And that stupid 'NEWS/Weather' icon that opens on 'hover'. Takes 2 seconds to disable or set to open on mouse click. Open on hover... what kind of crap is that...
@Britec09 At 10:01 MUX setting My Alienware laptop and a specific key then allow you to switch between iGPU and dGPU. This laptop is so old, that it has Windows 7 installed on it. I believe the processors are core 2 Duo, either 7600U or 7800U..... Are you telling me that they need backwards that far? That you need to reboot in order to switch when I did not??
The McAfee removal is a real pain in the butt. Even with revo there's still stuff of them on the laptop. At least mine, and this I tried to remove with revo pro!
You can turn off sign-in under the "Sign-in Options". Depending on what version of Windows you have, there's a timer (1-15min) or Upon Restart option in the dropdown menu. But they all have a "Never" option in there too.
i just recently purchased a msi crosshair 15u and this video helped me remove everything i needed to remove. I honestly thing buying a "gaming" Laptop it should come bare bones for maximum performance...
As far as I can tell, Open Shell (formerly Classic Shell) still works with Windows 11. I'm still using it with Windows 10. The newest version is: OpenShellSetup_4_4_170. You can choose from three start menu looks, but my favorite is Windows 7. Oh, and did I mention it's free?
Thank you so much. I just wished you had included N-GeForce Experience ( since including myself, and many others are not aware of this. You’ve done a excellent work.
First thing to do is uninstall bloatware, and immediately later do not forget to install chunky software! And yes, do not log using Microsoft's account, but give your data to elsewere.
You are the man Brian, you are so good to me without you knowing it... Love you man... Just got an Asus Vivo ook x515ea_f515ea and with your tips, did make lots differences... Taa 👍
on the topic i would say the only thing you need to do with a new laptop is format, put a OS you like and that's it keeping stuff up to date is common sense now a days
I purchased the same laptop last October except mine came with an Intel CPU. So far, it's been spot on with speed and no hiccups. I will be upgrading the NVMe drive and memory after the warranty wears out. Surprisingly, the warranty for LENOVO computers is very affordable than others. Good choice, Britec. I hope you get lots of good life out of it and enjoy it!
Ur lucky I don't like the AMD Version because there are some problems with the AMD Version, like with their TPM which cause stutters in windows 11. So annoying I wish I got the intel version and FYI if you get the intel version your laptop is Legion 5i and not the Legion 5 as Legion 5 is for AMD Models and the "i" come for intel model.
@TypicalSamYT Mine as well that I just received today. Ryzen 7 and GTX 3070. I want all the in's/outs before I even fire it up. My MSI got stuck in manual boot mode after a microsoft update and I've finally gotten tired of doing it. I can't wait to see what this thing is going to look like, after using my msi with GTX 765m for the last 6 years XD Although, I got HUGE use out of this msi, so can't complain. It has served me well and was purchased used for $400 and isn't even slow by any means. This Legion 5 was a deal I couldn't pass up.
Hello! I have the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro RTX 3070 140w. I think you've mistakenly pointed out about that Turning on Hybrid Mode, actually it saves battery and uses the integrated GPU. As such, lower FPS and uses Freesync instead of GSync. Turning it off makes the High Performace GPU directly connect to the monitor and thus enables GSync.
Yeah, I just posted the same thing. He completely waffled the difference between Hybrid and Discrete mode. You never want to be on Hybrid unless you are at work with multiple monitors. Gamers will always need to be on Discrete mode to isolate the GPU as you have said. I was kinda mind blown when he was saying all that lol. He has no idea that he is not running his gaming laptops correct for gaming lol.
Pay attention to what you are buying from Stardock. I use their Fences software. I decided to buy a package and thought I was buying one time licenses and discovered I'd bought a subscription. So I'll buy individual software next time. I have dropped a number of programs, like Acronis, because of the change to subscription only model.
i use open shell (classic shell) and explore patcher for my start menu/taskbar since it brings back all of windows 10 features with a windows 7 looking start menu kinda like you have its all free
long time viewer, thank you for all the great information. Is there a simple way to identify bloatware to insure I done remove any necessary files or applications? Many thanks
I like to scan first, using a bootable antivirus. One laptop I bought 20 years ago from a dealer in Manchester was infected. I called them and told them. Looking back perhaps I could have done more, but I don't know what.
It's really better to make an installer disk with the media creation tool and do a fresh install of the machine. All that bloatware will leave residu on the system even after removing.
Cool man great video ! However , I’m still stuck on command 1 , uhh this is the first window type product I’ve owned ,so I’m going to need a shorter leash on the blow by blow , I only know IOS ,android,and chrome os ,Little Linux but not enough to brag about
Thank you so much for the walkthrough, I am just about the most computer illiterate person ever and been needing help to set up my new Legion. Quick question, I got the exact same laptop you did, is there any way to add RGB to it? I believe the trade off I made was to give up a bit of res and no RGB but backlit keyboard instead. I was bummed but everything else at this price point had way lesser specs.
Great video, altho I expected you to mention "make a backup ISO image of the window you get fresh with the laptop incase anything happens since its optimized for the hardware it comes with" or is that a false thing I know about?
You forgot to mention one important thing that you must do when buying a gaming laptop. If its msi, lenovo, Asus navigate to the dedicated software of the laptop and set limit battery charge to a lower percentage than 100%, that the software permits. This preservs the battery capacity to degrade over time when gaming and having your laptop plugged in. I was not able to find a similar software for acer laptops. Maybe someone could help me with the name of it. For msi it's dragon center, for Lenovo it's lenovo vantage, for Asus it's My asus. Acer... Idk.
Great. Video I too like the windows 7 feel that you give on the tutorial. Don’t plan on gaming but do want to get a decent pc for multitasking. I’d have loads of screens open for sports / RUclips / word processing would you use a bigger monitor too for more work and visual space. Any suggestions on what minimum specs I’d need ?
Great vid. You always add a bit to stuff I ( thought that I ) already know. You're always worth a watch. BTW: We both have the same taste in laptops. Cheers !
First thing to do is disable the people icon on the taskbar, that was my #1 main priority when I bought my custom £1,000 laptop 🤣🤣🤣
Yeah, windows has plenty of features I don't need
@Britec09 don't forget indexing lol
And that stupid 'NEWS/Weather' icon that opens on 'hover'. Takes 2 seconds to disable or set to open on mouse click. Open on hover... what kind of crap is that...
What are the specs?
@Britec09
At 10:01
MUX setting
My Alienware laptop and a specific key then allow you to switch between iGPU and dGPU. This laptop is so old, that it has Windows 7 installed on it. I believe the processors are core 2 Duo, either 7600U or 7800U.....
Are you telling me that they need backwards that far? That you need to reboot in order to switch when I did not??
The McAfee removal is a real pain in the butt. Even with revo there's still stuff of them on the laptop. At least mine, and this I tried to remove with revo pro!
some of my friends say these vids are to underated for beginers, this is the perfect guide for users and beginners who just got a new laptop .
Great video - thank you. I am a laptop neewbie trying to figure it all out. Never owned one before. Love some videos along those lines. Thanks again.
Good to see a newer video mentioning ninite - a go to for all system builders and maintainers.
Another thing that you might do is set your battery limit to 80 percent for max charging.
How do you set you battery limit
@llhama6016 On my HP laptop it is in the BIOS settings. Not sure on any other laptops.
@spshc oh ok
@llhama6016 I know Lenovo has a setting for battery limit in their Lenovo vantage software. Maybe something similar on other brands softwares/laptops
@energy_outlaw6679 yeah i found it in Lenovo vantage software app that comes with the laptop
I always just run a bloatware removal script and it does most of the work for me
You can turn off sign-in under the "Sign-in Options".
Depending on what version of Windows you have, there's a timer (1-15min) or Upon Restart option in the dropdown menu. But they all have a "Never" option in there too.
i just recently purchased a msi crosshair 15u and this video helped me remove everything i needed to remove. I honestly thing buying a "gaming" Laptop it should come bare bones for maximum performance...
As far as I can tell, Open Shell (formerly Classic Shell) still works with Windows 11. I'm still using it with Windows 10. The newest version is: OpenShellSetup_4_4_170. You can choose from three start menu looks, but my favorite is Windows 7. Oh, and did I mention it's free?
Thank you for this great video!
Thanks for the detailed video 👍
Thank you very much for your help 👍🏼
The first thing that i must do Is reinstall SO because that all bloatware Is a horror.thanks for your video.
Thank you so much! Just got my new laptop and this helped alot!
Thank you ! Just got one other day & still in the box , I needed this tutorial as a reminder .
Glad it was helpful!
Thank You...Well done!
Thanks for this video.. I'ma buy one now...
Worked , thanks a lot!
It worked! Tank you sir.
Quality content thank you
tq im trying this im noob to laptop!
Thank you
I would liketo see more info on setting up a new laptop. I have a HP. Thank you for your videos
Thank u.
'Re-size the SCOW' - love the accent
Thx.
Nice video Brian !! Thank you mate !!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Could you do a video of you setting up the Legion 5 for a gaming streamer?
is it normal that i enjoy the configuration process of a new device more than actually using it
Honestly it is any pc/laptop not just laptops
Great review what do you think of laptop coolers ?
Thank you so much. I just wished you had included N-GeForce Experience ( since including myself, and many others are not aware of this. You’ve done a excellent work.
Hi brother, You always make a very useful video for viewers 😍😍
First thing to do is uninstall bloatware, and immediately later do not forget to install chunky software! And yes, do not log using Microsoft's account, but give your data to elsewere.
Hope windows optimizes new PCs with Bing wallpaper theme.
You are the man Brian, you are so good to me without you knowing it... Love you man... Just got an Asus Vivo ook x515ea_f515ea and with your tips, did make lots differences... Taa 👍
@12:18 i would love to see a tutorial of you installing the lite version! and a step by step guide maybe?
on the topic i would say the only thing you need to do with a new laptop is format, put a OS you like and that's it keeping stuff up to date is common sense now a days
If you could review your L5 it would be Amazing.
1st time to do is Format C:\ and re-install a clean windows
i do backup first time
Hybrid on is the less demanding version. Hybrid mode off uses the dedicated GPU.
Please make an updated version
so good very informative video
Glad you think so!
Your voice is so relaxing it sounds like the insurance lizard
I purchased the same laptop last October except mine came with an Intel CPU. So far, it's been spot on with speed and no hiccups. I will be upgrading the NVMe drive and memory after the warranty wears out. Surprisingly, the warranty for LENOVO computers is very affordable than others. Good choice, Britec. I hope you get lots of good life out of it and enjoy it!
Great to hear!
Same! Except mine is AMD CPU and Geforce GTX GPU
Ur lucky I don't like the AMD Version because there are some problems with the AMD Version, like with their TPM which cause stutters in windows 11. So annoying I wish I got the intel version
and FYI if you get the intel version your laptop is Legion 5i and not the Legion 5 as Legion 5 is for AMD Models and the "i" come for intel model.
@TypicalSamYT Mine as well that I just received today. Ryzen 7 and GTX 3070. I want all the in's/outs before I even fire it up. My MSI got stuck in manual boot mode after a microsoft update and I've finally gotten tired of doing it. I can't wait to see what this thing is going to look like, after using my msi with GTX 765m for the last 6 years XD Although, I got HUGE use out of this msi, so can't complain. It has served me well and was purchased used for $400 and isn't even slow by any means. This Legion 5 was a deal I couldn't pass up.
Mine is also Intel only but it randomly reboots while playing games.
right
Brian, Would like a review of your new Lenovo Legion laptop.
OK mate, will do
Yes laptop reviews please
Coming
Thank you Brian.
You're welcome
1) download and create OS USB
2) wipe OS
3) fresh install OS
Thx for information
Welcome
Hello! I have the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro RTX 3070 140w. I think you've mistakenly pointed out about that Turning on Hybrid Mode, actually it saves battery and uses the integrated GPU. As such, lower FPS and uses Freesync instead of GSync. Turning it off makes the High Performace GPU directly connect to the monitor and thus enables GSync.
Yeah, I just posted the same thing. He completely waffled the difference between Hybrid and Discrete mode. You never want to be on Hybrid unless you are at work with multiple monitors. Gamers will always need to be on Discrete mode to isolate the GPU as you have said. I was kinda mind blown when he was saying all that lol. He has no idea that he is not running his gaming laptops correct for gaming lol.
the first thing to do is take a snapshot of the system so that you can always go back to the new system if u ever mess up with drivers and system.
you missed that file explorer compact view option
Please review new Dell laptop
LOL i just got a LENOVO Thinkpad THIS WEEK, it replaces one about 10 yrs old that was THE toughest unhardened laptop ive ever owned
I'm going to need this video when I get a new gaming laptop like another 3-4 years time.
Stick it in your favourites
bro please do the first thing is a dark theme
Great video,one tip though:to remove windows bloatware like Xbox game bar,phone link,get help etc. use free program OOABD.
Pay attention to what you are buying from Stardock. I use their Fences software. I decided to buy a package and thought I was buying one time licenses and discovered I'd bought a subscription. So I'll buy individual software next time. I have dropped a number of programs, like Acronis, because of the change to subscription only model.
Good one!🍻
Thank you! Cheers!
Use free classic shell.
The first thing I do is backup the DriverStore directory. The second thing I do is reinstall Windows.
You should do a full review on Start 11
Will do
i use open shell (classic shell) and explore patcher for my start menu/taskbar since it brings back all of windows 10 features with a windows 7 looking start menu kinda like you have
its all free
Thank you for the video, I just recently purchased my first laptop. I was not sure where to start off first until I saw this video.
You're very welcome!
Chocolatey allows you to install more software than ninite, and allows app updates.
I guessed it was to charge the battery.
long time viewer, thank you for all the great information.
Is there a simple way to identify bloatware to insure I done remove any necessary files or applications?
Many thanks
first thing i've do. change to windows pro
*Fellow Camtasia Studio 9 User*
Another great video with good info...you should also disable fast startup in the power settings. I always have this disabled.
You sound like korg from Thor
I've had good luck with Pegasun for disabling privacy and services.
Same Lap top I have :)
Nice, its a good laptop
Free trial is not adding your credit card to get it , thats is actually "discount" on a subscription
I like to scan first, using a bootable antivirus. One laptop I bought 20 years ago from a dealer in Manchester was infected. I called them and told them. Looking back perhaps I could have done more, but I don't know what.
do the dark theme first next time
It's really better to make an installer disk with the media creation tool and do a fresh install of the machine. All that bloatware will leave residu on the system even after removing.
switch it on first,dont ya think
first thing that I did on my laptop - I erased all on drive
Cool man great video ! However , I’m still stuck on command 1 , uhh this is the first window type product I’ve owned ,so I’m going to need a shorter leash on the blow by blow , I only know IOS ,android,and chrome os ,Little Linux but not enough to brag about
Thank you so much for the walkthrough, I am just about the most computer illiterate person ever and been needing help to set up my new Legion. Quick question, I got the exact same laptop you did, is there any way to add RGB to it? I believe the trade off I made was to give up a bit of res and no RGB but backlit keyboard instead. I was bummed but everything else at this price point had way lesser specs.
Band nu lapthap!
Thank you so very much Brian. I have a new Framework laptop, it doesn't come with bloatware but the other settings I will look at changing.
Glad I could help!
The first thing I do after getting new laptop is - *install Linux.*
Great video, altho I expected you to mention "make a backup ISO image of the window you get fresh with the laptop incase anything happens since its optimized for the hardware it comes with" or is that a false thing I know about?
Even if it wasn’t sitting in a box, but made to order they install the OS, test everything and shut down…no updates.
The first ever thing "BUY A NEW LAPTOP"
You forgot to mention one important thing that you must do when buying a gaming laptop. If its msi, lenovo, Asus navigate to the dedicated software of the laptop and set limit battery charge to a lower percentage than 100%, that the software permits. This preservs the battery capacity to degrade over time when gaming and having your laptop plugged in.
I was not able to find a similar software for acer laptops. Maybe someone could help me with the name of it.
For msi it's dragon center, for Lenovo it's lenovo vantage, for Asus it's My asus. Acer... Idk.
Hey I think it's acer care center, maybe it's the app
Go to acer care centre app>checkup>battery>click on the next arrow near battery>turn on protect battery
@bantymech8242 awesome! Thank you so much!
@clashclashers8898 Awesome! Thank you so much!
That's a great idea. I'd like to know how can I choose a laptop for traders without breaking the bank. thanks for all your videos.
Great suggestion!
All he has to say is to go to install/uninstall module and uninstall all the trial apps a user doesn’t like.
Great. Video I too like the windows 7 feel that you give on the tutorial. Don’t plan on gaming but do want to get a decent pc for multitasking. I’d have loads of screens open for sports / RUclips / word processing would you use a bigger monitor too for more work and visual space.
Any suggestions on what minimum specs I’d need ?
Great vid. You always add a bit to stuff I ( thought that I ) already know. You're always worth a watch. BTW: We both have the same taste in laptops. Cheers !
Cool, thanks
Thanks for the video. Where do you get the script to disable the lock screen?
First thing I usually do is take an image in Macrium Reflect
But in this case, I'd just be installing Windows 10.
Sounds like Mumbo Jumbo....
The first thing I do is remove Windows and put PopOS on it.