Quick Tips To Maintain Your Computer

Back It Up

• Back up all documents that you create on an external drive
• Make good use of external disk drives, CD roms, zip files
• Keep back up copies of all of your computer programs just in case you need to re-install
• Back up your entire system regularly

Safety

• Use firewalls to prevent others from accessing your computer from the outside
• Use a good virus protection program
• Use a surge protector for your computer
• Change passwords regularly

Maintenance

• Empty your recycle bin on a regular basis
• Delete .tmp files – you would be amazed to see just how much space they take up
• Use disc clean up regularly
• Regularly delete your browsing history
• Remove programs that you do not use
• Clean out your email on a regular basis
• Defragment your computer regularly 
• Use “air in a can” to clear out your keyboard and your computer

Bathroom Organising Tips

Step One: Clean It Out 

•  Begin by pulling EVERYTHING out of the bathroom – this will make your sorting and cleaning process easier. 
•  Clean drawers and shelving. 
• Dispose of creams, make up, hair products & various other products that you haven’t used for six months or more or have expired. 
• Dispose (or take to your local pharmacy) of medications that have expired. 
• Dispose of old razors and other items that you simply do not use any more.

Step Two: Create Extra Storage

• Only store what you use on a daily basis on (or near) the basin counter.
• Keep only what you absolutely need in the bathroom.
• Use a magazine rack for magazines.
•  It can be a good idea if you have the space to assign a shelf, drawer or container for each family member to store their personal items in.

Step Three: Organise Your Space

• Group similar items together.  For example, toothpaste, mouth wash, spare tooth brushes together; cosmetics, etc
• Make use of a shower caddy for your shower items such as body wash, shampoo, conditioner, etc.
• Hang your hair dryer on a hook to save on space
• Use wall mounted cabinets for extra storage space
•  If you are short on space you can use shooks on the back of the bathroom door for bathrobes and towels
• Dedicate a drawer or make up container for your cosmetics.