Computer Maintenance Tasks

We all have systems in place for managing our lives. Your computer and technology need to have systems in place to get your data and information safe.

I recommend the following list of maintenance tasks you should be doing on your computer.

One time and one time only.

• Set up the computer to update your operating system automatically.

• Install Anti-Virus software and Malware software. Also, set to update automatically. (I recommend Malwarebytes and Bitdefender)

Daily

• Stay on top of your email inbox. Remove any emails from senders you don't know.

• Only open attachments that you know the sender.

Weekly

• Basic cleaning-

Clean your keyboard (get the crumbs out)

Clean monitor (make sure that you wipe it clean)

Dust the computer and printer

Check your cords and cables don't have any breaks

• Back up your system. It would help if you did this to cloud storage or an external drive. (I like Carbonite)

Monthly

• Make sure your photos are organized into folders.

• Move your photos from your phone to your computer and then delete them.

• Clean up your web browser.

• Delete any unwanted or needed files that you don't need.

• Remove any programs or apps that you are no longer needing

• Run CCleaner

• Run a complete virus and malware scan. Again I like Bitdefender and Malwarebytes.

Annually

• Clean up contacts on your phone, email, and social media accounts.

Maintance on your devices is something that should be done on a schedule as we depend on our devices more today than we did yesterday.