How To Maintain Your Computer
Introduction ď ˝
If your PC is not performing as it once was then it may be time to consider if a computer repair is in order. It is natural that overtime our computers slow down and develop faults and glitches. If you want to bring your PC back to its original performance speed then take a moment to check out the following tips and advice.
Clean Your Computer and Keyboard ď ˝
Static electricity makes computers a magnet for dust, dirt, and debris. With all the crevices that come with keyboards and processing units, dust can be tough to reach, and it may gather for months before you even notice a problem.
Upgrade Your Operating System ď ˝
Every time you install, update, or uninstall a program, your operating system changes in barely detectable ways. Viruses, spyware, and data corruption can further degrade your system’s performance.
Organize Your Cords ď ˝
Unless you splurge on wireless Bluetooth devices, every time you add a new peripheral to your computer, you end up with more data cords. Even if you buy wireless equipment, you’ll still need to connect more power supplies. Printers, scanners, speakers, microphones, and cameras just keep contributing to cord clutter.
Uninstall Programs and Keep up to Date ď ˝
Because hackers and malicious software developers are constantly trying to exploit holes and soft spots in software and drivers, it is a good idea to at least keep your main system and program files up to date. Try and do this every month or so; to keep things running smoothly.
Virus Software ď ˝
Not much needs to be said about this beyond the fact that you always want to have a reliable and up to date virus protection package on your computer. Personally I use and recommend AVG and Malware Bytes, as they are both free to use and provide excellent protection when used together.
Physical Maintenance ď ˝
Just like any other machine your computer has hardware that can fail over time and wear out from constant use. So a couple simple ways to help keep it working for the longest amount of time is to keep it in a cool and dry environment, and to make sure to dust it out every few months as dust can clog and degrade your components.
Clean Your Monitor
Hopefully, you don’t ever touch your screen, and you encourage others to keep their hands off your monitor too. Fingers always have oil and dirt on them, and leave nasty smudges on computer screens. While smudges and stains might seem like minor annoyances, improper care can turn them into major problems. Don’t just grab the glass cleaner from under your sink and spray down your screen.
Who Am I‌. ď ˝
Anthony Merseal is the CIO of First Choice Heating and Cooling that's based in the Missouri, who provides the important tips for computer safety so that you can make your computer virus free.