Computer Maintenance
Most of us use a computer either at home, school, or work these days. Many of us have several that we own or use on a regular basis. If you have used computers for a while, you know that over time, they always seem to run a little slower. They don't start up as fast as they use to, and you probably need to restart more often to keep it running smoothly. If this is happening to you, then the maintenance your computer needs is probably being neglected.
A computer, like a car, needs a certain amount of maintenance and upkeep to keep it running smoothly. If you work for a company with an IT department, or have only used a computer at school or the library, you probably have not thought much about it. There are people hired to take care of it for you. They are working away behind the scenes keeping everything safe and secure. The only time you interact with them directly is when you need something or when something goes wrong. By the time we reach the end of this series, you should be able to take care of this maintenance yourself.
If it is your own computer, you need to take care of this maintenance yourself. This series of articles is aimed at helping you learn how to take care of that maintenance yourself. Whether it is a new computer that you want to maintain in top shape, or you want to get your old computer back in top order, this series can help you. Most of these are steps are things that I consider crucial for any computer, however later on in the series we will look at some useful and fun software as well.
Part 2: Keeping Software up to Date
Part 3: Firewalls
Part 4: Antivirus Software
Part 5: Web Browsing