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Frequently my friends ask me to set their PC up to be "safe" (kids, viruses, etc).
Here's what I do:
I create a ~ 20 GB partition at the end of the drive for my purposes - usually copies of system images and drivers for their hardware.
I then try to push Chrome onto them. I've been using it for quite some time, and I love it. I then suggest these extensions:
AdBlock, Facebook Disconnect, Ghostery, and Google Analytics Opt-Out.
As you can see, I say "no" to those trying to track me.
What do you do?
Here's what I do:
I create a ~ 20 GB partition at the end of the drive for my purposes - usually copies of system images and drivers for their hardware.
- A fresh install of Windows (always using their legal COA product key)
- Install hardware drivers
- Install the latest OS Service Pack
- Install other updates via Windows Update
- Image created for base OS
- Install my basic suggested software:
- Microsoft Security Essentials, with updates
- CDBurnerXP
- Foxit PDF Reader
- CutePDF if they need to create PDFs
- Install software that they request/need; examples:
- Office
- Adobe Photoshop
- Video editing software
I then try to push Chrome onto them. I've been using it for quite some time, and I love it. I then suggest these extensions:
AdBlock, Facebook Disconnect, Ghostery, and Google Analytics Opt-Out.
As you can see, I say "no" to those trying to track me.
What do you do?