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The First Things to Set Up in Windows 10

The First Things to Set Up in Windows 10

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

First, log 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 using an older version of Windows 10, you’ll want to do this to make sure you have the latest version of everything. To keep up-to-date, sign up for the Windows Insider Program to get access to the latest features.

Here are the next round of settings you’ll want to toggle:

  • Go to Display and tweak Night Light Mode to adjust the color temperature of your screen during dark hours.

  • Go to Notifications & Actions to switch off all those Microsoft alerts.

  • Go to Storage and turn on Storage Sense to keep your system clean.

  • Once your apps are installed, go to Taskbar and “Select which icons appear in the taskbar” to keep everything looking neat.

  • Similarly, go to Apps and click on Startup to decide which apps automatically launch when your computer starts up, which should be only one or two at most.