====== First Time Checklist ======
==== The ultimate first time checklist guide to help you getting started with your new device! ====
Some parts of this also apply to prebuilt desktops \\
  * Check box for obvious shipping damage
  * Check laptop for dents and scratches
  * Check packaging (confirm new model)
  * Check power brick and cord damage
  * Check for cracks, fractures or impact marks
  * Open and close lid (check hinges)
  * When setting up Windows for the first time, don’t connect to the internet, therefore you won’t have to deal with unnecessary Microsoft services
  * Verify actual specs are what you bought (HWInfo and model number)
  * Check all keys multiple hits (enter key)
  * Check for dead pixels (black and white screen tests)
  * Check all ports working (check snugness and fit)
  * Check profiles and fan speeds (noise)
  * Check RGB across diff profiles (dark room and well lit)
  * Check for backlight bleed
  * Check trackpad for motion and click feel
  * Check different resolutions
  * Take system image “out of the box”
  * Remove bloatware (McAfee, etc.)
  * Update Vantage software (if available)
  * Update bios (check Discord for best current version). However if you don’t have any issue with it, don’t. Don’t fix it if it ain’t broken. [First time users, don’t update Bios]
  * Update NVIDIA driver (check Discord for best current version)
  * Connect to wifi and run Windows update
  * Take system image “updated” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9BGn4MivJw
  * Charge battery and confirm 100% as start point
  * Review Discord/Reddit for any new issues experienced by new owners
  * Install benchmarking and hardware info tools
  * Confirm benchmarks measure up to other users of same model (Cinebench for CPU, aida64+heaven for combined load stress test, 3Dmark timespy/firestrike for an overall benchmark, shadow of the tomb raider for a non-synthetic benchmark)
  * Download some programs and games and enjoy your new device