Maintaining personal computers

A more complex system is
more difficult to maintain

From an outsider perspective, maintenance of modern computers is extremely difficult. Each model has its own set of special maintenance procedures, even if it comes from the same manufacturer and has a common operating system. Including all computer models, the list of special maintenance procedures is virtually infinite. Ironically, nobody complains of difficulties maintaining a computer. These days, any user still existing should have at least 2 smartphones or tablets: one for critical activities, another for less important tasks. This is because while mobile devices are great for storing sensitive or personal information, they have a very limited endurance.

Desktop format

  • Have at least 2 user accounts. The administrator account should have a passkey that consists of at least 8 characters, including letters, numerals, and symbols. The standard account is for everyday activities, and can be left without a passkey.
  • Perform an antivirus scan every time the computer starts up. Complete the scan opening any other programs. When malware or any suspicious program is found, the best action is to remove it immediately.
  • Clean up your computer at least once a week. In Microsoft Windows, Disk Cleanup and CCleaner are commonly used. In case of Internet cafĂ©, remove all user files immediately.
  • If the computer is shared, do not store any personal information on it. Use your smartphone or tablet computer to store personal information about you.
  • Update your computer software at least once a month. Complete the update before starting any other activity.
  • When your computer is 5 years since purchase, ensure that it complies with the hardware requirements of the latest version of its preinstalled operating system; or else replace it with a lightweight operating system.

Mobile format

  • Have at least 2 mobile computers: the primary device is for critical activities and sensitive information; the secondary device is for everything else. The primary device must have a long battery life, while the secondary device must have high-performance components.
  • Protect the primary computer with a passkey having at least 8 characters; you can also protect the secondary computer when you want.
  • Limit your activity on the primary computer. Do not install games or non-essential applications on it.
  • On both computers, perform an antivirus scan at least once a week. Complete the scan before opening other applications.
  • On both computers, update applications at least once a month. Complete the update before starting any other activity.
  • Clean both computers at least once a week. When a non-essential application fills up huge amounts of storage, consider clearing all its data.
  • Restart both computers at least every 3 days to give them a fresh session: as a session ages, it slowly fills more memory.

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