Computer Maintenance / Safety

1. Computer Maintenance / Safety Presentation

2. Computer Maintenance Tips Never Never, turn your computer off with the power switch until Window has shut down. The exception to the rule is when your computer locks up and your hard drive light is not blinking indicating that it is not running. Nnnnlllll

3. UPS Device I I highly recommend that you purchase an UPS,(uninterrupted power supply). This will keep your computer from crashing during power outages, and will protect your computerrecommend that you purchase an UPS commend that you purchase an UPS

4. UPS- Power Supplies

5. Scandisk or Defragment • Run Scandisk and Defragment at least once a month. This will keep your hard drive healthy and prevent crashes. Alternatively, purchase a disk utility program and use it to keep your hard drive healthy.

6. ScanDisk and Defrag Your Text Here • Defrag program

7. “Hot pluggable” • Never unplug peripherals from the computer when it is powered up. Unplugging with the power on can short out the connector socket or the motherboard.

8. Antivirus • Do use an antivirus checker regularly. Everyone should have an antivirus checker that boots up when their computer starts. Make sure the anti-virus program is set to update automatically. These programs must regularly update their virus definitions to provide the best defense against new viruses.

9. Antivirus Software

10. Firewall Protection • If you have a high speed Internet connection, you need a firewall program. A firewall program keeps those who want to hijack your computer from gaining access to your system. You really do not want someone else running your computer.

11. Firewall Protection Programs