Beginning:
Check hardware is functional. Webcam, Microphone, RAM, screen, buttons, ports, etc.
Use a local non-Microsoft account to prevent cut username
Update Drivers with Lenovo Vantage https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/lenovo-vantage/9wzdncrfj4mv
Change computer name
Update Windows
Check hardware is functional. Webcam, Microphone, RAM, screen, buttons, ports, etc.
Install Graphics Card Software https://www.amd.com/en/support
Install the Windows Subsystem for Linux
Windows Sandbox
Install Microsoft 365 https://portal.office.com
Login to OneDrive
Essential software:
Microsoft Edge Dev https://www.microsoftedgeinsider.com/en-us/download/
Discord https://discord.com/download
Accessory companion software:
Logitech Options: https://mxsetup.logi.com
Legion Accessory Central: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds539788
ThinkPad Ultra Docking Station firmware: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/pd500173
ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/DS543713
Steelseries Engine: https://steelseries.com/engine/latest/windows
Miscellaneous software:
GOG Galaxy: https://www.gog.com/galaxy
Epic Games Launcher: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/download
Kodi: https://kodi.tv/download
Microsoft Teams if not included with Microsoft 365: https://aka.ms/getteams
Plex Media Server: https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/?lang=#plex-media-server
Plex for Windows: https://www.plex.tv/media-server-downloads/?lang=#plex-app
thinkorswim: https://www.tdameritrade.com/tools-and-platforms/thinkorswim/desktop/download.page
Licensed Software:
Adobe Creative Cloud: https://adobe.com
Jetbrains Toolbox: https://www.jetbrains.com/toolbox-app
Wolfram Mathematica: https://user.wolfram.com
Apps from Microsoft Store:
Bitwarden: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/bitwarden/9pjsdv0vpk04
Microsoft Whiteboard: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/microsoft-whiteboard/9mspc6mp8fm4
Microsoft To-Do: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/microsoft-to-do-lists-tasks-reminders/9nblggh5r558
Spotify music: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/spotify-music/9ncbcszsjrsb?activetab=pivot:overviewtab
Ubuntu for Windows Subsystem for Linux: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/ubuntu/9nblggh4msv6
GroupMe: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/groupme/9nblggh5z4f2
VLC: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/vlc/9nblggh4vvnh
VMWare Horizon Client: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/vmware-horizon-client/9nblggh51p19