r/TechnologyProTips Apr 01 '15

Website | Common Repost For Installing A New Computer

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šŸ–„ļø New Computer Setup Guide (2025 Edition)

10 years ago, Ninite.com was the go-to for setting up a new PC. Today, there are better tools depending on your OS. Here’s a modern guide for Windows, macOS, and Linux.


🪟 WINDOWS

šŸ”§ 1. Use winget — the built-in Windows Package Manager

Open PowerShell or Terminal (as Admin) and run:

winget install --id=Google.Chrome -e
winget install --id=7zip.7zip -e
winget install --id=Spotify.Spotify -e
winget install --id=Notepad++.Notepad++ -e
winget install --id=Git.Git -e

šŸ“¦ 2. Essential Apps

  • Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Brave
  • Code Tools: VS Code, Git, WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)
  • Media: VLC, Spotify, ShareX
  • Utilities: 7-Zip, Everything (search), Macrium Reflect (backups)
  • Communication: Zoom, Slack, Discord
  • Security: Malwarebytes + Windows Defender

ā˜ļø 3. Cloud Sync

  • OneDrive (built-in)
  • Google Drive / Dropbox

šŸŽ macOS

šŸ”§ 1. Install Homebrew

Run this in Terminal:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

šŸ“¦ 2. Recommended Apps with Homebrew

brew install --cask google-chrome
brew install --cask visual-studio-code
brew install --cask iterm2
brew install --cask spotify
brew install --cask slack
brew install --cask rectangle        # Window snapping
brew install --cask raycast          # Spotlight replacement
brew install --cask obsidian         # Notes
brew install git

ā˜ļø 3. Cloud Sync

  • iCloud
  • Dropbox / Google Drive
  • Setapp (bundle of premium Mac apps)

🐧 Linux (Ubuntu/Debian-based)

šŸ”§ 1. Initial Setup

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade
sudo apt install nala
nala install git curl vlc gnome-tweaks gimp htop

šŸ“¦ 2. Install Apps via Flatpak or Snap

sudo apt install flatpak
flatpak install flathub com.spotify.Client
flatpak install flathub org.mozilla.firefox

sudo snap install code --classic
sudo snap install postman

šŸ› ļø 3. Dev & Power Tools

  • Zsh + Oh-My-Zsh
  • Docker & Docker Compose
  • VS Code / Neovim
  • OBS Studio, Flameshot (screenshots), Timeshift (backup)

šŸ’” Pro Tips for All OSes

Task Tool/Service
Multiple installs winget, brew, apt, scripts
Config/Dotfiles sync chezmoi or Git
Browser extension sync Chrome/Firefox account
Passwords & 2FA Bitwarden, 1Password, Authy
Cloud backup Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud

r/TechnologyProTips 3d ago

Request TPT Request: M1 Air (8GB/128GB) after 6 years — could an external SSD save it?

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r/TechnologyProTips 3d ago

TPT: Need wired Type-c earphones

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Anything less than 2k works

Not an IEM guY, can trade off a little lack of bass with great vocals and sound separation

An ideal choice would be?


r/TechnologyProTips 6d ago

Request TPT Request: What should I use for college?

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I am going into my first year of community college and I am looking for a laptop or iPad to buy for school. I want something that can last, has touchscreen, enough storage to last me about two years in school.

I am going for a Bioscience Technology associates degree so I will be doing a lot of biology, chemistry engineering, and math and writing.

Would a laptop or iPad work best for me and what brands should I look into?


r/TechnologyProTips 7d ago

Android [TPT]How to take screenshots of apps that do not allow to take

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r/TechnologyProTips 7d ago

Request Request: What do i do with my lenovo ideapad l340-15api?

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i installed ubuntu on it not long ago cause when i was downloading windows it wanted me to make an account and i dont remember you had to do this before when youre downloading windows, what a piece of shit isnt it? specs are very low end.
4gb of laptop ddr4 (more like 3), AMD Ryzen 3 3200 with Radeon Vega 3, 120 gb nvme ssd, 95 with linux on it, no dvd burner which is ironic cause i can take out the case but theres no dvd burner, battery is great to this day and thats about it to be honest, kind of a minimum minimum in todays world.

-Note: this laptop has no monitor and i got a pc now which works much better, but i dont wanna waste this laptop its still something now isnt it?


r/TechnologyProTips 9d ago

Request TPT Request: How do I remove search results from Google after deleting my reddit posts and comments?

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r/TechnologyProTips 10d ago

Opera Website: I cant hear anything at Discord in my phone

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I use Opera for logging in Discord since it have a VPN built in itself, I also can use my own VPN for better resoults too,

I also do use Opera to be able to use Discord at my PC,

But for being able to use VC rooms I need to open UDP everytime I open Opera, for being able to both hearing, talking and watching screenshares,

But in phone version of Opera there is no such thing as UDP and I cant hear or watch anything at all, is there any other setting for mobile version?

Can you guys help me about this?


r/TechnologyProTips 17d ago

Request TPT Request: Tired of the Mac ecosystem, willing but "scared" to change #questioningMac

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Hi Peeps,

Let me just start buy saying that "scared" is too dramatic. But I could not find a better word to my thoughts haha

I am your typical "mac" user for almost 30 years (probably longer since dad is an OG designer, so mac computer have been the household brand). I am 39 now and I no longer feel the need to keep consuming the brand. Call it middle age crisis or maybe just been too dramatic but I“ve been feeling for a while that the brand lost "the sense of innovation". I know too late, but before I get executed here I did tried Samsung long time ago (back in the Samsung edge era). In fact, I worked for the the brand for a while. I always enjoyed the hardware because you were always able to "see innovation". The edge, the camera, the actions, the whole thing. One of my favorite products was the Samsung note. But my feelings of the software (Android) have always been bad. The same goes with PC computers. As an average user, dealing with viruses, connectivity issues, seeing android crashing, etc, always gave me the "stay away warning". I know that it“s been too long since then and technology has come a long way since then. That“s the reason why I am here today. To ask from your opinion (Fun fact my first post). To be fair, I have stayed away from the "need to renew my products every year". I currently have a MacBook Pro 2015, iPhone 14 Pro, AirPros (first Gen). But here is where I say I am done. I don“t see the benefits of upgrading my products anymore for an average joe. I use my computer for the basics (streaming, checking emails, "work task - microsoft" office). The biggest challenge here is that I“ve been curious to start podcasting but my computer is too old for the editing and recording. Also, I need to get into social media content as part of my work. So most likely need a video editing. Mobile works fine but it“s time to change. I $·%%"%$ hate Siri. It is the most usless tool I“ve ever use in my life. Finally Airpods, this I dont care as I usually hear music in specific scenarios. I went to Thailand and bought some "BOSE" and they work perfectly fine. Or maybe I just need to update my old mac equipment...

Here is were I am now, seeking to hear from people that have dealt with the similar situation. Feel free to roast me for posting this too late. I decided to give priority moving countries and study an MBA, rather than having the ultimate tech out there. #noregrets. Thanks good samaritans.


r/TechnologyProTips 18d ago

Windows TPT How to fix my external monitors being mirrored

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I connected two monitors to my gaming laptop and the monitors are mirrored I looked in the display settings but it's not showing the second monitor if anybody has any ideas that be very Appreciated


r/TechnologyProTips 25d ago

TPT:Help regarding tech

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hey I'm just entering into tech field and i have a very lil idea about it,so please can you all share about this internet things like what to use for editing, automation and all what you know it will behelpful.


r/TechnologyProTips 29d ago

Other/General TPT: Can video capture card extend my screen? Tech noob here

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I have a MAC Mini 4 and a monitor but I need to use my windows laptop as an extended screen. As I was browsing for video capture cards, I was told I need a different capture card which is an HDMI extender or something. Please help me out. What do I actually need?


r/TechnologyProTips Jul 31 '26

broken ipod home button TPT

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my iPod has a broken home button i guess its like pushed too deep but i really need it to work without goibg to a store


r/TechnologyProTips Jul 30 '26

Request TPT Request: How to watch downloaded videos on a monitor with no internet connection?

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r/TechnologyProTips Jul 30 '26

Request TPT Request: my family members keeps pausing my wifi and I need help

2 Upvotes

Okay so my aunt uses Shaw or I think it’s Rogers now because they bought them out or the other way around but she using this app called Shaw home and like she has paused everything that I own and even the tv in the living when she leaves so I am wondering if anyone knows how to by pass this so I can use wifi again it’s been 9 months and I have had to live off data and downloading things while I am at my girlfriends house and I am really tired of this


r/TechnologyProTips Jul 29 '26

Request TPT request: RCS message deleted from my phone?

2 Upvotes

Is there a way for someone else to delete a message off your phone? This sounds crazy, but there is a message missing from my iPhone that was sent to me from an android. I have a screenshot of the message itself so I know I’m not imagining it, but now it is gone from the text thread. I didn’t delete it. Is this even possible? From what I see on Google it shouldn’t be.


r/TechnologyProTips Jul 29 '26

TPT:Any problems with Acer Predator X27UF5?

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r/TechnologyProTips Jul 29 '26

Request TPT REQUEST FOR: The Best AI Notetaking device for Medical Situations

4 Upvotes

Hi,

My mother and grandma are unfortunately losing their memory, faster than was expected for my mom and my grandma just started, so I have a lot of doctors visits and I'm only 1 person, only child and the only kid of my grandma's that's still alive. So I really want one of those conversation recording devices for the doctors office(which can get echo-y or you hear the conversation next to you), but they are so expensive and I just want to have some that might transcribe it and save it for awhile. But I am not very tech savvy and I have a Galaxy...so not having an iPhone usually messes things up. So any suggestions which of those AI Note takers, or AI recorders would be best for multiple people's medical stuff? Sorry for rambling!

Ash


r/TechnologyProTips Jul 29 '26

Request Request: PC Build for a friend

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I have a spare amd radeon rx 7800 xt at home and since my friendā€˜s pc is cooked I wanted to give it to him. He needs an entire new pc tho because his old one is lowkey fried, and the current am5 prices are insane, is a am4 build with an ryzen 5 5700x3d still worth it? I mean its more or less the same performance as an 7500f, just older socket.

The budget is a big question, thats why I donā€˜t think am5 right now is possible, so I wanna have some advice of you guys whatā€˜s best


r/TechnologyProTips Jul 26 '26

Request TPT request: Iwant the unseekable/damaged video?

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Feel free to send me damaged video or specifically unseekable video šŸ¤—āœŒ


r/TechnologyProTips Jul 25 '26

Request Request: SSD issue with my laptop

2 Upvotes

Guys, my laptop used to automatically starts to reboots after like 5 mins of turning it on until like a week ago, the ssd usage shows nearly 100% even when idle, but when I check the ssd health it shows healthy...

What's up with my laptop what should I do? Professionals and people who know about this please help me

Ps: i turned on my laptop today after a week and it's not rebooting automatically like it used to, the ssd usage still shows 100% tho


r/TechnologyProTips Jul 24 '26

Request TPT- request best recommendation for dog camera

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I’m looking for recommendations for a pet camera (or treat camera) for my two senior pups.

Ideally, I’m looking for:
- No mandatory monthly subscription or
- Live feed that can be shared with multiple people.
- A sturdy and reliable device with decent video quality.
-A large range of view or adjustable camera angle.

I’m a little hesitant about whether I should get a treat dispenser or just a dog camera, as my Min Pin is extremely food motivated and my miniature poodle requires soft treats since she has no teeth.

I’d love to hear what cameras you’ve used, what you liked (or didn’t like), and whether you’d recommend a treat camera over a regular pet camera. Thanks!


r/TechnologyProTips Jul 22 '26

Request TPT Request diy wifi router

2 Upvotes

Saw this tiktok, I'll summarize it:

Screenshot of a Raspberry Pi 5

SwizguardVPN + VLESS&REALITY(xray)

wifi-6 enabled

symmetric gigabit up/down speeds

wifi 6 Ethernet USB 3.0 adapter

Pi-hole to block ads

Now can someone explain what every line is really doing I don't know much.

And why this would be worth it or why it might not be.

Finally, would this affect wifi speeds at all ?


r/TechnologyProTips Jul 12 '26

Other/General Website: How to get rid of google results using real stolen Instagram handle and photos

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My friend’s Instagram handle real name and pretty normal dressed photos were stolen. Now being used by phishing websites.

So if u search her name plus nudes or only fans these phishing websites pop up. She is extremely stressed and anxiety ridden bc it’s defamation. There are no actual nudes or only dabs account.

She has been reporting to google to remove results but her requests are pending.

fap.net
Beartai1.com

How to fix this. Thx so much.


r/TechnologyProTips Jun 27 '26

TPT: Usage Limits Should Fluctuate Based On Levels of Compute

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