<p>Sponsored by Microsoft. As a promotional post, this post reflects the views of the writer, not ReadWrite's editors.</p><p>You wouldn't give an electric train without batteries, would you? Don't let the tech fan on your holiday gift list wonder what to do next with their shiny new Windows device. Give them the best experience possiblemake sure they sign up for an Outlook.com account.</p><p>There will be a lot of new gadgets powering up for the first time this holiday season. Consumer electronics was the No. 2 choice for consumers during the Black Friday weekend, or so says the National Retail Federation.</p><p>While it's important to find that perfect tablet for your loved one, or unbox a new laptop for yourself, it's just as important to get the best Windows experience right from the start. We'll be listing a few tips and tricks in this article that you can share. You might even print out this article and put it in the box so they have the instructions handy upon opening their new device.Power Up, Get Going</p><p><a href="http://readwrite.com/2013/12/20/windows-device-outlook-com-microsoft-account-sponsored">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/12/21/reset-password-windows-8/">How to Reset Your Password in Windows 8</a> (Gotta Be Mobile)</p><p><a href="http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/12/20/outlook-com-is-your-key-to-your-windows-world-this-christmas/">Outlook.com is Your Key to Your Windows World This Christmas</a> (TechnoBuffalo)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dwxIf_0AZoSU9UM1IICzk1YQDrbrM&ned=us">25 additional articles.</a></p>