COMPUTER MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Issues

Computers require regular maintenance If keyboard or mouse doesn't work its

probably because cords are lose Unorganized and unprotected cables

cause safe

Hardware Maintenance

You should clean your computer every 3 to 6 months

You should clean your keyboard best way is compressed air

If you spill liquid on your computer you should turn off your computer immediately

For printers you should use a inkjet printer cleaning kit

Upgrades And Consumables

When hardware is damaged and needs to be changed you can upgrade it by adding more memories to the computer

Mouse

Variety of mouse devices Wireless optical

Keyboards

Ergonomic Keyboard allow more natural positing of arms and hands

Wireless Keyboard reduced clutter of cords

Keyboards come in a range of choices

Recycle bin

Holding area for files before their final deletion

contains files that has been deleted You can pemanelenty delete items from

the bin

Temporary Files

Free memory for other programs Acts like a safety net printing

Cookies

Small text file Not threat to computer Contains code

Disk Defragmentation

Occurs when piece of data is broken Sectors are stored in nonadjacent

clusters