Learn to Maintain Your Home Computer

Submitted by Jesse on May 21, 2011 - 11:51am

It is important to perform routine maintenance to keep your computer running smoothly and virus free. Here are some simple steps that can help:

Clean up disk errors by running Check Disk once a week.
Remove temporary files by running Disk Cleanup once a week.
Optimize your data by running Disk Defragmenter once a week.
Make Internet Explorer run faster-Clear your cache, and delete temporary internet files.
Automate Windows Update.
Remove spyware with an anti-spyware program, and use antivirus software help protect your computer from viruses.

Not sure how? Follow these step by step instructions from Microsoft.

Want to know more? Come to our FREE class to learn about FREE software to help you maintain and enhance your PC. Tuesday, May 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Community Technology Center, Level 4, Central Library. No registration required.

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Comments

Submitted by Kid Computers on October 11, 2011 - 1:15pm.

I totally agree. I notice children probably have the worst time keeping their computers free from trojans/viruses...

Submitted by Susan Livingston on June 9, 2011 - 10:02am.

Hi, do you have a similar class for Mac users?

I'm a Mac user and sometimes my MSWord documents convert to a ".dat" document for PC owners. What is happening and how can I help my PC friends?

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Thanks, Susan

Submitted by Jake Ashley on June 5, 2011 - 6:42am.

This is like the summary of all the computer tips I've read. I usually call an online computer repair to fix my computer problems but this time i'll try to it on my own.

Submitted by Chris James on May 25, 2011 - 10:10am.

Jesse, great blog and the class looks excellent. I'm going to test out all of these tips on my laptop. Thanks!