Computer care and maintenance is often overlooked by the average user. Yet, taking a few precautions as you work, and learning to use the computer and its file system properly, can save you trouble in the long run.
Time taken, once or twice a month, to perform a few simple clean up procedures and use a couple of maintenance utilities, can make a big difference in how your computer performs.
With a little preventive maintenance and proper computer care, you can increase the overall speed and efficiency of your computer.
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Here are some general tips on the care of your PC: |
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Close all progams before you shut down your computer. |
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Keep magnets away from your computer and disks. Magnets can erase information. |
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Computers need air circulation to keep them cool. As they continue to get faster, they use more voltage and therefore run hotter. Don't place your PC in a cramped place. |
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Keep computers free from dust and smoke. |
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It is handy to have a surge protector like a UPS system. |
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Do not plug devices into the computer while it is on, unless you are inserting a USB device. |
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As long as your computer is under warranty, never throw away the original packaging. Also, you should keep everything that came with the computer (manuals, diskettes, CD-ROMs) in a safe place. |
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Printers should be turned off only by the power button on the printer case, never by a surge protector it is plugged into. |
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If at all possible, do not eat or drink around your PC. If you do, be extremely careful. Spilling liquid on your keyboard can short the computer out. |
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Always use some form of Anti-Virus software. |
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Scandisk and Defrag are very useful programs in the protection of your data. Use them. |
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