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New Windows 11 Laptop? Do This First: Optimize, Customize, and Secure It! | 2023 Edition
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- Published on Mar 14, 2026
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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
Windows 11 Links:
YOU NEED a vpn on your laptop: www.privateint...
My wallpaper: / 1586540305792176128
Geek Uninstaller: geekuninstalle...
OR Bulk Crap Uninstaller: www.bcuninstal...
Ninite to get programs: ninite.com/
Explorer Patcher: github.com/val...
Microsoft Power Toys: github.com/mic...
Firefox extensions
AdGuard: addons.mozilla...
Privacy Badger: addons.mozilla...
HTTPS Everywhere: addons.mozilla...
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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!
15:38 Pick an Office Suite
16:21 Three Key Firefox Extensions
17:21 Customize the look (huge improvement)
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.
Ts25 for vpn?
26:00 install power toys
Can you do the 2024 version of this please?
Does all this information still apply or has any of it changed if so personally I would LOVE an updated version of this
"Everything will be so round we'll have to buy circular monitors" LOL
i like round. feels warm
what is life? life is installing and uninstalling and updating and restarting and coffee-drinking and jittering and fidgeting and finally flatlining... .. . ______
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.
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.
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
Yeah that's why i prefer linux every day.😂
But to control the people chat they have no issue
I'm not worried. I spent a lot of money, I can spend a few hours setting everything up.
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.
I don't see any options to get rid of News and Interests. I wonder if they disabled the option to disable lol
I tried to turn those off as well. No luck.@furnitureandbedding776
His changes to Windows 11 makes it look like KDE Plasma.
Gonna be saving this for my windows 11 setup video. Remembering all this is impossible but that’s what windows has turned into.
yeah, i concur. i really appreciate you for putting this together in the spirit of helping others. im set
14:32 Device Encryption not found in settings in 2024.
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.
Create an image
@simonhengchunkeat2783 Yes.
I had one of these saved from 6 years back, glad you've done an update.
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.
honestly a really good and informative video, not treating the watcher like a total moron. cheers i got some nice tips.
OMG Thank you!!! That center task bar alignment has been driving me batty for months.
Weird. I just reinstalled my OS yesterday. Timing of this video couldn’t be more perfect. Thanks!
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.
Just got my new gaming laptop, and window 11 is like "its free real state"
2:37 if yours doesn't have that option, what I had to do was hit shift + f10 to launch command prompt and then type OOBE\BYPASSNRO and hit enter and then it reboots and gives the option to say you don't have an internet connection
This is patched, Chris Titus Tech has a video on a viable alternative
That's weird it worked for me..
Some laptops use shift+FN+F10
I know one thing I need, I need to be able to disable super (windows key) + C so that Cortana is not accidentally triggered.
Wish he covered Cortana removal
try o&o shut up
Thanks for tutorial. I would also add uncheck hide folder/file extensions.
You should know that firefox has an https only mode - no plugs needed.
I didn't even have the privaty setting option with all those switches💀
Do you have a video for the steam installation in a separate folder?
That "I don't have internet" option disappeard a long time ago on 11.
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.
Mine windows 11 new gaming laptop showed them by default.
17:42 mark I think
i love the part he says ,"everything will be so round in the future will just have to buy circular monitors" this killed me 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
nobody noticed that techsourse (edgar oganesyan) is the person who owns that TS25 code
I cannot move my windows speaker to replace it with ear trumpet
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.
26:00 install power toys
Dosnt windows 11 home not have "I dont have internet" option
Ty. I am glad this popped up to view. Such great timing .
Great Video. No one makes this kind of content any more
I'm pretty sure a lot of RUclipsrs do.
They definitely do lol
no one??? lol
chris titus does lol
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the most detailed and useful information on new laptops for dummies 💯
It doesn't let you add offline account anymore even in sign in options
I can't bypass the wifi start up internet connection... what should I do?
Sir, would you do a video on how you install Steam?
Thanks
I remember watching this guy review the 8600GT in ancient times.
Can you do a video on how to clean install Windows 11 on a new laptop
scrolling? how do we scroll on a touch pad? theres no mouse wheel lol
Lots of very good info here. My only problem (being north of age 70) is the speed. I had trouble following the cursor and kept having to backtrack if I wanted to see a particular screen you were referencing. That being said, I saved the video so I can check things out again.
The first step would be activating dark mode to save your eyes then we can talk
Getting new laptop soon, this is gold, thanks fella.
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
"I don't have Internet" is not available by default for the Windows Home edition, to bypass this:
Follow the Windows 11 install process until you get to the "choose a country" screen.
Press Shift + F10 to open a command prompt. Copy and paste OOBE\BYPASSNRO into command prompt, and press Enter to disable the Internet connection requirement. The computer will reboot, and take you back to the "choose a country" screen from there you can proceed with the "I don't have Internet" local account install.
Great content with lots of information explained well. Thank you.
Bro I'm interested in your lego build, looks awesome 😅
GREAT !!
For Debloating, I use the Chris Titus Debloat Utility.
For more Clean-up I use Glary Utilities
superr helpful vid tyyyy
also setting up computers takes wayyy to long. The constant updating and waiting was driving me insane.
5:12…control button scrolling down, nothing happens. Task bar icons don’t change size.
This was great. Subscribed. Thanks for showing us these tools!
Great video. Some updates: Windows 11 now has an EarTrumpet type functionality built-in. And HTTPS Everywhere's no longer available since Firefox comes with something similar built-in.
Im stuck at 20:46. I cant seem to get rid of the "mobile" style on the taskbar for volume, wifi, date and time. Ive got properties open and downloaded explorer patcher but i cant get rid of tje mobile look
Device Encryption is missing on my windows 11 laptop, what can i do? Running on windows 11 home version 22H2
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.
Cool video, fun and informative with a solid delivery
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.
Thank's for some really nice tips and hints! They are great time savers!
Th for this video, I do have a question. Can't we just uninstall the bloat through settings- Windows apps??
Thanks man. I'll be having a new system by tomorrow and will use most of this steps.
One more thing i always do:
Show file extensions for known file types.😊
Yeah, why?
https everywhere does not show up. is it no longer there?
Amazing video and ideas thank you my friend! Love from Greece!
Many things I didn’t know! Thank you
The original PREY for PC was amazing!
I found a way around getting around the being forced to sign into a Microsoft account. Where it requested my user name and password, I typed random keys for both user name and password and when I pressed sign in it just said that it doesn't work and then proceeded to register me as a local user.
Same here
Without this helpful video I would have signed up though.
Thanks for everything you do Logan.
I wish I watched this before I opened my new computer an hour ago 😅
At location 6:50 when you create a restore point, I get to the point where I select the drive, do you double click on the icon, I tried that, it didn't work the ICON shows selected, but I cannot go into the next phase where it opens up the window. What am I doing wrong, so it's not letting me go into setting it.
That UAC tip is really good, thanks
Best advice there is, tanks. I followed nearly all of it, worked perfectly.
Great Video, how do you get the classic task manager back like you have in the video? Can't find the option in the patcher?
doesnt firefox have https only mode within its settings?
Thanks so much for this
With explorer patcher open shell works again thank god lol
Im trying to get my link shortcuts on my desktop screen to go into the task bar. Having a hard time finding out how to do that. I know you can do it with apps but these are website shortcuts and I can't seem to find how to do it.
Love these kind of videos alongside NAS videos.
hello Tek Syndicate. I bought an msi freedos laptop. When i first boot it opens. When i click on reboot it's not rebooting just waiting on rebooting screen and doesnt open anymore. First desktop encounter is weird also it doesnt instal drivers just bugging middle of installations. What will i do?
Thank you for the new keyboard to go with my new laptop.
Did you get the 22h2 update that isn't on all windows 11 installs
For EarTrumpet. What settings do I need to change to drag over to the icon?
At first glance, that beards nefarious.... once you started talking it became much more clear, your cool 😎
Followed your Windows 10 laptop setup guide from 8 years ago for 2 laptops, thanks for coming in clutch with a Windows 11 guide for my 3rd new laptop 👊
Watching this because im about too get a new laptop windows 11
After I went to github to customizer to windows ten it just went off
Hey good ol tek syndicate been a minute! Good video brother thanks!
Awesome video! So helpful. Thanks
Awesome demo. I thought I was savvy setting up new Machines but got into the habit of “same as before and before that and before that” this is a whole new way
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.
I am away from my laptop at this moment. But i have just purchased extra storage and upgraded ram and ssd for it. Now, I can't wait to install my new ugrades and start fresh from scratch, using the information you provide in this great video. Thank you for helping those of us who are less knowledgeable about this stuff. Best video I've found yet. Thanks again.
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.
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.
Interesting though one thing I normally do from a security standpoint is that I'll normally set up a local account with limited access rather than use a supervisor level account. If I need supervisor level, I'll temporarily go to supervisor level until I no longer need it. I'll normally set the supervisor up as a separate account rather than use the built-in account and I won't use the built-in guest account either. That's usually one of the last things I'll do when setting up Windows.
This is an amazing video. As someone who hasn’t had a computer in over a decade this was explained very well. Thank you!
thanks heaps it helped lots
Great video, many thanks. I'm really digging your music too, great stuff.
They just removed "HTTPS Everywhere" for some reason.
hahah everytime u got a coffee i got a beer ..... german things xD
It's always great to see this kind of video - very useful! It was actually the Win10 version which had me subscribe years ago.
HTTPS everywhere is no longer available. Any alternatives you recommend?
I’m just setting up my new computer and using your site to set up, thanks for your great advice. I know it was two years again but most of the advice still works. Did you have a discount code for the Private Internet Access VPN? Thanks Brad
Electricsheep is always fun that I have kept on my computers since my first build way back… hah