Top Ten Ways to Keep Your System Running Smoothly

Question: I want to be proactive and keep my system running its best. What should I be doing?

Answer: Here are our “Top Ten Ways to Keep Your System Running Smoothly”

Install High-Priority Updates for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office as they become available.
Use Antivirus and Firewall software – run a full virus scan weekly.
Use a Spam filter for incoming email
Do not open email or email attachments unless you are sure who they are from.
Do not download, or install Pop-Up blockers.
Don’t download or install “free” programs unless they are from a known, reliable source.
Defragment your hard disk drive once every month or two.
Be Diligent – Keep all components up to date!!
Back up your data regularly & make sure you are backing up all important files.
Have a regular computer tune up by Home Technology Solutions of Marin.

{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }

Auntie October 20, 2008 at 5:34 am: Thanks for the reminder to runa a weekly virus scan. I haven’t been doing that!

MikeM October 20, 2008 at 1:16 pm: You’re welcome. Glad the reminder helped. Running a regular full system scan is an important element of keeping your computer malware-free and running well.