computer maintenance

Building a web server beside with programming languages and also need to maintain
your computer in good condition. Dot the l's and cross the T's. I come up with few step to maintain after I had been learning how to buils a web server. Even with most sophisticated hardware and software you need to do some type of maintenance to keep your computer working properly.

1. Start a notebook or file using a file using a simple outline that includes information about your computer. That include your following items in your notebook: Vendor support numbers from your user manuals. Serial numbers of all equipment and software. User IDs, passwords, and nicknames for your ISP or OSP, network access, Websites and so on. Vendor and date of purchase for all software and equipment. Trouble log that provides a chronological history of equipment or software problems. Note on any discussions with vendor support personnel.

2. Turn off the power and disconnect the equipment from the power source. Working inside your computer with the power on can affect both you and the computer adversely.

3. Keep the area surrounding your computer dirt and dust free will help your reduce to clean it.

4. Back up important files and data will help you restart your computer if it crashes. Regulary copy important data files to disks, tape or another computer.

5. Protect your computer from virus which installing an antivirus program and periodically updating the program by connecting to the manufacturer' s Web site.

6. Keep your computer turned. Most operating systems include several computer utilities that provide basic maintenance functions. In windows, for example, these utilities are available via the system Tools submenu on the accessories submenu. One important utility is the disk defragmenter, which allow you reorganize files so they are in contiguous clusters, making disk operations faster. Some program allow you to schedule maintenance tasks for times when you are not using your computer.

7. Learn to use diagnostic tools to help you identify and resolve problems. Diagnostic tools help you test components, monitor resources such as memory and processing power, undo change made to files, and more. You can purchase and download from it.

8. Converse energy wherever possible to avoid animated screen savers, which use additional powers and prevent your computer from going into hibernation.