any time I have a computer problem it is usually related to one of the following items. In order to be a little proactive I have build this little checklist. I have automated as many of them as I can and if much of your livelihood depends on your technology functioning smoothly I suggest you consider doing the same.
Computer Maintenance Checklist
At system setup
- Install a surge suppressor/emergency shutdown power strip
- Register your software products
- Schedule automated updates
- Read the maintenance section of your manual
- Set up your email to auto-archive older messages
- Install anti virus software
- Install anti-advertising software
- Put your software drivers in a pocket sleeve 3 ring binder
Weekly
- Run a disk scan to check for hard drive issues
- Run a defragmentation program
- Run a clean up to delete unneeded files
- Back up your files to a remote location
- Empty your recycle bin
- Delete your Internet files
- Clear your browsing history
- Delete your cookies
- Update your virus definitions
- Run a full virus scan
Monthly
- Check for updates
- Delete/uninstall unneeded or unused programs
Quarterly
- Clean your keyboard
- Clean your monitor
- Clean your peripherals
- Rebuild your desktop
- Change all your passwords
Yearly
- Renew your software update and anti virus subscriptions
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