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How Monthly PC Health Checks Can Save You A Fortune

November 21, 2013

Chances are that at some point or another in the life of your PC, you will need to consult the experts for a little advice. However, if the idea of sourcing the best computer repair has to offer and paying top-dollar for the privilege doesn’t appeal to you, it’s never a bad idea to take things into your own hands…at least to a degree.

A few simple health checks on a monthly basis have the very real potential to save you an absolute fortune by eliminating some of the most common problems that lead to repairs being necessary in the first place. And the really good news is that they’re all easy and 100% free, so no excuses not to do yourself a favor!

Simple DIY PC Health Checks

PC Health Checks

 

Hard Disk Errors

For example, hard disk errors are perhaps the most common of all encountered by PC repair professionals. Hard drives are notoriously fragile and at times unpredictable, which in turn means it’s tricky to when and where problems will present themselves. Nevertheless, these potentially expensive problems can often be avoided simply by taking a proactive approach to disk health and using a few free tools. From defragmenting tools to standard OS disk checkers and more, use these to nip any problems in the bud.

Virus Scans

The same logic applies to virus scans too – as in it’s really not good to wait until a virus presents itself to do something about it. At any time, there could be a demon lurking behind the scenes somewhere and by the time it makes its presence known, it’s game over. Get into the habit of carrying out regular virus checks to avoid such problems.

Malware Checks

Malware and spyware can also be seriously damaging to computers these days, but unlike viruses they can exist behind the scenes permanently and remain hidden. So, be sure to use a decent spyware removal package to keep a near constant eye out for these little bugs as once they’re in place, they can play havoc with the way your system runs and perhaps call for professional attention.

Monthly PC Health Checks Can Save You A Fortune

Dirt and Grime

On the physical side of things, that dirt, dust and grime building up in and around certain areas isn’t just an eyesore, it’s a potential PC killer. The flow of air in and out of the machine is of paramount importance, as too is keeping all circuitry and fans free from excess dust and dirt. As such, keep your systems as dust-free as possible and invest in a can of compressed air to help safely remove any that builds up.

Backups

If you keep enough backups of all your most important and irreplaceable files, the worst that can ever happen is the need to replace hardware. When your computer blows up right before your eyes however and it contains the only copies you have of your most important documents and files, you’re in trouble. You can fork out for professional data recovery…at a cost…but there’s no real guarantee this will work. Backing up it free, easy and safeguards what matters to you from literally anything that can happen to your PC.

Need Help with Your Computer?

If you need a computer repair specialist in Dallas, you might want to check Geek Mobile USA. They got a pool of skilled computer technicians and they operate on a national scale so you will most likely fine one of their branches in your area.

Author Bio : Ilya Elbert is the nationwide account executive of AllIT, a full service IT company that caters to the rest of continental United States. For the past 10 years, he has been helping businesses with their IT systems. Follow Ilya on Twitter to get the latest updates on information technology.

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