Spring Cleaning isn’t just for Spring
Softouch Systems suggests digitally spring cleaning your businesses computer network as part of regularly scheduled maintenance. What you thought spring cleaning was a household thing? Digital spring cleaning is an important part of a companies IT department. And cleaning up your computer network can help to improve performance, protect against data breaches, and other security threats. SofTouch Systems would like to go over the steps that businesses can take to digitally clean their computers. So these steps will ensure that you computers are running at optimal performance and are protected against the latest cyber security threats.
The first step cleaning your computers is to uninstall unnecessary programs and delete unwanted files. Many businesses install programs and apps that they no longer use. These files can take up space on your hard drive and slow down your network’s performance. By uninstalling these “old” apps or programs and deleting any unwanted files, you can free up space and improve the performance of your computer.
Another important step in cleaning your network is to run a virus scan and remove any detected malware. Malware, such as viruses and spyware, can cause serious problems for businesses, including data breaches and loss of sensitive information. Running a virus scan regularly can help to detect and remove any malware that may be present on your computers, helping to protect your business against potential cyber threats.
Clearing your browser’s cache and history is another important step in cleaning your computers. Your browser’s cache stores information about the websites you visit, and clearing it can help to improve the performance of your computer. Similarly, clearing your browser’s history can help to protect your privacy, as it will remove any records of the websites you have visited.
Running a disk cleanup utility is another important step. This utility can help to remove temporary files and system files, freeing up space on your hard drive and improving the performance of your computer. Additionally, by regularly running a disk cleanup utility, you can help to prevent your computer from becoming cluttered with unnecessary files, which can slow down its performance.
Updating your operating system and installed programs is another step in cleaning your network. Many businesses neglect to update (patch) their operating systems and installed programs, which can leave them vulnerable to security threats. By updating your operating system and installed programs, you can help to ensure that your computer is protected against the latest security threats, and that it is running at optimal performance.
“60% of data breaches are caused by a failure to patch. If you correct that, you’ve eliminated 60% of breaches.”
Ricardo Lafosse, CISO of Morningstar
Backing up important files and data is also a very important step in cleaning up your network. Lots of businesses fail to back up their files and data often if at all. This can leave them vulnerable to data loss in the event of a computer hardware/software failure or cyber attack. By regularly backing up your files and data, you can ensure that your business is protected against data loss, and that you can recover quickly in the event of a disaster.
Finally, regularly reviewing installed apps and removing those not in use is an important step in cleaning your computers. Many businesses install apps that they don’t use or not needed. And these apps can take up valuable space on your hard drive and slow down your computer’s performance. By regularly reviewing your installed apps and removing those that are not in use, you can free up space on your hard drive and improve the performance of your computer.
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In conclusion, digitally cleaning your computers is an important task for businesses. Regular maintenance can help improve the performance of their network and protect against data breaches and other security threats. Clients/Partners contact your support team lead to get more information on our practices for your network. If you or your company is in need of IT services, find us here.
