Computer Tips

So you've got your first computer. Great! This new machine will open up a world of communication, shopping, entertainment and exploration like nothing you've ever seen before. Computers have become a part of everyday life, and now that you have one, you'll quickly find it to be indispensable.

The thing though, is that computers are complex machines that require normal maintenance to keep working at
their best. Just as your car requires oil changes and normal tune-ups, your computer requires to be checked and cleaned regularly. So let's cover some of the basics of computer cleaning and maintenance.

Cleaning the external portions and internal hardware of your computer may be daunting at first, but it is in reality quite simple. The best place to embark on is with your monitor. If you have an old-fashioned CRT monitor (the sort that look like a television set) then you are able to clean the front with a standard glass cleaner and a paper towel. If you have a flatscreen monitor, there are various anti-dust cloths you are able to use to clean it. The keyboard and internal parts of the computer can be cleaned using compressed air, which you are able to purchase in cans with special nozzles at almost any electronics store. The keyboard's keys can also be cleaned with an antibacterial cleaning solution, although it's significant to utilize the solution to a paper towel and so wipe the keys instead of spraying it on the keyboard. You do not prefer to short out the keyboard after all! This sort of cleaning is something that you ought to do once every month or so, to keep the computer from becoming clogged with dust and grime.

Now that the exterior of your computer is clean, it is time to clean the interior. Almost all computers have antivirus software installed, and you ought to check out that yours is up-to-date and set to scan on a normal basis. Most antivirus programs can be scheduled to run late at night or when you are at work, and it's best to schedule it to do so and so leave it on so that it will have the machine scanned when next you use it. it's also significant to manage the computer's software so that unnecessary or unwanted programs are removed. You ought to regularly attend the add/remove programs menu and uninstall software you no longer need or which has become obsolete. You ought to also regularly defragment your difficult drive to allow it to read and write faster. All of this ought to be done about once a week, but you do not must do it all on one day.

Computers are amazing, but like any piece of complicated machinery they need normal maintenance. If you take good care of your computer it will give you a lot of years of service without needing upgrades. You put several money into your machine, so be sure to take good care of it and it you will get the most out of your investment!