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Over the last decade computers have become a very important part of our daily lives. Provided below are certain tips that you can follow to keep your PC at its best performance for a long long time.
- Regularly scan your PC for viruses using reliable antivirus software.
Regular antivirus scans top the list, because today, it is just not possible to have a healthy computer without reliable antivirus software. After you have installed an antivirus software, ensure that the software is scheduled to regularly update virus definitions and scan your PC. Most of the antivirus programs available today provide real-time control services that check all files downloaded to your PC from the Internet and other sources, such as CDs, pen drives, and external hard disks.
- Prevent spam from cluttering your mailbox with the help of an antispam software
Almost all antivirus utilities include an antispam feature that prevents spam--the emails that you have not requested for—from downloading to your computer. As a vigilant user, you must never try to reply to spam, or even try to unsubscribe to them by clicking on the link provided in the mail. Clicking on the link will only assure the spammer about the authenticity of your email ID. And, this may result in you receiving many more spam emails.
- Broadband users must implement firewall to prevent external intrusion.
You need a firewall because broadband connections are open to the public Internet as soon as you switch on your computer. A hacker or any other intruder may gain access to your computer and also your personal information. Firewalls, such as the Windows Personal Firewall, block these intrusions and help you in keeping your computer and data safe.
- Keep the system registry free of unwanted files.
The registry is the most crucial component of your Windows system. Over time, it gets cluttered with a large number of unwanted, obsolete, and redundant entries that cause unwarranted growth of the registry and make it unstable and unreliable. Therefore, it is important that you regularly perform a registry scan to identify and remove these unwanted entries. To simplify the task, you may use a reliable and efficient registry program to clean the registry. A registry cleaner program enables you to perform a registry scan with just a few mouse clicks, and helps you ensure a healthy system.
- Keep your PC updated with latest security updates and hotfixes.
Operating systems, device drivers, and application manufacturers regularly release security patches, hotfixes, and updates to patch up any security vulnerabilities discovered in their products. You must always try to keep your PC updated with the latest updates to maintain it in good working condition and prevent it from malicious attacks.
- Install anti-spyware to prevent spyware attacks.
Spyware programs install stealthily on your computer and are notorious for maliciously collecting your personal information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details. To prevent and remove these malicious programs from your computer, you must install a reliable anti-spyware utility. You must keep this utility updated with latest definition and run it regularly to ensure that your PC is free of spyware.
- Always maintain a backup of your critical data.
Just think what would happen if you lost all of the important documents stored on your PC. To prevent this situation, regularly make a backup of your data on writable CDs, DVDs or external hard drives. You may also opt to use online backup services.
- Use various diagnostic tools to perform preventative maintenance of your hard disk.
To maintain a healthy PC, it is very important for you to maintain a healthy hard disk. You can do this by using system utilities such as Disk Cleanup to scan and delete unwanted files, and Disk Defragmenter to analyze hard disk volumes to locate and consolidate fragmented folders and files.
- Become a vigilant user and try to be aware of various risks
You must keep yourself updated with risks that your PC is exposed to every day and try to keep yourself informed about viruses, spyware, spam, and other malware. You must be a vigilant user, and avoid opening emails from unknown sources, and avoid revealing your financial details (credit card number, usernames, and passwords) over unsolicited emails or Websites.
- Keep your computer physically safe.
You must keep your PC safe from physical hazards such as theft, water, and heat. Always place your computer on a firm table where it cannot fall down. Additionally, you must keep your desk clean from dust and other debris to prevent damage to the fragile components of your precious computer.
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