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Did a clean Windows install? Do these 6 things before anything else

Just finished a clean Windows install? Make sure you don’t miss these six critical steps to secure, optimize, and set up your ...
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Here's how I go from a fresh Windows install to everything set up in just 20 minutes

Performing a fresh or “clean” installation of Windows can improve responsiveness and performance on your PC if you have been using it for an extended period. The OS starts to lag after prolonged use.
Ars Technica

Dozens of things you can do to clean up a fresh install of Windows 11 24H2 and Edge

Microsoft should be the one to clean up a fresh install of Windows 11 24H2 and Edge, NOT the users. If they did just that I bet MANY Win10 users with suitable PC's would be willing to install 11. As ...

9 things I always do after setting up Windows 11 - and why you should too

Microsoft's default settings for Windows 11 are filled with tiny annoyances, including unnecessary taskbar icons and unwanted apps. Here's how to declutter your new setup and maximize your security ...
Computerworld

7 reasons to clean install (not upgrade) Windows 11

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and more. With the Windows 10 end of support date arriving on October 14, ...