to maintain it
2006-10-17 06:11:50 · 10 answers · asked by xiana 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Do everything it ask you to do without question.
2006-10-17 06:19:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here are the 10 best way to care for your computer:
1. Make sure you have an AVR (Automatic Voltage Regulator) with surge protector to protect it from power surges and fluctuations in voltage supply.
2. Have the best Security protection program like McAfee to protect it from viruses, hackers, spams, etc.
3. Install a program that monitors and maintain the computer's system like System Mechanic.
4. Get a disk defragmenter to keep your hard drive in top shape like the Executive Software's Diskeeper.
5. Clean your computer regularly inside by using a soft camel brush and outside by using a damp towel.
6. Turn off the computer properly by using the system's shutdown program. Don't just pull the plug or switch it off.
7. Use a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) to ensure the a proper shutdown procedure during power outtages.
8. Always unplug the computer if not to be used for a long period of time.
9. Make sure that your computer is well ventilated. Install additional fans if necessary.
10. Minimize letting other people use your computer. They might not know this ways to care for it. Might as well give them a copy too.
There! I hope this helps.
2006-10-17 13:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by Jimmy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good virus protection - AVG or Avast are free
spy-ware - Spysweeper
ad-ware - Ad-Aware
Virus protection always on - the others run at least once a week.
Occasionally open the case and clean out the dust.
Make sure your fans are working and cooling - this is important to keep the processor from overheating.
De-frag occasionally
A good surge protector is also a must have.
2006-10-17 13:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by myste 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't know about ten, but here are a few.
defrag regularly. clean up your cookies and cache. remove the housing of your tower several times a year and clean out the dust bunnies that accumulate. wipe the tower and monitor down weekly. run ad-aware or something like it on a daily basis to remove spyware.
2006-10-17 13:20:13 · answer #4 · answered by volchick2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't download stuff from the internet unless it is a well respected site! I have co-workers to "click here" whenever they are told to! It's really sad.
Sorry. Venting.
But yes, be careful about what you put on your computer.
2006-10-17 13:20:18 · answer #5 · answered by Crystal P 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1: dont download p2p sharing network software
just to get free music / movies/software
coz you will end up with spyware trojans . virus .them that say they dont have virus trojan /keyloggers , when using p2p sharing network software , have not woke up yet ,they think by using avg .anti virus and spybot ,ad-ware ,they think there pc is ok ,how wrong they are ,they think when yahoo /msn /myspace will not login .they think its server problem ,it maybe or it maybe someone on there user id ,checking out all there email & watching them on there own computer
2: always keep the pc drivers upto date
3: never leave the pc . on while your a sleep or away from home even if your away from home just 1 hour
always shut it down and unplug the power from the pc / montior. modem / router ,
4: do a , pc check up every day ,run anti virus/anti spyware/ trojan scan check up
5: have software that can auto run every 10 mins
cleaning out the system cookies/ temp /history files.webaddress search , this is not , illegal to do as microsoft tell you how to clean up the system of its junk files , but microsoft tell you the old way
try the new and fast way clean up
Privacy Guardian
http://www.pctools.com
6 have a good
Registry fix software
Registry Mechanic
http://www.pctools.com/registry-mechanic
7: when you know the pc is slow in the internet explorer or firefox .it takes time for website to load . run all anti spyware .trojan / keyloggers to check your system over
8: have an all in one firewal/anti virus/anti spyware . if you run a firewall & anti virus & anti spyware by them self this is what slow a pc down . have a all in 1 firewall /anti virus / anti spyware in one pack
9: make you never disable your firewal /anti virus/anti spyware ,while your connected to the internet
10: have a verry good , pop up blocker . just coz internet explorer & fire fox have one its best to have back up running in the system tray
ad-aware professional 6.0 /ad-watch 3.0
ad-watch 3.0 is a pop up & website blocker
http://www.lavasoft.de/
11: make sure you never face a desktop pc to the wall having a cpu fan working away right up by a wall .will only give you problems in the end have the pc away from a wall. always check that the cpu fan is working well and make sure there is not dust build up in the cpu fan & have
the most complete, technologically advanced power protection unit, /monitor/modem/router
12: keep the system running in good health at all with the verry best software to check all the system over and run scan & clean up and defrag the system all on one go try
System Mechanic 6
http://www.iolo.com/sm/6/index.cfm
2006-10-17 15:18:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Lots of water
Lots of high protein foods
care
love (not anal)
take it surfing
Give it at least 2 hours of sunlight a day
take it for walks
baths (once a week)
play dates with lap tops
back rubs.....
2006-10-17 13:21:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i kick mine..but you could grab a pick axe and break the tower open, this is very ' theraputic' for the computer. pull out a few wires too
2006-10-17 13:36:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love it. Clean it. Feed it well. And you will be jsut fine. Sandra
2006-10-17 13:18:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ensure that you have good security programs and to keep them updated at all times.
Free, recommended programs can be found here http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/219333/an/0/page/0#219333
2006-10-17 13:21:08 · answer #10 · answered by Carella 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋