1. Set Up a Simple Backup System
We all know we should back up our computers, but it’s always one of those things that you’ll set up “one day”. Setting up a backup only takes minutes, though, so you can do it right now and forget about it until you need it—and when you do need it, you’ll be glad you set it up. If you’re just backing up to an external drive, you can just use the simple tools built in to your computer, like Windows Backup or Apple’s Time Machine. However, that’ll only keep you safe if your computer fails. If you lose your home in a fire, get all your gear stolen, or experience any other kind of disaster (God forbid), you’ll have lost all those important documents, family photos, and other files forever. So, we recommend using a service like CrashPlan to back up your computer online. That way, it can back up no matter where you are, and that data will be safe no matter what happens to your hardware.
2. Do Everything Faster with Shortcuts
The great thing about computers is that they can do a lot of things much faster than a human. Say you’re looking for a specific word on a web page. Instead of scanning it yourself, all you need to do is press Ctrl+F and type the word you’re looking for. There are mountains of shortcut like this, from pressing Ctrl+S to instantly save the file you’re working on, Ctrl+P to print it out, or Ctrl+T to open a new tab in your web browser. It may seem like more trouble than its worth at first, but after you use a shortcut one or two times, you’ll wonder why you ever did anything with the mouse. Check out our list of six shortcuts everyone should know, as well as our shortcut of the day series for even more tricks.
3.Protect Yourself From Viruses
Windows users have long known the pain of viruses and other malware, but the good news is it’s pretty easy to avoid. First, we recommend learning the difference between viruses, trojans, and other kinds of attacks, as well as the myths surrounding them. Then, install some good, free antivirus software to protect yourself (Avast is our current favorite, but Bitdefender is a slightly less nerdy, equally secure option). You can even get antivirus for your Android phone, if you so choose. But in the end, the best way to avoid viruses is to use common sense: don’t open links that look suspicious, don’t install programs from untrusted sources, and if a window pops up saying your computer’s infected, make sure it’s actually your antivirus software saying that and not a fake web page.
Run programs on an infected PC Often times, malware will
prevent a computer from running certain programs. Changing the name of the .exe
file can often override this. If that doesn’t work, changing the extension to
.com is another useful alternative, and the program will still be able to run
in spite of the extension change.
Read installers Even major programs can install toolbars and
other unwanted pieces of software during installation. Take a few seconds to
read each step to make sure you are not agreeing to install something other
than the program you were actually seeking. Far too often people just push next
over and over, and end up with a browser covered in various search bars that
just aren't needed. In the worst of scenarios, these can have nefarious intentions.
Lock your computer if you get up Sick of your
"friends" going onto your computer at work or home and posting things
on your Facebook/Twitter page on your behalf? It’s certainly an annoyance, but
an easy one to prevent. Windows + L will lock your system right away, requiring
a password (if you've set one) to log in again.
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