To UR Computer What u do's & Don'ts

Someone quoted that “Life in Computing is the Best in all Sense”
The above quote complies to all Users who are not chain users also so to ensure that the Life is best while you are using your Computing Devices.
Here are some ways to follow which are categorized as mentioned below:-
 Recommended Do’s and Don’ts
 General Computing Tips and Tricks
 Time Saving Special Key Functions / Keyboard Shortcuts
 Backup
 Virus
Recommended Do's and Don'ts :-
What you should do What not to do

Use the Start Button on the Windows Taskbar to shutdown your computer. It is also necessary to first save any files you were working with and close all applications running in the taskbar. This is called a clean shutdown. Windows is a program that needs to close, so always use the Start Button. Don't
Switch off your computer without shutting down using the Start Button

Run Scandisk regularly to check the condition of your hard disk and if necessary make repairs. It is good practice to always run Scandisk if your computer did not shutdown properly. Scandisk can run in the background, but for fastest results close all other applications otherwise Scandisk will have to restart every time data is written to the hard disk. Don't
Terminate Scandisk prematurely when your PC did not shutdown properly

Defragment your hard disk to ensure that files are optimised such that each is stored continuously across the disk surfaces and not fragmented. If you regularly Defragment your hard disk and use the option 'check the drive for errors' then you will not need to run Scandisk separately. It is possible to disable the swap file and then run defrag so as to fully optimize the space on your hard disk. After defrag has completed you can enable the swap file again. This is recommended if you regularly add and remove files. Don't
Always run Scandisk with the option to scan the disk surface for errors

Connect and power on all peripherals before powering on the computer. This includes printer, monitor, scanner, passive (mains) speakers, external modems or any devices attached to your PC. This is the recommended procedure and should be followed at all times. Recent printers and scanners are equipped with power management features, that help save running costs. Don't
Disconnect the keyboard, mouse, monitor, printer or any peripheral if the PC is powered on at the mains

You should always properly shutdown the computer. Then it is okay to turn off any peripheral devices such as printer, scanner, monitor, speakers or modem for example. Devices that are connected to the USB ports can be connected, disconnected and switched on or off without first powering off the computer. The same goes for the printer and scanner, unless the devices are bi-directional. Don't
Switch external devices on and off several times hoping that may be a cure

Keep your keyboard and screen clean. It is also necessary to clean the rubber ball and rollers of your mouse. Keeping the printer, scanner and other peripherals clean by wiping the chassis is one way to attract a buyer when it is time to upgrade. It is easy to clean the keyboard and keys. I would not recommend submerging the mouse or keyboard in water, then leaving them out to dry. There are easier methods you can follow. Don't
Eat or drink over the keyboard and mouse mat or blow smoke over your screen

Keep CD's in a cover and handle them by the edges. Try to keep floppy disks in an a proper storage box and perform a full format on any disk that will hold important data before you use it. Plastic covers are available to protect computers, keyboards, printers or scanners and fit almost all shapes and sizes. Don't
Leave floppy disks or CD's lying about gathering dust then use them

If you need to move your computer, even a few centimeters always shutdown first. Adjusting the monitor is also best done before powering on. Moving any peripherals attached to the computer should also be carried out with no power to the system. Unnecessary judder can cause fatal breakdown of sensitive parts or reduce the working lifetime. Don't
Move, kick, knock or bump the computer when it is powered on

Optimize the refresh rate of your graphics card and monitor. Setting them above or below the specified hertz can do you and your monitor permanent damage. The more refreshes per second, the more data throughput and the greater the lag of your system. Many users prefer to use high resolution and true color settings which generates an amazing amount of data every second which has to be passed on to the screen and updated as many as 120 times per second if the refresh rate is set to 120 MHz for example. Don't
Run your display adapter and monitor at the wrong refresh rate for the resolution

Write all your usernames or ID's and passwords down on paper. It is usually a good idea to keep them in a notebook or pad. Jot down as much detail as you need to properly reinstall the account or to completely remove it from your computer. You should also regularly change your password and keep this written down in the same place as your original record. If you choose to save passwords on your hard drive it may be possible for another operator to use the account and hackers could get access to your information. Don't
Save usernames or passwords used by you to log in to accounts on other networks and computers to your hard drive

Use the boot menu to start in safe-mode then use Device Manager To Remove devices from your computer. Removing devices from control panel any other way may cause your computer to stop functioning and force you to reset the computer without using the Start Button. Don't
Remove devices from Device Manager unless In Safe Mode

You should consider cleaning the hardware. Use a small hoover pipe or an old, stiff paint brush to remove dirt from the motherboard and around the fan. This will help it from over heating. Although I have never known dust to short anything out, it is still I wise precaution to keep it from happening. If you get right into the cleaning thing, try removing all the keys from your keyboard using the lid of a BiC pen. The part of the lid that holds the pen in your pocket is excellent for popping the keys up and off so as you can clean all the crumbs, hairs and dust. Use a cotton bud to clean the well. It is fun putting all the keys back without another keyboard to look at. Don't
clean any of you system with household chemicals such as polish or cream cleanser. However Duraglit is excellent at removing pen marks from around the screen, keyboard or other casings.