How to Maintain Your Computer
Ya. What you think about Your Computer. Is it Run faster? .If No, you Should Maintain your PC based on Daily, Weekly and Monthly…
A properly maintained computer will provide you with substantially higher speeds, both via RAM and on the internet, regardless of your hardware setup and configurations.The second law of thermodynamics states that all systems atrophy (degrade) over time - well, here are a few tips on how delay the inevitable.
1. Clean out all the junk left behind by browsers. To do this, you can use the Disk Cleanup utility included on the Windows systems, or download a freeware program such as CCleaner to do it for you. In Linux you can use Kleansweep or Bleachbit. Cookies and cache left behind by browsers can amount up to gigabytes of wasted space, so it is imperative they're deleted. If you want to use CCleaner Just go to this Link... www.piriform.com/ccleaner.
2. Search and destroy spyware and/or viruses on your PC. There is a myriad of tools available to do this. I suggest You to Use any Licensed Copy Antivirus as Like Macfee, Kasper etc. You can also use AVG Anti Virus is a good one to use. Download.com is a great place to legally obtain these tools.
3. Uninstall programs you no longer use, and delete music you no longer listen to. The more free space your computer has, the faster it will go. You'll be surprised how much space you'll free up and how much your computer's performance will increase.
4. .Use the msconfig command in the RUN command prompt to open up a window that will allow you to uncheck start up programs you don't use. This can up your start up and boot down times a lot.
5. Use your computers disk management systems.
- For Windows, select Performance and Maintenance and then choose "Rearrange items on you hard disk..." and "Free up space on your hard disk.".
- For Mac, go to the Applications Folder, select Utilities Folder then launch Disk Utility.
Hardware/CPU
· Always run your computer on a UPS as this will help protect it from electric surges. Phonelines for modems and cat 5 or cat 6 network lines also need surge suppression as they can and will take out your network card or modem in a electric storm.
· Your computer can grow dusty in less than year, depending on where it is stored. Open it about once or twice a year and remove the dust on the bottom with a vacuum (or cloth), then spray with compressed canned air. Pay special to the CPU heat sink and CPU fan. Hold the fan still while spraying it as you can cause it to spin out and on reboot it may have more noise. Spray the intakes to the Power supply fan also. Since you have the cover off reboot and listen for noisy fans make sure all fans are working replace as necessary.
· Be careful when plugging in USB, Ethernet, speakers, etc. into your computer. Ports such as USB and Ethernet can easily be damaged from careless placement. These repairs can be costly and these ports are a necessity.
Underclock it for the ultimate in longevity
Tips
- http://www.download.com has a load of great maintenance freeware utilities.
· Be wary when unchecking in the msconfig prompt. If you don't know what you're doing, do not suggest unchecking anything as you may disable a crucial system process
· If an uninstall you performed seems ineffective, you can manually uninstall via the regedit command in the RUN prompt. Be VERY wary when you do this as well, as the registry editor grants you unrestricted access to the most sensitive parts of your PC
· Give your computer a rest by turning it off once in a while. It's no big deal to leave it on for a day or two, but keep in mind that the hotter it is, the more wear and tear on components. That said....
· There are two schools of thought here. Many prefer to leave their computers on. The thermal expansion and contraction of components can also cause failure by power cycling. In the always on case, just shut the monitor off. And put the hard drives to sleep after one hour per powersaving menu. You can also goto standby after a hour. (This sometimes causes computers to lock up though).
· Be careful overclocking your PC. It's fun- but as stated above it runs the temperature up on the motherboard and WILL melt your processor if the necessary precautions aren't met. Such as a large CPU/Fan heatsink and case fans.
· Programs such as LimeWire, BearShare, Kazaa all have great opportunities for sharing information, but there are multiple files that contain malware, spyware, and trojans to infiltrate all your information. Also beware of the potential for identity theft. Don't be a victim.
· When deleting files, make sure you know what they are. If you accidentally delete something important, it could cause major damage.
* Any types of Hardware plugs and Unplugs in PC you need to turn off your PC.
Things You'll Need
- Anti-virus software
- Anti-spyware software
- Third-party disk utility software [MAC ONLY]
Short Tips:
Unplug any electronic device before opening it. To ensure you don’t produce an electric shock inside the computer, ground yourself by touching something metal before touching the inside of the computer.
Step 1: Open your computer
Turn off and unplug the computer. Carefully remove your computer’s case with the screwdriver.àTo further protect from electric shock, wear an antistatic wrist strap, available at electronics stores, and attach it to your computer to ground you.
Step 2: Clean your computer
Using the compressed air, blow away dust and debris that have accumulated inside. Screw the cover back on and give the exterior plug-ins and keyboard a once-over with the compressed air, too.Step 3: Transfer large files
Transfer any large files, like presentations, music, photos, or giant databases, onto an external hard drive. Clearing out files over 50 megabytes frees up valuable hard-drive space and keeps your machine running smoothly.Step 4: Delete unused programs
Locate, uninstall, and delete any programs you don’t use. For PC users, you’ll find a simple Add or Remove function in the control panel. For Mac users, open the Applications folder and click and drag unwanted programs to the Trash. Then, empty the Trash.àLimit the number of programs that run automatically when you turn on the computer. It will increase your overall processing power.
Step 5: Remove temporary files
Every time you access a web page or read an email, your computer stores information in temporary files, which take up disk space. Macs automatically delete temporary files, but PCs do not. To manually do so, use Disk Cleanup, located in System Tools.àEmpty out your Recycle folder or Trash weekly. Simply placing files in the bin does not remove them from your hard drive.
Step 6: Scan for viruses
Scan your hard drive for infected files with an antivirus and anti-spyware program. Many programs locate and report harmful files for free, but charge a fee to remove them. Find an antivirus program that scans your system at least once a month.Step 7: Defrag
Over time, files on a PC’s hard drive fragment, slowing down your computer. To “defrag” a Windows operating system, open My Computer and right click on the C drive. In the Tools tab, under Properties, you’ll find Disk Defragmentation. Defragging takes several hours, so be sure to leave enough time.Macs that run OS X operating systems don’t require defragmentation.
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