# What I do when setting up a new computer - 2023-11-12

- I'm setting up a new computer soon, and I found myself with some spare time. I thought I'd jot down what I'll do when I eventually set it up and (if I remember to do so) also update it as time goes by.

  For reference, it'll be a Windows gaming laptop, so I won't be setting up a Unix OS or performing any dual boot shenanigans.

## Apps to Install

* General:
  * 7-zip
  * Chrome
  * Bitwarden
  * Discord
  * Everything
  * Gimp
  * VLC
  * WSL
* Study:
  * Typora
  * Zotero
* Entertainment:
  * Spotify
  * Steam
* Programming:
  * Android Studio
  * CLion
  * Docker
  * Idea IntelliJ
  * Postman
  * PyCharm
  * Visual Studio
  * Visual Studio Code
  * WebStorm
  * WireShark

## Workflows

* Update windows
* Get rid of bloatware (via Installed Apps)
* Update software
* Update graphics drivers
* Set startup apps
* Turn off RGB lighting
* Change display scaling
* MUX Switch
* Enable file extensions
* Dark Mode
* Wallpapers
* Desktop icons
* I will set up automatic backups of certain directories