрын

Bro I'm interested in your lego build, looks awesome 😅

@JillHarvis-vz1kf Жыл бұрын

I put the windows 10 style start menu with explorerpatcher but with that style my start menu did not open. I am on the latest windows 11 insider preview build for the dev channel.

@user-qy9tf2im7f Жыл бұрын

One thing he missed, before turning on Bit Locker, be sure to install a printer, so that you can print and store the key. You can also sign in and out of your MS Account and back up the key there. Watch yourself here, some Laptop OEM Versions of Windows Pro automatically enable Bit Locker and I have had done initial updates, that caused the Bit Locker Screen appear after restart, this only happened once with a Dell, but if I di not have the printed Key I would have been SOOL and would have needed to download and reinstall Windows and Dell Apps and stated all over again!