Most computer owners probably never considered this question. Why would they? I mean, you turn everything else off when you’re done with it, don’t you? The TV, the oven, the car. You just automatically turn off your computer, too. But your computer is not like your car, oven or TV, so you might want to think this through.
When people contact me to tell me that something’s not working with their computer, after I lob a few salient queries about the problem their way, 4 times out of 5, my solution is only three words long: Restart your machine. I learned this esoteric technique many years ago after purchasing my very first computer, a nice monchrome notebook machine made by Packard Bell. The thing froze up on me. Have you ever heard of such a thing?
It’s my dream to have at least 3 monitors going, sort or an IMAX look, but that’s not in the cards for now. I’m sure you feel sad for me. But I do have and make wonderful use of dual monitors, menage a deux instead of a toi, not as much fun, but way, way better than a un.
Sadly we live in a universe where entropy is increasing. That means things need to be maintained or they fall into decrepitude. Weeds take over your yard, pond scum grows in your pool, etc., unless you are vigilant about taking care of business. The same principle applies to your computer. Absent regular maintenance it will accumulate bugs and problems until you want to hurl it out your window in frustration. So, what are the most important maintenance tasks?
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they? I mean, you turn everything else off when you’re done with it,
don’t you? The TV, the oven, the car. You just automatically turn off
your computer, too. But your computer is not like your car, oven or TV,
so you might want to think this through.