Keep+Computer+Healthy

=Keep Your Computer Healthy= As educators, we need to keep our computers healthy or we might be without. Most computers need to last AT LEAST 3 - 5 years. There are a few steps you can take to prolong your computers life.

1) Update Regularly - Set your computer to automatically update at a time when you will leave the computer on to perform the updates. Check monthly to ensure the updates are running as scheduled. This can be done by performing a manual update.

2) Antivirus - Install and schedule antivirus protection. Check monthly that it is running appropriately. Our district provides SOPHOS free of charge.

3) Delete Cookies, Internet History, and Temp Files - Two - Four times per year you will want to delete your cookies and temp files.

4) Organize Files - Keep your files in an organized manner such as sorting files into separate folders within your documents. This helps eliminate file duplicates, increased temp files, etc.

5) Defrag or Scan Disk - Twice a year you will want to defrag or scan disk your computer. Windows XP/2000/VISTA: Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter

6) Clean - Keep your computer clean and free of dust and dirt.

7) Shut Down - Make sure to shut your computer down completely before moving. This is especially true for laptops!

8) Backup - Backup your computer files monthly.