Do you know what today is? It\u2019s National Clean Out Your Computer Day! This means that there is no time like the present to make sure that you\u2019re taking good care of your business\u2019s technology assets. In honor of this day, we\u2019ll discuss ways in which you can take better care of your technology.<\/p>\n
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Consider Your Unused Applications<\/strong> Be Ready to Update Your Software<\/strong> Run Defrag Software<\/strong> Clear Your Workstation of Dust<\/strong> Remember Your Computer\u2019s Insides<\/strong> If all of this sounds like too much work, well\u2026 we can\u2019t blame you. After all, you have a business to run. What you can do is reach out to COMPANYNAME and have our trusted technicians take good care of your technology. To learn more, reach out to us at PHONENUMBER.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Do you know what today is? It\u2019s National Clean Out Your Computer Day! This means that there is no time like the present to make sure that you\u2019re taking good care of your business\u2019s technology assets. In honor of this day, we\u2019ll discuss ways in which you can take better care of your technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7897,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7889"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7889"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7889\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.datcomllc.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nIt\u2019s inevitable that your organization will stop using certain applications as time goes on. Maybe they\u2019re just not necessary anymore, or they became outdated and you replaced them with better, more efficient solutions. Regardless, it\u2019s important to make sure that you\u2019re not paying for software that you no longer use, so make sure that you routinely uninstall software that fits this description. It\u2019s a best practice to evaluate whether or not you need software that\u2019s only used once or twice every couple of months.<\/p>\n
\nIf you want to make sure that your PC is operating at maximum capacity, you need to keep your software updated. Patches and updates are designed with two purposes in mind: 1) Shore up weaknesses in security protocol, and 2) Improve the performance of the software. This is why it\u2019s so important to make sure that you always keep your software up to date. Just be sure that all of your legacy apps don\u2019t suffer from compatibility issues before upgrading to the latest versions, so reach out to COMPANYNAME before making the jump.<\/p>\n
\nDo you ever wonder what happens when you save and delete files, or move them from place to place on your hard drive? Pieces of your data wind up being stored in various locations, which makes it more difficult for your computer to effectively gather and open them when the need arises. Defragging your hard drive essentially gathers all of these pieces of data and places them where they originated, thus improving PC performance. Keep in mind that defragging only applies to hard disc drives, not solid state drives. Also, if you\u2019re running a newer version of Windows, then you don\u2019t have to worry about defragging because Windows will automatically do this for you when the drive isn’t in use. Defragging software is a great way to negate trouble, but if you\u2019re hesitant to try this yourself, be sure to reach out to COMPANYNAME.<\/p>\n
\nDust collects over time, so it\u2019s in your best interest to clear it before it can cause damage to your workstation. A can of compressed air can help you blow away the dust that collects around vents and fans on your computer. Also be sure to turn your keyboard upside down and shake it to clear away skin particles and food crumbs that may have fallen into it.<\/p>\n
\nBefore cleaning your PC\u2019s insides, make sure that you properly shut down your computer and unplug it from the wall. If you\u2019re not in the habit of peeking inside your computer, you may be surprised to see it coated in a layer of dust. This dust comes from the computer\u2019s fans, and it can cause some serious performance issues, like overheating and computer crashes. Take a can of compressed air and blow away any dirt or dust that persists within. Also of note is that you should never touch components with just your bare hands, as the oil on your fingers could potentially cause damage. We\u2019d prefer that you reach out to a trusted technician like those at COMPANYNAME before trying any internal maintenance yourself.<\/p>\n