Monday, January 22, 2007

To Do List For Mom's PC

  1. Remove all the crapware
  2. Install AVGFree
  3. Install Lavasoft Ad-aware
  4. Install Firefox 2.0
    1. Install Firefox Adblock Plus Extension
    2. Install Firefox Filterset.g Updater Extension
      1. Update it
      2. Restart Firefox & check off automatic updates
    3. Install Fasterfox Extension
    4. Set Up Home Page
    5. Set Up gmail favorites
    6. Save gmail username & password
    7. Install a good Firefox Skin
  5. Install OpenOffice 2.1
    1. Configure Memory Settings (optional)
    2. Set default file formats to Office XP
  6. Install Google Earth
  7. Install Google Picasa
  8. Install iTunes
  9. Set up all the desktop shortcuts
    1. Remove IE shortcut
    2. Rename Firefox shortcut to "Internet"
    3. Add GMail "Email" shortcut
    4. Add "My Photos" shortcut
    5. Setup "New Document" desktop shortcut
  10. Turn XP Automatic Updates on & update
  11. Download a bunch of family pictures if possible
  12. Defrag the drive
  13. Set up router @ Mom's house
  14. Configure printer @ Mom's house

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