Computer maintenance

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  • 1. Slow computer Keyboard/mouse runs sluggish Printer problems Peripheral devices problems

2. Dirt, dust, hair, food, etc. can get caughtin the keyboard causing the buttons notto work. One can turn board upside down andshake it or get a can of compressed air . If liquid gets in it turn off computer, flip itupside down spray with water, and try toget all the water out. Leave upside downfor at least 12hours. 3. When roller isdifficult to use itneeds cleaned. Take the ball outand clean out thesocket. Then put backtogether. 4. Regular maintenance will extend the lifeof the printer. Turn off the printer Get a lint-fee cloth moisten it with 50-50water and vinegar (make sure no water getinside). Never spray aerosol directly onto the printer Inkjet and laser printers have differentsteps but steps above apply of both. 5. Add RAM to the computer to increasespeed. RAM is installed in the motherboard. More RAM is recommended because it isdata that is not saved so with a lot of ityour computer will operate faster. 6. Ergonomic keyboards are made to bemore comfortable for someone. Wireless keyboards are easier to moveand take away wires. There are wireless, ergonomic, opticaland combinations of mice. Instead of a mouse one can use totouchpad. One can use their finger to move the pointer. 7. Disk fragmentation is when files are notstored in contiguous clusters but aredivided into subparts. Disk defragmentation reducesfragmentation. Reduces seek time. 8. Holding area fortemporarily deletedfiles. Last place beforepermanent deletion. 9. Small text files that Website uses toidentify a specific computer. Cookies put their-self on your computer. NOT dangerous! Used to gather information about yoursurfing habits and for targetedadvertising. You can delete them if wanted.