Like many things in life, if you look after your computer it will look after you. Below are a few simple things you can do to prolong the life and health of your computer.

Good housekeeping

Clean out all your junk that is left behind by your browsers. If you fail to do a quick clean up from time to time it can take up valuable storage space which can significantly slow down your machine.

Virus protection

Like humans get the flu jab in winter, it pays to get an anti-virus on your PC. There are many free anti-viruses you can use, talk to A Tech in Need, we can assist you.

Don’t hoard

Just like you spring clean your home it’s important to spring clean your computer too. Uninstall anything you no longer use, including programs, music, images and videos. All these things will take up precious space on your computer and once removed you might be surprised by how spritely and quick your computer is.

Don’t let sparks fly

Where possible, run your computer off a UPS, this will protect your computer from any power surges.

Dust buster

Computers attract dust like a moth to a flame. It’s important you dust your computer. A dusty computer can trap heat and this can quickly become a problem.

Back-up

If you’re a business the likelihood is you’re already backing up, if you’re not you should be. But it’s also important for household computers to have some kind of back-up too. Years ago, we’d print off our photos and place them in albums, but nowadays you are likely to see them stored on your computer at home. Don’t risk losing your precious memories because you didn’t back up.

Call A Tech in Need on the Gold Coast today should you need any advice on how to keep your computer running smoothly.