We all know that prevention is better than cure. Good habits can help you save time, money and aggravation. We give you a few tips to keep your computer running smoothly.
In the beginning, when you buy:
- setting up a UPS or at least good quality stabilizer. Keep in mind that you should continue to act in case of lack of energy, as more devices, the lower the autonomy of the UPS. Remember that the function of UPS is to give you time to shut down your computer with ease and security, not to continue working to drain the battery.
- During the installation, please register each have requested. This will ensure access to updates, useful information and promotions to get access to new versions.
- Sets the auto-update programs when available. So, do not worry about it.
- If your computer is "branded" probably came with a manual. Read the manufacturer's maintenance tips.
- Sets the auto-archiving of mails in your e-mail program. This will help prevent future problems of corruption in the messages file and the delay in accessing and reading.
- Install a quality anti-virus
.- Installation Quality anti-spyware/anti-adware
.- Save all the installation CDs in one place. Create a folder on your hard disk and copy the contents of these CDs at a sub-folder.
Every week or 15 days
- Make scan your hard disk for possible problems
.- Run the de-fragmentation of your hard disk
.- Make a backup copy of important files. Not serve to make a single copy elsewhere on your hard disk, backup should be performed in another device such as a second hard disk, CD, DVD or online services
.It is possible to remove Windows optional components, such as increased or Windows Live Messenger is installed by default, but only if you use Windows XP. This operation will allow you to free some RAM. With the new systems, deactivation is the only option available. This work is also effective to release memory.
- Empty trash the operating system
.- Cleans temporary files from your browser
.- Clear the "cookies" in your browser
.- confirms that the virus and spyware definitions current
.- Run a full scan with an anti-virus and anti-spyware. Do it at separate times, they will be running at the same time, will make your computer run very slowly.
Every 30 or 60 days
- Check for updates for your operating system and install programs
.- Remove installed programs that do not use
.every 3 or 6 months
- Clean your keyboard
.- Clear your monitor
.- Clean peripherals
.- to reorganize their work environment, the virtual and the real
.- Change your passwords
.each year
for renewal software updates and anti-virus and anti-spyware.
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