The following article contains information that will
surely guide you into every aspect.

For example The majority
of computer users have a habit of shutting down their
computers when leaving for trips, which signifies you’re
not receiving newly-released anti-virus repairs or
anti-spyware updates; the two most common areas that
provoke computers trouble. I dare say We advise you update
anti-virus and anti-spyware scans before initiating
e-mail or going online in the time following an extended
absence.

We constantly see an increment in calls for virus
related problems shortly after fo llowing long weekends.
by then Steer clear of the problems altogether by
actualizing your security software before putting your
computer into use. during the morning For a free list of
viruses, spyware threats and trends, visit:
www.VisitingGeeks.com/downloads.htm

#2 -- Should You
Leave Your computer Running?One FAQ is, "Should I leave my
desktop computer on or turn it off?"

There are 2 schools of
thought…either



way Turning it on and off several times a day
makes the microcircuits to flex and fatigue due to
alteration in temperatures. In time this may lead to a fault
in the circuitry and end up in system failure. After
pleasure come pain again.

Leaving the computer on in excess
time puts too much run down on the mechanical components
(the hard drive spindle motor and cooling fans).

Optimum
compromise. as long as  First user in the morning
turns it on; last user turns it off.

We leav e our desktops
running most of the time permitting for scheduled utility
tasks to run during overnight hours. another possibility
As well we restart the systems (to flush the RAM and reset the
operating system) frequently and often take off the case
covers to clean out any dust that could have gathered,
specifically near the fans and screens.

#3 -- Stop
Popups!Never click inside the window of a popup. In another
manner, closeit by clicking on the X in the upper right
corner. either way  A lot of people are tricked
into installing spyware applications through popups that
advertise cleaning facilities for your system. If you get a
message indicating it can help, prefer to think it’s
spyware and don’t click!

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About the Author

Sharron
Senter is co-founder of http://www.VisitingGeeks.com -
an on site computer repair, security and networking
company serving north of Boston, Southern NH and Maine.
Visiting Geeks’ technicians are crackerjacks at
squashing viruses, popups and securing and making
computers perform faster. Learn more about Sharron at
http://www.SharronSenter.com

Written by: Sharron
Senter

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