Happy National Clean out your computer Day! This might take more than 10 – 15 minutes but it is important to keep your system running smoothly.
First step is to backup your computer either online or with an external hard drive or thumb drive. If you are not already doing this…add it to your weekly list.
Next, look at your programs. Are there any you don’t use anymore. Delete any of these programs to free up space on your computer. Look at the programs remaining, update any that are outdated. Programs are often updated to protect against malware so this is important to do regularly.
Finally search through your files. Do you still have that car registration from 2017? Delete anything that is no longer needed.
Do you have an old computer that you need to get rid of? Check out this site to learn how to properly dispose of old computers. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0010-disposing-old-computers
Do you need to get rid of old printers, monitors, keyboards, etc? Recycle your old, unwanted technology at your local Staples® store
