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Things to do when you set up a new computer

(Windows) Run Ninite

On Windows, installing lots of software at once is a huge pain. Use Ninite to install most of the basics all at once.

Opt-out of tracking ads

The Digital Advertising Alliance has this page where you can request that you not be tracked by the 120+ ad agencies associated with the DAA.

Additional steps for Fedora

I've written a guide with more steps you should follow if you happen to be installing Fedora (a Linux distro).

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