habits for computer

BITS PilaniHyderabad Campus

7 Habits OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVECOMPUTER USERS

Mayank Garg2013H140040H

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Slow Performance Unable to Print Unable to Get Online Unable to Find/Launch Programs Unfamiliar Home Page/Search Engine Slow Startup/Shutdown I Can’t ________ Anymore

Common Problems

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1. Use a Firewall

2. Backup Your Files

3. Install Windows Updates

4. Remove/Prevent Viruses

5. Remove/Prevent Spyware

6. Keep Your Computer Clean

7. Defragment Your Hard Drive8. Bonus: Secret 8th Habit

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7 Good Habits

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– What • Software that prevents unauthorized access to your computer. • Built into Windows.

– How• Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall > “On”

– Frequency• Once

– (but check in on it)

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1: Use a Firewall

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– What • Hard Drives have 100% failure rate. • Photos, photos, photos.

– How• Online Backup – secure, safe, reliable, cheap

– carbonite.com, xdrive.com, allmydata.com, mozy.com• Otherwise Copy to CD/DVD’s• Avoid “Backup/Restore” programs – iffy at best.

– Frequency• Install Once

– Check on it weekly

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2: Backup Your Files

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– What • Windows requires updates to stay healthy• Not always “Automatic”

– How• Start > All Programs > Windows Update

– Or try www.update.microsoft.com– Choose “Express”, wait for results– Select everything, restart when prompted– Repeat

– Frequency• Weekly

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3: Install Windows Updates

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– What • Internet Connectivity + People = Slow Computer• Internet Connectivity + Children = Very Slow Computer

– How• Install Anti-Virus Program

– windowsonecare.com, symantec.com, mcafee.com• Keep Anti-Virus Program Updated

– Only as good as latest “signature”

– Frequency• Install Once

– Check for updates Weekly

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4: Remove/Prevent Viruses

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What Unwanted, invisible rogue software that

changes the behavior of your computer Symptoms:

Unfamiliar homepages, slow performance, pop-ups, strange browser toolbars

How If not addressed by WindowsOneCare, Norton, etc.

Install Ad-Aware (www.lavasoftusa.com) Download latest “definitions” Scan your system Remove what the scan finds

Frequency Weekly

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5: Remove/Prevent Spyware

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– What • Bits & Pieces of unused programs, websites, etc. that remain on your computer

and slow it down– How

• Download CCLEANER– www.ccleaner.com– Install (de-select Yahoo toolbar)– Cleaner, Issues, Tools– Check what runs at System Startup

– Frequency• Weekly (Check for updates)

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6: Keep Your Computer Clean

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– What • Hard Drives – like all of us - are busy and become fragmented (used & un-used

space become entangled over time)• A Fragmented Drive Slows Performance

– How• Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Defragmenter

– Choose “Defragment”

– Frequency• Monthly (or more)

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7: Defragment Your Hard Drive

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1. Update Your Computer’s Hardware What

Your computer is a collection of parts that interact with each other via “drivers”, “firmware”, “BIOS” etc.

Display Drivers, Sound Cards, Printers, Monitor, etc. How

dell.com, sony.com, hp.com, gateway.com, etc. Search for Downloads specific to your system

Have the site determine your system # if unsure Compare dates of available downloads with your system – download individually

and check performance Frequency

Monthly

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8: Bonus Habit

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Thanks

Specially thanks to Mr. Naveen Sihag.

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