Preparation check list

Set expectations: The student needs to say what they expect to be able to do at the end of the lesson e.g. email, browser sync, OneDrive and Norton and possibly the printer added. Talk through what will happen once the new PC is turned on i.e. connect to WiFi, sign in then answer several questions, register the product then wait for updates

Check account info: The the Tomtie Toolkit should have account credentials for Microsoft account (to sign into the new PC and later verified, so that OneDrive and Edge will can be synced) plus Google Account (for Chrome sign in and sync for gmail etc.) plus Norton if there is time to install Norton360

Backup to Microsoft account: Check current PC to see that the Microsoft Account is used to sign into it and that Settings ❯ Accounts ❯ Windows Backup ‘Sync settings’ is ON with the options below set to On (access to Apps on a Windows device, Accessibility, ‘Accounts, WiFi networks and their passwords’, Personalisation, ‘Language preferences and dictionary’ plus other Windows settings for File Explorer, notification preferences and printers will all automatically sync across when this account signs into a new PC)

Backup: Check OneDrive is set to sync on current Windows PC. Open File Explorer and look for the green circle with a tick next to the Documents and Pictures folders

Name of new PC and PIN: Decide on these and write them down on the ‘My Windows PC’ page in the Tomtie Toolkit. Also complete the warranty and purchase price information etc.

Have the WiFi password available: This is needed for the new PC

Clear and dust: Tidy the area to be worked in

Unpack the computer: Assemble as required and read through ‘Start guide’. For a laptop add the monitor, keyboard and mouse before turning on

Label the new plugs: Labels should be taken out of the ComputerDriving folder so they are ready to stick on the new plugs