Got new Computer? Top 10 Things You Should Do

November 15, 2010 Computer Tips And Tricks

I think that if there was a checklist it would be something like the one I am going to be sharing with. The thing is that computers are wonderful but there are few things which you can do to make life easier for you. It actually is within your best interest to do these things as it will seriously help you in the long run. If you take the time and effort to make sure that you are able to do these things then you will have a better and safer computer system.

1. Install an antivirus.

2. Install two antispyware applications.

3. Install a third party firewall.

4. Please always enable automatic updates from Microsoft

5. Use good passwords to protect your accounts.

6. Back up your data on a monthly basis no matter how busy you may be.

7. Upgrade to the latest version of your operating system.

8. Use extremely difficult passwords which contain a number and letter combination.

9. Defrag your computer drives on a regular basis.

10. Make sure that you have adjusted your settings to that Windows show file extensions.

I really hope that you may use of these tips as they will really help and your computer. If you put in a little bit of time and effort the results will be wonderful. I would thus like to leave you with a quote in conclusion:

“Man is still the most extraordinary computer of all”. ~John F. Kennedy