Computer Basics/Operation and Maintenance/Cleaning and maintenance

Computer Basics

Basic skills and knowledge to use a computer in the workplace or at home.
An OP Online course from the National Certificate in Computing (Level 2) programme.

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Cleaning and maintenance

Keeping your computer clean and well maintained will keep it working properly and reduce the need for expensive repairs. A well-maintained computer will run faster, more efficiently and crash less than one that has not been maintained.

Practicing good maintenance procedures will

• save money - less chance of items breaking down and having to replace them,
• save time - improved performance means less waiting time and less breaking down means more usage, and
• protects your data by backing it up.

Activity

Please note: the following tutorial will open in a new window/tab. When you have finished the tutorial, simply close the window/tab and you'll return to this page. Complete this online tutorial on Computer Safety and Maintenance This tutorial has three sections but only two are relevant to this topic. Review pages 1 - 4 related to keeping your computer physically clean. Review pages 5 - 7 about protecting your computer against viruses.