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•  System Backup and Security: Keeping the backup of the important data and protecting the computer from malware
                                                                                                                                        by installing anti-virus, firewalls etc.

                                                                                                                                      Importance of Computer Care and Maintenance
                                                                                                                                      We need to maintain our computers for following reasons:

                                                                                                                                      •  It helps you detect the hardware or software problems at an early stage before they become serious issues.
                                                                                                                                      •  It prevents the computer from viruses and malwares.
                                                                                                                                      •  It speeds up the processing power of a computer by deleting old unwanted files and applications.
                                                                                                                                      •  It helps you maintain regular backup of data to provide you with a copy if something goes wrong with the computer.
                                                                                                                                      •  Regular software and browser updates will have your software running efficiently.


                                                                                                                                              CLEANING COMPUTER COMPONENTS


        Moving Files and Folders                                                                                                      Cleaning your computer components regularly helps increase the lifespan of your computer which can save time and
                                                                                                                                      money. We should follow the given step:
        When you move a file or a folder, the original file or folder is moved to the                                                 •  Keep the computer and the area around it dust free by dusting it  with a soft, dry cloth at least once a week.
        new location. Perform the following steps to move a file/folder:
                                                                                                                                      •  Avoid eating or drinking while working on the computer.
        Step 1:  Select the file or the folder you wish to move.
                                                                                                                                      •  Always use the keyboard with clean and dry hands.
        Step 2:  Press the Ctrl + X to cut the file or the folder.                                                                    •  To avoid scratches on CDs and DVDs it should be handled delicately with minimum touching on its flat sides.

        Step 3:   Go to the desired location and press Ctrl + V to paste the file.                                                    •  Avoid smoking or heat around the computers.
        OR                                                                                                                            •  Cover the computer with a plain cloth along with its physical components when not in use.

        Step 1:  Right-click the file or the folder you wish to move.                                                                 •  Maintaining proper air flow inside and outside of your PC to avoid overheating of the computer.
                                                                                                                                      •  Do not run so many programs at the same time as the computer can become slow and even crash.
        Step 2:  Select the Cut option from the shortcut menu.
                                                                                                                                      •  Laptops should be closed properly and kept in safe places.
        Step 3:   Select the drive or the folder  where you  want to move the
                selected file or folder.                                                                                              •  Give the proper shut down command every night before sleeping.
                                                                                                                                      •  Always unplug the device if it is 100% charged otherwise it may overheat the battery.
        Step 4:   Right-click and select the Paste option from the shortcut menu.
                                                                                                                                      •  Switch off the power and disconnect from the main power supply before cleaning the physical components of the
                OR                                                                                                                      computer.
                Select the file and drag it to a new location.                                                                        •  Clean gently to avoid any accidental turning off or on of any knob or changing the default settings of any physical controls.

                                                                                                                                      •  Use the cleansing liquid like alcohol indirectly by applying it through soft cotton cloth. Spraying it directly on the
                COMPUTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE                                                                                           computer may spoil its electronics parts.
                                                                                                                                      •  Use only compressed air to clean the internal components of your computer as liquid cleanser may damage or
        We live in a digital world and computers as an electronic device                                                                dislocate the internal circuit board.
        have become an important part of our lives. Especially in COVID                                                               •  Avoid using a static vacuum cleaner that plugs into a  power plug as it develops a static electricity that damages your
        times we learnt that the whole  world  can  function  using  a                                                                  computer.
        computer while sitting at home. It is a very delicate machine that
        needs a good care to function efficiently.                                                                                    Ways to Keep Your Computer Devices Clean

        Computer care and maintenance is a practice and the procedures                                                                Cleaning your whole computer on a regular basis is always a
        to be followed that helps in keeping the computer software and                                                                good  practice  for increasing your computer’s performance.
        hardware updated and in a good state of working. It includes                                                                  Take care that the cleaning process has to be carried out only
        installing updates, security, taking backups, scans, etc. and can                                                             when the system is unplugged and the device is turned off
        be done in terms of :                                                                                                         from the power  supply.  Following  are some of  the ways in
        •  Hardware Maintenance: It is taking care of the physical components of the computers such as keyboard, monitor,             which you can clean different computer parts:
          drives etc.                                                                                                                 •  Keyboard

        •  Software Maintenance: It is keeping the updated versions of the software and deleting the temporary files and                   w Use rubbing alcohol, cotton swabs or a lint-free cloth to
          spam.                                                                                                                           gently clean the keyboard.


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