- Remove all the crapware
- Install AVGFree
- Install Lavasoft Ad-aware
- Install Firefox 2.0
- Install Firefox Adblock Plus Extension
- Install Firefox Filterset.g Updater Extension
- Update it
- Restart Firefox & check off automatic updates
- Install Fasterfox Extension
- Set Up Home Page
- Set Up gmail favorites
- Save gmail username & password
- Install a good Firefox Skin
- Install OpenOffice 2.1
- Configure Memory Settings (optional)
- Set default file formats to Office XP
- Install Google Earth
- Install Google Picasa
- Install iTunes
- Set up all the desktop shortcuts
- Remove IE shortcut
- Rename Firefox shortcut to "Internet"
- Add GMail "Email" shortcut
- Add "My Photos" shortcut
- Setup "New Document" desktop shortcut
- Turn XP Automatic Updates on & update
- Download a bunch of family pictures if possible
- Defrag the drive
- Set up router @ Mom's house
- Configure printer @ Mom's house
Monday, January 22, 2007
To Do List For Mom's PC
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