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If you are not certain of how to use these utilities and being that
steps to execute these programs varies slightly from one operating system to other it would be easiest to simply use “Help” option that can be found by clicking on START button found on your computers desktop.
The START menu will open up a drop-down-box that should display “Help” option. By going here you can enter keywords that deal with answers to subject you are searching for.
*Run your computers “Disk Cleanup” utility every other week or so. If set “Disk Cleanup” utility will automatically empty recycling bin and recover some wasted disk space by removing internet temporary files that seem to always accumulate.
Again, use “Help” option if you are uncertain of how to perform this task.
*Never smoke near a computer because cooling fans will pull smoke into case where it can coat inside parts of computer with a residue which in turn can damage sensitive components.
*Place computer case in an area where it will not be accidentally kicked or bumped to prevent loosening of cables and damage to internal parts.
*Invest in a high quality surge protector to provide your computer and monitor against voltage spikes or “surges” that can dramatically shorten life of your system. Just like most items in a store, “You get what you pay for”. So don’t skimp out on this important device!
Its also not a bad idea to invest in a surge protector that includes what is called a “Data Line Protector” which allows you to connect your telephone lines to and serves same purpose for telephone line to your modem just like surge protector does for electrical household current lines.
*Finally, if you plan on being away from home for more that a few days at a time or if there is a thunderstorm brewing in your area it is a very wise decision to always unplug all electrical lines and modem telephone lines from your system. Even with a surge protector installed it is possible that such a large voltage spike such as one caused by a lightening strike could prove fatal to any computer system.
If you follow these simple steps outcome is a healthy computer that will stay by your side and treat you well which also results in a happier you.
Dan Preston is the webmaster of a neat site called InfoHeaven Digital Books and The Online Book Store where you can find useful and Fr'ee information along with many how-to digital books that cover a large variety of interesting topics.http://infoheaven-digital-books.com and http://online-book-store.net.
