uncle sixer
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So the new laptop is coming this week: Dell Inspiron 7000 with i5, 12gB RAM, 256gB SSD, 2xUSB 3.2A, Thunderbolt, and HDMI
This is my first brand new computer purchase in over 20 yrs that is not an Apple product (my wife likes apple) and not for work (where it is supported by IT dept), so I have questions...
I want good security for it. It comes with 6 months of Webroot internet security with antivirus. When that expires, should I extend it or is there something else cheap and reliable and reputable?
I want to get rid of bloatware if possible. What are good reputable ways to eliminate bloatware, especially things that eat memory and use resources in the background?
I am ordering my Behringer UMC 404HD this week, which will need drivers I assume.
I am going to run REAPER, which will I assume is an installation that downloads.
I am going to try MT Power Drum Kit 2 for the 95% of the time I cannot use live drums (or drum parts I just can't play)... unless there is something better for cheap.
Do I do the Behringer drivers first or REAPER first? MT Power DrumKit after REAPER? Or does it not matter?
I assume everything else can be done in any order.
What surprises should I be watching for. Thanks for any and all advice, I have been waiting a long time and I want to get this thing running right!!!
This is my first brand new computer purchase in over 20 yrs that is not an Apple product (my wife likes apple) and not for work (where it is supported by IT dept), so I have questions...
I want good security for it. It comes with 6 months of Webroot internet security with antivirus. When that expires, should I extend it or is there something else cheap and reliable and reputable?
I want to get rid of bloatware if possible. What are good reputable ways to eliminate bloatware, especially things that eat memory and use resources in the background?
I am ordering my Behringer UMC 404HD this week, which will need drivers I assume.
I am going to run REAPER, which will I assume is an installation that downloads.
I am going to try MT Power Drum Kit 2 for the 95% of the time I cannot use live drums (or drum parts I just can't play)... unless there is something better for cheap.
Do I do the Behringer drivers first or REAPER first? MT Power DrumKit after REAPER? Or does it not matter?
I assume everything else can be done in any order.
What surprises should I be watching for. Thanks for any and all advice, I have been waiting a long time and I want to get this thing running right!!!