Maintaining your computer means cleaning and upgrading it, both physically and electronically. It is a good idea to schedule and regularly do the following:
- clean the outside of your computer and any peripherals (mice, keyboards, etc.)
- apply software updates
- organize files and folders (preferably off the desktop)
- delete or archive files
- back up
Tips: Create shortcuts on your desktop to the most commonly used folders instead of saving files on the desktop. Keep an external hard drive on your desk and plug into backup.
Please wipe down your keyboards and mice regularly. After a while, the dirt gets ingrained and it becomes very difficult to clean them. Here are a few informational websites from computer manufacturers – Apple, Dell, Toshiba.