10 things you should do to improve every new Windows PC

This document lists 10 enhancements you should make to every new Windows PC, no matter whether it is a workstation or the family media computer.

Getting a new computer, even if it's only a new workstation at work, should be a happy experience. A new PC means more power, faster processing, and usually a better display. However, all new PCs could stand some tweaking to make them even better. This download lists 10 tweaks that should be made to every new Windows PC. These tweaks will bring out the best in your new PC and give you a solid foundation for future applications and operating system updates. Some of the suggested tweaks include:

• Prepare the PC for the Internet
• Configuring the file system
• Turn on ClearType and adjust Desktop settings

This download lists 10 things to do to a new PC, but there are plenty more. What do you do to a new PC that we've forgotten? What mandatory, at least in your mind, applications do you install on every new PC?

This download is also available as a TechRepublic article.