1. Anti-Virus

You must be running Anti-Virus Software that hasn’t expired, updates itself regularly and scans your computer for viruses weekly.

2. Anti-Spyware

Extremely important to protect you from unauthorized programs downloaded from the internet without your knowledge

3. Anti-Spam

Helps you filter Junk Mail

We can recommend an Internet Security Suite that contains Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Spam, Link Scanner, and Personal Firewall & Parental Controls.

4. Windows Updates

Please run Windows Update to download the latest enhancements and security updates for your Windows Operating System. You can run Windows Updates by going to Start -> All Programs -> Windows Update

5. Backup

Always backup your important files on a regular basis onto an external media, don’t trust your hard drive, it can fail anytime!

6. Disk Cleanup

Run Disk Cleanup once a month to delete unnecessary files. You can find it under Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools

7. Disk Defragmenter

Run Disk Defragmenter once a month to organize your files better and improve performance. You can find it under Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools

8. Keep it Clean

Always keep your computer dust free: inside & out to avoid the CPU, Power Supply and Case fans being clogged. Use an Air-Compressor inside every 6 months

9. Hardware Upgrades

As technology improves, new software requires a faster computer to run effectively. The speed of any old computer can easily be increased by updating the Memory, hard disk or the CPU

10. Prevention

If you notice even a minor problem with your computer, call your technician immediately. It is much more cost-effective to fix a minor problem straight away, rather than waiting for the problems to add-up, requiring a major over-haul of your computer