Nice and TidyBoone Evans

Computers III 8th periodFriday, August 29th

Once you see it you’ll believe it!

You don’t sweep the dirt from your floors under the rug, so why would you let dust sit on your computer?

Use the tips in this PowerPoint to help your computer stay in tip top shape.

Areas of Focus

• Why computer maintenance?• Maintenance schedule• Backing up your data

– Why– How

• Supplies• Virus and Spy software• Windows updates• Environmental controls

Why computer maintenance?

Built up dust and infected files can severely damage and even completely ruin you computer. The steps below will maintain your hard drive and software.

• Scan disk– Checks for viruses– Errors in hard drive– Computers operates smoothly

Why computer maintenance? (cont.)

– Rearranges files– Speeds up computers access speeds

• Disk cleanup– Deletes files no longer being used– These files slow computer’s actions– Targets temporary files and recycle

bin

Maintenance Schedule

• Everyday– Scan disk– Back up files

• Every two weeks– Back up all information on computer– Defrag the hard drive– Run Windows Update at least every two

weeks

• You should clean all physical parts of your computer yearly.

Backing Up Data

• Why?– Most important you can do– Computer crash can destroy all files– All time and money will be lost– Backing up data allows for recovery

of• Personal information• Music files• Valued pictures• And all other data stored on computer

Backing up Data

• How?Backing up data can be done in a

number of very simple ways.• Information can be saved on

– CDs– DVDs– Removable hard drives– Software programs can be

purchased to do this for you manually

Supplies and Tools

• Software– Many of the tools that you need to

keep your software running strong are built into your computer.

– Anitspyware and antivirus protection software are important purchases to help keep your computer healthy.

Supplies and Tools

• Hardware– Compressed air– q-tips– Antistatic wipes– These are the only items needed to

thoroughly clean physical components of computer.

Virus and Spy Software

As I mentioned before these are important items. They are needed to protect your computer.

• Popular brands•McAfee•Norton•AVG

Firewalls

• Firewalls are in some ways just as important as antispyware.

• They provide protection for– Files– Personal information– Your computer

Windows Updates

• Tools needed already installed on computer

• With this software you can get– The latest security updates– Updates that improve reliability and

performance– Upgrades of Windows features– Additional software for computer

Environmental Controls

• Just you are comfortable in a certain climate, your computer will run better under the right conditions.– Keep computers cool– Keep liquids and magnets away

from computer– Do not smoke near computer– Make sure computer gets right

amount of electricity

Computer Safety at a Glance

The word document below has been made to further help you with your computer maintenance. This is quick reference that you can use anytime.

Yes! That is a sense of satisfaction!

Now you know why computer maintenance is important. You know that just like house-hold cleaning this should be done regularly. Making sure your computer is in a comfortable environment and running frequent updates will help your computer run smoothly and efficiently.

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