Spring is a time of renewal. It’s that time of year when people open up your closet and get rid of unused stuff. Since much of modern life is digital, “spring cleaning” or computer mining is how people “clean up” their homes in a sensible way.
Organizing your files, removing old programs, and updating apps not only improves your computer’s speed and efficiency, but helps you find the files you’re looking for much faster. Here are some tips to help you get Organized digital life and declare your Windows PC.
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1. Search and Delete Old Apps
Older, unused applications take up space on your drive that could be used for other purposes. On top of that, many apps – especially those that haven’t been updated recently – pose security threats. If you want to keep your machine running as smoothly as possible, set aside time at least once a year to get rid of apps you don’t use.
Open Setting > Application > Apps and features to see a list of applications currently installed on your PC. You can sort by name, size or installation date. We recommend sorting by size. Since cleaning your digital springs focuses on efficiency, check out the biggest programs you’ve installed.
Do you see any you don’t use? If it’s something you haven’t used in more than a year, get rid of it. Click on the program to open the menu and then press Uninstall. The specific uninstallation process varies between apps, but they all have one end result: more space on your PC.
If you see an app you use, make sure it’s up to date. While using, make sure you are also running the latest version of Windows (or macOS).
2. Clean up your browser
Your browser automatically stores cookies that can slow down your browsing experience. These cookies enable automatic login on different websites, as well as form autocompletes.
Browsers also store cached versions of various web pages. Sure, while the content may change every time you visit Reddit, the images and specific settings don’t. They are cached in your browser and load almost instantly. The cached version of the website will speed up load times and reduce the time you spend staring at progress bars.
However, it is very good to clear your cache at least once a year. Not only does this eliminate many problems that arise from cached information (after all, one of the main troubleshooting tips is to clear your cache) but it also ensures you have the right version latest website and increase the performance of COMPUTER.
To clear your browser in Chrome, click the three buttons in the top right corner and click Setting. Click Clear access data and choose Cookies and other data and Cached images and files. Once you’ve selected these two, click Delete data.
3. Delete unnecessary system files
Your system accumulates various types of files during operation. Some of these are related only to the installation of the application and should never be used again, while others are log files and error reporting only valid until the next time you launch the program. . The problem is that many of these files are never deleted.
The good news is that Windows 10 has a built-in, built-in tool that helps you delete these files and free up storage space. Open Setting > System > Warehouse > Temporary profile. This will bring up a list of all temporary files on your PC. You can choose between individual sections or select all files and delete them.
Option Temporary Internet files and Temporary profile and then click Delete files at the top of the window. This will permanently delete these files, but don’t worry – any necessary files are automatically created and configured when you launch a program that needs it.
4. Clean Your Inbox
Every spring cleanup has at least one task you don’t want to tackle. Maybe it’s the bathroom, or maybe it’s the upstairs closet that you haven’t opened in two years. In your digital life, this obstacle to organizing your digital life is most likely your inbox.
The ideal goal is to achieve Inbox Zero, but if you have limited time, aim to delete older emails. Anything more than a year old is probably safe to delete. If older emails contain content you want to keep, download it to your computer.
Your inbox has a limited amount of space, whether you host your own address or use a Gmail account. Deleting old emails and their attachments frees up space for new messages.
5. Run Virus Scan
Another thing you should do is perform a virus and malware scan on your system. Often, the most harmful digital infections are the ones that don’t resonate – they sit on your drive for weeks or months gathering information. Passwords, credit card numbers etc can all be at risk and you may never know until someone starts spending your money.
If you don’t have a regular virus scan, you should schedule a scan at least once a month. Perform both virus scans and malware scans on your PC as part of your digital cleanup. This will let you know if anything is lurking in some dusty areas of the hard drive and help you get rid of it.
6. Check your privacy and security settings
In addition to the malware scanning above, you should also check your privacy and security settings on Windows 10 just to make sure everything is working. Check out our guide on how to secure Windows 10 first, this guide will teach you how to make sure your firewall is on, your privacy settings are correct, flash is off, drive Your hard drive is encrypted and more.
You should also read our guide on how disable telemetry in Windows 10is basically data that Microsoft collects about your computer.
7. Update your software
It’s never a hot job and sometimes it can be lead to more problems, but keeping your Windows operating system and all your hardware drivers up to date will usually make things run smoother. With major Windows updates released every 6 months (usually around April and October), it’s best to wait at least a month after release before updating.
Any issues and bugs in the first release will usually be fixed in a month or so. Updating your drivers is very important as there are manufacturers who are always releasing updates to improve performance, compatibility, and stability.
Grab your chance this spring to upgrade your computer. You’ll find that it runs better, is easier to navigate, and safer to use. It doesn’t take long – most of the things on this list can be completed in an hour or two.
