There are two types of computer users: Beginners and advanced. There is a thin line that separates each group, and there are certain things that one group should attempt to do to their computer and other things that should be avoided. The following tips are something every computer user should take note of, but some should only be attempted by more advanced users.
Never turn off your computer before Windows powers on or off. If you are restarting your system or waiting for it to boot up, and you have changed your mind, do not hold the power switch down to get the computer to shut off. This can corrupt the boot up process as well as cause problems the next time you boot your computer. Take a few minutes to wait for everything to load then shut it down the normal way and wait for it to turn off on its own. If your computer freezes, holding down Ctrl + Alt + Delete twice will restart your computer so that you can shut it down manually without as much risk to losing hard drive disk data.
If your home or neighborhood is susceptible to power outages, investing in an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) is suggested. This will prevent power surges and outages from damaging your hardware. While a surge protector will help prevent surges in most cases, it is not foolproof. A UPS will power your computer when there is no outside power source and give you the time to shut the system down and unplug it as well as backup any pertinent data you may be working on.
There are two tools that come standard in the Windows system: Scandisk and the defragment option. Both should be run once a month, if not twice a month, to help reduce errors and prevent crashes by allowing data to be moved and stored in a more efficient manner. Invest in a hard drive scan device, through Norton or any other company, and use it to monitor your hard drive’s health.
Always keep at least 100 MB of free disk space on your hard drive at all times. If you can afford up to a gigabyte of space free, even better. When you begin to run low on hard drive space, your computer will begin to dump data without your knowledge and corrupt documents, folders and other information stored on it. Since your system is constantly writing to your drive, you want to ensure it has the space to keep up with everyday use.
These tips are something all computer users can benefit from; however a beginner may not be aware of them. Taking care of your computer should be the top priority of any owner..
Never turn off your computer before Windows powers on or off. If you are restarting your system or waiting for it to boot up, and you have changed your mind, do not hold the power switch down to get the computer to shut off. This can corrupt the boot up process as well as cause problems the next time you boot your computer. Take a few minutes to wait for everything to load then shut it down the normal way and wait for it to turn off on its own. If your computer freezes, holding down Ctrl + Alt + Delete twice will restart your computer so that you can shut it down manually without as much risk to losing hard drive disk data.
If your home or neighborhood is susceptible to power outages, investing in an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) is suggested. This will prevent power surges and outages from damaging your hardware. While a surge protector will help prevent surges in most cases, it is not foolproof. A UPS will power your computer when there is no outside power source and give you the time to shut the system down and unplug it as well as backup any pertinent data you may be working on.
There are two tools that come standard in the Windows system: Scandisk and the defragment option. Both should be run once a month, if not twice a month, to help reduce errors and prevent crashes by allowing data to be moved and stored in a more efficient manner. Invest in a hard drive scan device, through Norton or any other company, and use it to monitor your hard drive’s health.
Always keep at least 100 MB of free disk space on your hard drive at all times. If you can afford up to a gigabyte of space free, even better. When you begin to run low on hard drive space, your computer will begin to dump data without your knowledge and corrupt documents, folders and other information stored on it. Since your system is constantly writing to your drive, you want to ensure it has the space to keep up with everyday use.
These tips are something all computer users can benefit from; however a beginner may not be aware of them. Taking care of your computer should be the top priority of any owner..
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