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
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