The first things to set up in Windows 10

Whether you have just unpacked a brand new PC or recently updated your software, when you start your computer with Windows 10 for the first time, there are some settings and presets you want to enable to ensure the best User experience.

First, sign in to your Microsoft account to sync your previous settings and save any new settings you make in Windows 10. Then check for updates – if you just updated with an older version of Windows 10, you will want to do this to make sure you have the latest version of everything. To stay up to date, sign up for the Windows Insider program to access the latest features.

Here is the next round of settings you want to change:

• Go to Show and fine-tune Night light mode to adjust the color temperature of the screen during dark hours.
• Go to Alerts and actions to turn off all these Microsoft alerts.
• Go to Storage and turn on Storage Sense to keep the system clean.
• Once your apps are installed, go to Taskbar and “Choose which icons to display on the taskbar” to keep everything neat.
• Similarly, go to Apper and click Start-up to determine which apps start automatically when your computer starts, which should be just one or two for the most part.