In the current era of technology, we are surrounded by many devices that play an important role in our life. In Swaziland we are dependent on computers in many ways, and their maintenance should be at our utmost priority; well-maintained computers look good last longer, and perform reliably.

Both internal and external conditions of your PC affect its life. Nobody wants a computer with a fast-draining battery, overheating CPU, or glitchy operating system, and all these problems are avoidable only if maintained regularly.

Here are some essential tips that you can follow to protect your PC and increase its efficiency.

• Use extra padding to protect your laptops if you often travel with your laptops. An uncovered laptop is vulnerable to any unpleasant accident. These drops, bumps, or slips damage the exterior and compromised performance.
• Take the time to organize and declutter the mass of tangled wires for a frustration-free environment, and this goes for both laptop and desktop users.
• To have an uninterrupted workflow make sure your PC is uptodate, Windows 10 keeps its users in-tune with once a day update checks.
• Optimize battery power is a top priority for many and for this you should avoid unnecessary charging.
• Make it a practise to clear your memory from time to time, since unneeded files on your hard disc can become performance hogs if left unchecked.
• Weekly antivirus scans, which check your computer for any obvious hazards or unusual activities, can help you avoid malicious software harm.
• For a clean and dirt-free computer, clear out those hard-to-reach parts of your laptop and desktops once a month. You can use a compressed air canister for this purpose.
• In the list of some crucial tasks when working on a computer is, to update your password. It’s as important as backing up your data. This practice will make your password and your PC prone to cybercrime.
• Don’t let your computer get crowded by files and un-organize data, try to have a calculated and managed hard drive, to have efficient performance.
• To possess a computer is like to deal with uncertainty every now and then, one should prepare for the unexpected all the time. Random hardware failures, glitches and sudden crashes have the potential to damage the unsaved data. One of the most essential computer maintenance procedures include backing up files. You can replace your computer but your information is lost without a back up.
• You can use the cloud and heavy external storage drives as a back-up plan. The pro-tip to save your data is to have at least 3 copies of your important data saved in 3 different places.