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Computer 4 - Lesson3

This document discusses factors that affect computer performance and how to maintain a computer. It lists 7 factors that can impact performance: being free from viruses and malware, using the correct version of Windows, installing proper drivers, network connection speed, power failures, lack of hard disk space, and low memory. It also discusses using the Disk Cleanup Utility to delete unnecessary files and disk defragmentation to optimize file placement on the hard drive. Finally, it outlines protections for computers from temperature extremes, fire, smoke, dust, earthquakes, and bugs.

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Computer 4 - Lesson3

This document discusses factors that affect computer performance and how to maintain a computer. It lists 7 factors that can impact performance: being free from viruses and malware, using the correct version of Windows, installing proper drivers, network connection speed, power failures, lack of hard disk space, and low memory. It also discusses using the Disk Cleanup Utility to delete unnecessary files and disk defragmentation to optimize file placement on the hard drive. Finally, it outlines protections for computers from temperature extremes, fire, smoke, dust, earthquakes, and bugs.

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TAKING CARE OF

MY COMPUTER
Factors that affect computer
performance:
1. The computer
must be free
from virus,
Trojans and
other bad
software. Run a
virus scan on
you computer
Factors that affect computer
performance:
2. The correct
version of
Windows must be
used. Computer
parts should meet
the requirements
of the software
installed on you
Factors that affect computer
performance:
3. Software must
have proper
drivers installed
for hardware that
is connected to the
computer. Like
drivers for the
video and sound.
Factors that affect computer
performance:
4. The network of
modem connection
speed affects the
performance of
your computer by
speeding up the
downloading of
files over the
Factors that affect computer
performance:
5. Power failures
may also cause a
lot of damage.
Factors that affect computer
performance:
6. Lack of hard disk
space is also a
common problem.
Factors that affect computer
performance:
7. Low memory also
affect the
performance of
computer.
HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR
COMPUTER:
1. Disk Cleanup Utility can easily determine
which files on a hard drive are no longer
needed and can be deleted.
HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR
COMPUTER:
2. Disk Fragmentation refers to the
condition of a disk in which files are divided
into pieces scattered around the disk.
PROTECT COMPUTER FROM:
1. Temperature Extremes - Computer need
to be in a well-ventilated place, not in a
place that is too cold or too hot.
PROTECT COMPUTER FROM:
2. Fire It is good to have fire extinguishing
equipment near your computer.
PROTECT COMPUTER FROM:
3. Smoke Do not allow smoking in your
computer room. It may damage heads of
magnetinc disks, optical disks, etc..
PROTECT COMPUTER FROM:
4. Dust Keep your computer room dust free.
Dust destroys data like smoke.
PROTECT COMPUTER FROM:
5. Earthquake Avoid placing computers on
any high surfaces. Do not place heavy
objects near computers.
PROTECT COMPUTER FROM:
6. Bugs Sometimes insects and other kinds
of bugs find their way into computer. Spider
webs inside computers collect dust.
POINTERS
Computer
Types of Computer
Capabilities & Limitation
Factors Affecting Computers Performance
Maintaining Computer
Disk Cleanup Utility
Disk Defragmentation

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