1. CS101 Lecture 15 Keeping your computer healthy

2. How to keep your computer healthy You can’t! It is not a matter of if it will all go wrong, it is a matter of when it will all go wrong Since all will go wrong having a backup of your data is very important A disk image can be very helpful

3. Backing up your computer Make it easy and make it automatic –Easiest way is to backup to external hard drive when reminded to by backup software Start with a full backup Perform incremental backup as needed (daily, weekly, monthly, etc)

4. Healthy Computer Tasks As Needed Keep all your security up-to-date. Reboot computer regularly Run weekly backup Clean computer monitor and computer to remove dust –Compressed air

5. When a problem does arise Go through the steps listed on the linked Word document below (printout document in advance in case computer is not working correctly when needed): –PC Troubleshooting DocumentPC Troubleshooting Document