Maintenance

M-tek Technology, Inc.

Do it Daily

• Check the Boot up “Cold Boot” of your PC

Does it make noise?

Does it lock up?

Is it slow?

Check for errors?

• Test your computer’s exposure by Symantec Security Check
• Test your computer’s exposure by  McAfee Security Check
• Test your computer’s exposure by  Microsoft Security Check
• Check and Update your Anti – Virus Definitions
• Set your Firewall and Automatic Updates
• Update your virus and spyware definitions: Viruses spread within hours, so keeping your antivirus software up-to date is essential.
• Do an Incremental backup: Making a copy of files that have changed since your last full backup is quick and easy.
• Reboot when programs crash: Failed applications can cause other programs to falter. Restart your system after every crash to clear it out.

Do it Weekly 
 

• Check for Windows Update: Get the latest patches from Microsoft to secure your sys­tem, by running this from the Start menu.
• Run a Full Anti-Virus Scan and Spyware Check: Find anything nasty hiding on your system by regularly scheduling a total scan.
• Run a “Disk Clean-Up”
• Do a complete backup: Better safe than sorry. A backup of all of your data will help you recover if your drive fails.
• Run a spyware-and-adware removal program: Ranking of anti-spyware apps.

Do it Monthly

• Scan Disk all Drives 
• Defrag all Drives 
• Backup Important Data on Removable Media
• Update your programs: To make your apps more stable, check for vendors software updates.
• Check for new drivers: Installing the latest drivers for your devices can help speed up and stabilize your Pc.  

Do it Yearly

• Clean out your PC case: Use a can of air duster to carefully clear out the dust that collects in a case and can clog up the fans.
• Spring-clean Windows and your programs: If your PC seems sluggish and bloated, make a full backup and then use the restore to return the system to its original state. 
• Conduct a full diagnostic check: A hardware-diagnostic program can test your equipment and track down faulty components before they fail completely.

Extras

• To download the latest Adobe Reader, please go to the Adobe website at http://www.adobe.com.
• To download the latest Itunes, please go to the Apples website at http://www.apple.com/.

Hard Drive Maintenance 

• Delete unnecessary files and programs (Disk cleanup)
• Delete hidden or unwanted data. (CCleaner)
• Use Disk Defragmenter in a Windows environmental.

Setting Up Email 

• Pop3 IMAP Incoming Mail Server

·         Yahoo: plus.pop.mail.yahoo.com (Use SSL, port: 995)

·         AOL: imap.aol.com (port 143)

·         AT&T “Bellsouth”:  fpostoffice.isp.att.net.

·         Comcast: mail.comcast.net

·         Google: pop.gmail.com (SSL enabled, port 995)

·         Netscape: pop.3.isp.netscape.com (port 110)

·           Lycos: pop.mail.lycos.com (port 110)

• SMTP Outgoing Mail Server

·         Yahoo: plus.smtp.mail.yahoo.com (Use SSL, port: 465, use authentication)

·         AOL: smtp.aol.com or use your local ISP SMTP mail server

·         AT&T “Bellsouth”: fmailhost.isp.att.net.

·         Comcast: smtp.comcast.net *or* smtp.comcast.net:587

·         Google:  smtp.gmail.com (SSL enabled, port 465)

·         Netscape: smtp.isp.netscape.com (port 25, using a secure SSL connection)

·         Lycos: smtp.mail.lycos.com or use your local ISP SMTP mail server