Ten Good Habits of Average Computer Users


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You should know that computers will eventually break down and by having good habits, your computer will last longer.

  1. Update antivirus: Many antivirus program gets updated automatically, however, some don’t. Even if your antivirus program updates its virus definition regularly, you may need to confirm big updates. Make sure that your antivirus program is included in the Best Antivirus rank of the year.
  2. Backup your computer: Due to your laziness and procrastination, all of your important files could be stored on your PC. Hard drives don’t have guaranteed lives. It may last longer or shorter than the expected lifetime. You can invest on a dozen of Blu-Ray discs to back up many gigabytes of important files. Highly critical files could also be stored in USB flash drive for quicker access.
  3. Sit still with your laptop: It’s risky to move around with your laptop running: Even if you have SSD in your laptop, that’s much more reliable than HDD, accidents could still happen. You can accidentally drop your laptop or bump it against something hard. You may also move the laptop from the desk to your bed. Unfortunately, the non-rigid surface of your bed may block the vent and cause your laptop to overheat.
  4. Don’t print everything: Most of the time you don’t need to print everything. If you need just one or two pages from a document file, then you shouldn’t choose the Print All option. By saving paper, you will also help to save the environment.
  5. Don’t leave laptop in your car: Lugging around laptop bag can be inconvenient, but it’s much better than leaving it inside your car. Even if your laptop is turned off, internal components can be damaged if they are baked inside very hot interior of the car.
  6. Delete read emails regularly: Most of the time, only a small percentage of emails that you want to keep inside your inbox. Having too many emails inside the inbox could be bad for your productivity, due to clutter.
  7. Use keyboard shortcuts: Keyboard shortcuts will help you to save time and increase productivity. You should be able to impress others with how flawless your workflow is.
  8. Avoid installing junk programs: Operating systems are robust, but they can be bogged down by programs. If you think that a program is useful only once, then you should remove it immediately.
  9. Don’t believe the seller: Sellers only have the intention to sell and it’s possible that they will mislead you. You need to be fully informed about the computer unit and its components. If a seller says that the processor in your computer is fast, you should know how fast. Check benchmarks to know about fastest computer components within your price range. There are hundreds of different components in the market. Find the best configuration, so you can get the biggest bang for your buck. After spending hours doing your research, you should be able to come up with the best selection.
  10. Use unique password for each account: Using a single password for all accounts is a huge security risk. Once a criminal finds out, he may access your work email, bank accounts, social media and others.