Technology Checklists

This checklist is for anyone setting up a new Windows PC or Mac. Use these essential first steps to update, clean, and secure your computer for optimal performance and safety from day one.

Give your computer a fresh start. This checklist walks you through the process of backing up your data, performing a clean installation of your operating system, and restoring your essential files.

Building a gaming PC? This checklist covers every step, from component selection and assembly to OS installation and performance benchmarking, ensuring your new rig is ready for battle.

Ensure a flawless website launch with this comprehensive pre-flight checklist. It covers functionality, performance, SEO, and content review to catch issues before your users do.

Improve your website's search engine ranking with this on-page SEO checklist. It covers the essential elements you need to optimize on every page for better visibility.

Protect your website from threats and data loss. This checklist guides you through essential security hardening and setting up a reliable backup and recovery plan.

Take control of your digital privacy and security. This checklist guides you through a personal audit of your accounts, devices, and data to protect you from common threats.

Ready to switch to a password manager? This checklist guides you through choosing a service, migrating your existing passwords, and adopting secure habits for a safer digital life.

Tame your digital clutter and protect your important files. This checklist provides a framework for organizing your documents and implementing a robust 3-2-1 backup strategy.

Review and tighten your social media privacy settings. This checklist helps you control what you share, remove old posts, and secure your accounts on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X.

This checklist is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by email and wants to set up a technical system to manage it automatically. Use it to configure filters, labels, and automations to pre-sort your inbox for you.

This checklist is for web developers, designers, and site owners. Use it before and after launch to audit your site against key Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) principles, ensuring it's usable by people with disabilities.

This checklist is for new remote workers or anyone looking to improve their home office. Use it to set up an ergonomic, productive, and secure workspace for successful remote work.

This checklist is for IT teams, DevOps, and SREs. Use it as a framework during a system outage or security incident to ensure a structured, calm response and thorough follow-up.

This checklist is for content creators, developers, and marketers using Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT or Gemini. Use it to create a structured workflow for developing, testing, and refining prompts for consistent, high-quality results.

This checklist is for anyone upgrading to a new smartphone. Use it to ensure you properly back up all your data, transfer it smoothly, and securely wipe your old device before selling or recycling it.

This checklist is for any adult who wants to organize their digital life for their family in case of an emergency. It helps you document critical accounts and wishes for your online presence after you're gone.