When you get a new computer, the easiest path is restoring from backup. But that also means carrying forward decades of corrupted files, broken settings, and apps you forgot existed. Ned spent a day setting up his new laptop from scratch—and discovered his contacts app finally works without crashing. Sometimes starting fresh beats convenience.

Editing by Megan Bagala. Music is by Marcus Thorne Bagala. Find us everywhere at https://dailytipspodcast.com.

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