There are many people who own computers. In fact, the majority of homes in the United States own a computer.

If you do own a computer, then there are certain things that you need to know. There are certain things that you should do in order to make sure that your computer stays in working condition.

BACK IT UP

Backing up your computer is something that you should do often, but most rarely do. If you have a back up to your computer, then if something were to go wrong, like your computer crashing or getting a virus, you will be prepared. There are a lot of things that people keep on their computers that is very important to them. Some of it is even sentimental. Back up your computer so that you can keep all of your important information.

LEARN SHORTCUTS

Computers have keyboard shortcuts that are meant to make your life easier as well as faster. There are certain things that you can do on the computer, which will limit the time that you are using the mouse. Keyboard shortcuts allow you to do a lot of things without you even taking your hands off of the keyboard.

SAY NO TO VIRUSES

Viruses are a nasty business. Some viruses are so bad that you cannot access any of your files on your computer. Many of the viruses come from the internet, so it is best that you have great security on your computer. You can have a firewall that will help to prevent some of the viruses getting through, but some still may. Make sure that you have antivirus software on your computer so that you can get rid of anything that may be slowing down your computer.

SET UP YOUR NETWORK

It is better to be working on your own network. If you have it set up, you are going to be able to make it more secure, as well as monitor the amount of traffic that you have working on your network.

KEEP YOUR COMPUTER IN SHAPE

Performing regular maintenance on your computer can keep it running faster and longer. It is frustrating when your computer isn’t working as well as it should be. When we are working on computers, and they are not working the way that they should be, we can actually become angry. The things that we are doing are very important, and we do not have time to work on a computer that cannot keep up. Keeping your computer maintained will help to prevent this from happening.

STAY SAFE AND SECURE

When you have a computer, it makes sense that you are going to put personal information on them. You do this because you have too, and it is a place where you can keep your information all in one place.  Make sure that when you are using different sites that you are putting your information on secure sites. Also help to make sure that your passwords are secure and strong so that it will be less likely that people can hack into your computers.

When you are working on a computer, there are probably going to be a lot of things that you do not know. Call TeK Computing Solutions—your Salt Lake IT support company—so that you can keep your computer working well.