Whether you are an IT professional or not, there are few basic things that every computer user needs to know an do to keep things running smoothly. Here is a checklist of some important things that every computer user should consider doing:
- Try to explore new uses for the programs you have already installed.
- Keep an eye on resource usage and figure out what’s taking up the most resources as this can help in closing unused resource hungry background programs.
- Set the system up for scheduled/automatic maintenance using Windows built-in Task Scheduler or other 3rd party programs like Tasks till dawn on a Mac.
- Explore the hidden, but not so hidden features of your OS and get the most out of it (Google is your friend).
- Memorize and use keyboard shortcuts as much as possible to increase efficiency.
- Setup a basic backup-system for scheduled and automatic backup even if its Windows or Mac’s built-in backup system.
- Use a paid antivirus software instead of freeware for better online and offline protection.
- Avoid installing crap or software from unknown publishers and always closely check the checkboxes during installation.
- Computers are like cars that need regular maintenance and if you fail to do so, degradation in performance can occur.
- Schedule Disk Defragmentation and keep your hardware drivers up-to-date for maximum performance.
