So finally you have bought your dream Laptop or it was gifted by someone seeing your top grades (chuckles). You are so much excited at the prospect of opening it up in front of everyone and using it. Laptop image (Pixabay) Even though Smartphone's are the new trend and it can do most of the things a laptop can perform, still having a laptop is worth it. But before you start using it, wouldn't it be better if you could set it up the way you want in the beginning itself rather than doing it after weeks and months of usage? Don't worry because we've got you covered!! Here are things you should or rather you can do to protect your privacy and set your new Lappy the way you wanted : 1. Update the Operating System I thought of starting my list with installing an antivirus, but moving in a logical way updating your operating system should be the first thing you must do. Most probably your laptop might come preinstalled with Microsoft Windows, if it does'