I'm using a Lenova ThinkPad T-series for work. It's my second one and I love these computers.
Our IT department set-up these machine before I got my hands on them, so it's possible they removed some annoying programs. Assuming they didn't remove anything, the pre-installed stuff doesn't impede anything.
Is this for work or personal? If for personal, definitely customize it to your wants and desires. If for work, do you need a "hot rod" super-optimized machine, or just something to get you through the day (the latter for me at work)? If you just need to get through the day with no problems, try it as is and see how it works for you. Who knows, perhaps some of the pre-installed programs will work well for you. For example, the "RecordNow" DVD/CD burning software works quickly and efficiently without eating up much processor power.
Just my non-techie two cents.
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Subject: Re: [The Unique Geek] Prep for a new computer
From: "Edward Crosby" <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, June 09, 2010 5:02 pm
To: [email protected]
I know it's a pain, but I usually just reinstall Windows. However, if you
are getting Windows 7 with this new machine, Windows 7 is super easy to
install and only takes about 45 minutes to do so.
If you need assistance with it, Serv has my number, just give me a ring
and I will be more than happy to assist you.
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Have a Better One,
Edward Crosby
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> I've never used this, but I heard about it:
> http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/
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> On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Jennifer M. Smith
> <[email protected]>wrote:
>
>> I have a new PC laptop coming my way (Lenovo ThinkPad T510) to replace
>> the
>> dinosaur that I've been using for work. I've seen several
>> recommendations
>> for how to "clean it up" after arrival. These suggestions range
>> from re-installing Windows completely to remove all the crapware to
>> simply
>> customizing particular applications.
>>
>> Any salient suggestions? What would you do if it was your
>> computer....pros/cons? I vaguely remember a link to a list going around
>> at
>> some point, but couldn't find it in the archives.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Jen
>>
>>
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