It is always frustrating when technology isn’t working the way it is supposed to. We depend on our devices for so much in our daily lives that when a breakdown happens, it not only affects us personally but our work lives as well. Especially in today’s new hybrid working environment.
Sometimes, we know it’s going to happen but we ignore the warning signs. We find ourselves in a pattern of just dealing with slow processing, short battery life, overheating, or misbehaving applications in complete denial of what’s actually going on. Your computer needs some love!
Thankfully, there is a lot you can do to prevent these unfortunate things from happening.
Just delete it.
One of the biggest things we overlook is how bogged down our devices are with files. Most often, when you download a file or open an attachment a copy is saved to your computer. You may need that file later but often we find ourselves looking at something once then forgetting it existed. Regularly deleting unwanted or unnecessary files from your computer helps to keep your computer or device running smoothly.
Among other items that eat away the memory of our devices are pictures and videos. These things can take a lot of space in our hard drives and can eventually slow our computers down to a grinding halt. Thankfully cloud technology and external hard drives exist just for this purpose. Moving your favorite memories or hilarious memes to cloud hosting or an external hard drive can help the health of your device immensely.
Also, don’t forget about the cache. Deleting your cache also clears your devices of unneeded files and is often the first step in problem solving a slow computer.
A good clean since 2004.
A great resource for keeping your computer clean is a program called CCleaner. Not only does this program help to identify and delete unwanted files or invalid Windows registry entries but also helps to update software and protect your privacy.
The program itself is free and most tech workers find that is one of the most effective cleaners on the market. As well, it is very easy-to-use program that can be utilized by users of all skill levels.
Back-ups, back-ups, back-ups.
We have all heard this a million times: back-up your computer. It is not repeated by IT workers just because we love the way it sounds but because it is extremely important. Backing up your files regularly can save you a whole lot of trouble in the event that a device experiences a viral attack, system failure or just simply falls out of your hands. Having those files backed-up will save you a lot of headaches and you will be exceedingly grateful you were prepared.
Proper protection.
Most of us have become very good at spotting attempts at phishing, viral injection, and other like cyberattacks. It is remarkable how easy some of them are to spot. You know not to click on unknown links, give your private information out to sketchy sources, and that your great-great-great Aunt Esther did not die and leave you her vast fortune. Yet still, cyber-criminals are very good about worming their way into your private or company data.
Having up-to-date and adequate protection against these attacks is one of the most important things you can do to protect your devices. Regularly check your devices by making sure your anti-viral registrations are up-to-date and that scans are completed on a routine basis.
What can Vodigy do to help?
Vodigy excels at helping small and medium-sized businesses succeed with technology. That means we take care of everything from the devices on your desk to optimizing your business with the cloud. We also specialize in providing the most reliable security on the market including the increasingly important use of endpoint security.
By partnering with Vodigy, you can trust that your business is in the best of hands. Reach out today for your free technology assessment and give your IT environment the love it deserves.
