Prevention is always better than cure
July 27th 2010 06:32
Computer Maintenance - Prevention is always better than cure; even for your PC!
It is said that prevention is always better than cure. In this day and age spouting lines like the former can result in your being relegated to the nearest has been heap. Unfortunately, even today in the age of digitalization, globalization and any other ‘–action’ that you can think of, the old adage remains true especially where your PC is concerned.
What we need to remember is that our PC is ,after all, a machine and no machine can continue to function on it’s own without proper maintenance.
PCs are complex beings and they need two different types of maintenance, software maintenance as well as hardware maintenance.
Hardware maintenance involves keeping your computer’s hardware in proper working condition. To keep your computer hardware in good working order you need to maintain the external components of the computer, such as the keyboard and monitor.
For example, in order to maintain your processor in tip top shape it is important to keep the processor away from excess heat, moisture and dust.
Nowadays there are also computer hardware preventive maintenance software programs that can help with the upkeep of other internal aspects of a computer.
Software maintenance is basically concerned with keeping your computer virus free and updating both your antispyware and anti-virus programs; removing temp files, cleaning the registry as well as removing unwanted files and folders. Also you need to ensure that your operating system is updated regularly and updates are kept up to date.
Maintaining your PC is not a major issue. By following these simple tips you can ensure that your PC is in good shape for years to come:
• Install a good anti-virus and keep it up to date.
• Install a good spyware blocker and remover and update them regularly.
• Scan your system regularly.
• Delete all you temporary files.
• Keep your web browser and operating system updated.
• Always reboot after installing or uninstalling any program
Remember the cost of maintaining is much lower as compared to the cost of repairing; therefore regular maintenance will help you reduce your cost and keep them at a manageable level.
Walter Brun
It is said that prevention is always better than cure. In this day and age spouting lines like the former can result in your being relegated to the nearest has been heap. Unfortunately, even today in the age of digitalization, globalization and any other ‘–action’ that you can think of, the old adage remains true especially where your PC is concerned.
What we need to remember is that our PC is ,after all, a machine and no machine can continue to function on it’s own without proper maintenance.
PCs are complex beings and they need two different types of maintenance, software maintenance as well as hardware maintenance.
Hardware maintenance involves keeping your computer’s hardware in proper working condition. To keep your computer hardware in good working order you need to maintain the external components of the computer, such as the keyboard and monitor.
For example, in order to maintain your processor in tip top shape it is important to keep the processor away from excess heat, moisture and dust.
Nowadays there are also computer hardware preventive maintenance software programs that can help with the upkeep of other internal aspects of a computer.
Software maintenance is basically concerned with keeping your computer virus free and updating both your antispyware and anti-virus programs; removing temp files, cleaning the registry as well as removing unwanted files and folders. Also you need to ensure that your operating system is updated regularly and updates are kept up to date.
Maintaining your PC is not a major issue. By following these simple tips you can ensure that your PC is in good shape for years to come:
• Install a good anti-virus and keep it up to date.
• Install a good spyware blocker and remover and update them regularly.
• Scan your system regularly.
• Delete all you temporary files.
• Keep your web browser and operating system updated.
• Always reboot after installing or uninstalling any program
Remember the cost of maintaining is much lower as compared to the cost of repairing; therefore regular maintenance will help you reduce your cost and keep them at a manageable level.
Walter Brun
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