Getting notebook tomorrow, a few questions!

I'm getting my first notebook tomorrow, and I have a few questions about what to do when I first get it.

-I read the battery FAQ, but just to make sure, when I first get my notebook, the battery will almost be dead. I should fully recharge it right away, and then let it die(to 10%? or right to 1%?) then recharge again. and it should be good? or should I do this a few times?

-Is it okay to leave your AC plugged in when you are at 100% (I read a few different responses to this)

-Making disc recovery, I have never done this before(i just use restore points, which i know isn't as good). Does windows prompt you to make them? or where do you find it in windows? Can I use DVDs or just CDs? how many should I have ready?

-if I want to use it as my desktop(replace my tower) I will need a cordless keyboard? or is there a port for that?

thanks for looking at my noob questions,

 

All that battery stuff is ideally what everyone should be doing. Most people, even people like me who obsess over everything, do not do everything they can to preserve the life of their laptop batteries. Just plug it in right when you get it and let it fully charge then unplug it once it's done. Use it until about 35%, or 10% or whatever you want, then start charging it again.

I think recovery discs, depending on who you buy your laptop from, will either come with your computer or will have to be made. For example, when I bought my laptop (Lenovo T61P), I had to start up a pre-loaded Lenovo application to create my own recovery discs. It required 2 DVDs and 1 CD.

And as for the wireless peripherals, you don't need them. If you want to replace your desktop with your laptop, a docking station might suit you. And you could get a wireless keyboard/mouse if you'd like, doesn't matter.

Here's a good guide on how to preserve battery life.

 

Thanks a bunch! I guess I will just buy some dvd and cds as they are pretty cheap(if it doesnt come with the software).

A docking station seems pretty excellent. A lot less confusion with the wires!

One more question! Avast or AVG for my free anti-virus program? I heard good things from both. Though AVG has a total anti-virus software for sale, which worries me a bit(they may take away from the free one)

 

AVG is the better free service, but if you want real protection for cheap, nod32 is the best way to go.

recovery disks can be made with an application that will already be on your computer. i believe you need a DVD for it but i am honestly not sure. I know the app is already in your possession, just need to find it.

and if i am wrong, use ASO or tuneup for restore points, and norton ghost for backup disks.