Is there anything more annoying than a slow computer? You
have to wait an eternity to open any file or access your browser or get
anything done! It can crash and shutdown between an important task, leaving you
frustrated. All these are signs of a sick computer, and before you throw the
whole thing out due to exasperation, you’d better do something about it
quickly.
Not sure what that’s supposed to be? Don’t worry. We’ve got
your back.
There’s a lot you can and should do to keep your PC healthy. But
to make it easier for you, we’ve shortened it down to these 7 essential yet
easy steps you can take
for a healthier PC. Keep reading to find out what they are!
Step 1: Only Install the Important Stuff
Even though your PC is a machine, it can feel overwhelmed
just like us when given too much work to do. And that is exactly what happens
when you install 78 different types of software and games and programs on your
computer. It can take up space on your hard disk, which then slows your
computer down.
Therefore, don’t just install everything you find. Try to
install only the important stuff which you definitely need and can’t operate
without. If you’ve got two PCs, you can keep one for important work and one for
games and other stuff. Otherwise, try to limit the number of software programs
you install on your PC for its health and smooth performance.
Step 2: Set up Security Measures
One of the very first things you should do when you get a
new PC or start using one is to set up adequate security measures. Most of us
frequently use the internet for our work or otherwise. While the internet is
super helpful and informative, it is also a very dangerous
place.
One wrong click or download could invite dozens of viruses
and malware to invade your PC and destroy your data. Moreover, you can’t always
tell if your computer has a virus. Some have very obvious signs like visible
glitches, but there are some that work silently in the background and continue
to affect your PC’s health.
Therefore, you need to install good antivirus software and
avoid visiting and downloading files from shady websites to protect your
computer.
Step 3: Carry Out Regular Updates
Those constant update notifications on one corner of your
screen can be annoying, but they are absolutely necessary to keep your PC healthy.
There are updates for your OS system as well as for the different software and
programs installed on your computer. Additionally, there are even updates for
the hardware drives included in your computer.
These updates usually contain improvements to your software
and address any security holes. These also enhance the efficiency of your
programs. Altogether, these updates improve the performance of your PC as it
allows it to run smoother and safer. So, any time you see a notification for a
new update, do it right away.
Step 4: Physical Cleaning
Physical cleaning is one of the most vital yet ignored steps you can take for a
healthier PC. If your computer happens to be near a window or you are
generally fond of eating your food over your PC, chances are your computer gets
dirty quite often.
Now you’re probably thinking how a few crumbs over your
keyboard or that layer of dust over your CPU can affect the performance or
health of your PC. Well, over time, all that dirt and dust can accumulate and
settle inside your PC. This can prevent it from running smoothly, and you’ll
see the evidence every time you turn your PC on, and it takes forever to load.
A thorough cleaning of your PC can do wonders for its
health. Make sure you properly clean the fan as a dirty fan leads to your PC
overheating and even shutting down constantly.
Step 5: Digital Cleaning
Once you’re done with the exterior physical cleaning, it’s
time to get down to the digital cleaning. As mentioned earlier, the more stuff
you have on your computer, the more disk space it will occupy, and the slower
your computer will perform.
Therefore, if you want to keep your PC healthy, do a thorough digital
cleaning of your hard disk to free up that memory space and improve your PC’s
speed and performance. Delete all the programs and software that you don’t use
anymore. Delete all those movies and shows that you’ve already seen. Delete
everything that is unnecessarily taking up space.
Step 6: Back Up Your Data
Of course, you will come across some data or files that are
too important to delete yet they are taking up space too. So, what you can do
is back up that data on an external hard drive and then delete it from your PC.
Moreover, backing up your data is crucial anyway. It’s best
to back up all your important data and sensitive information as any security
breach will ensure that you still have your data at least.
Step 7: Defragment Your Hard Drive
Your hard drive is an important component of your PC, and
over time, as it stores new files and data, it can slow down due to the vast
and scattered amount of data. A simple defragment of your hard drive solves
this problem. It organizes your data and makes it easy to find the relevant
information, thereby improving your PC’s speed and health.
Final Thoughts
Some people think that you have to be a computer wizard to keep your PC healthy and
in optimal shape. However, as you can tell by this list of steps, you don’t
need any special technical knowledge to maintain a healthy and proper computer.
All you have to do is practice a little care, and your computer should feel
brand new every day.
More importantly, even if you haven’t been facing any
performance issues, we’d still recommend following these steps to prolong the
life of your PC and protect your sensitive information and data.
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