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Your New Christmas Computer
For all the lucky members who will receive or buy a new computer for Christmas be sure to:
Dont install the antivirus software that pops up with instuctions to install
Should be done at the end and this software although probably free for a while
will cost money down the road and is probably not the best.
Windows updates should be done immediately as you are vulnerable to problems
until updated; be sure to include office updates
Adobe reader should be updated, the most recent version is a sandbox version which
reduces virus vulnerablity to your PDF files.
This is also the oppotunity to download Adobe Flash Player
Download an alertative browser; ie FF or Chrome etc. In the event of problems with IE
Remove any unwanted program bloat. They will slow up your computer and probably
cost money in the future.
Download your antivirus; Microsoft Security Essentials is suggested.
Now enjoy the internet.
In addition follow these maintenance instructions.
Suggestions for Proper Maintenance