It makes us happy to buy a new toy for the collection of gadgets and future space junk, but it is important in the midst of the excitement, to take some steps to protect our latest investment.
It is important to update your PC from time to time, if you choose a good model that will render an acceptable period for this situation only going to be repeated every 3 to 5 years probably, a computer is not a smartphone, these last us much sooner.
There are several things that are important to consider when buying a new computer, once you have your new toy at home, there are some steps that you need or that you could take to make sure it will work in the best way, and that you are protected in case of failure or loss.
Enter the model number and the Windows key
The model number, serial number and registration key of Windows, usually come somewhere in the hardware, some written directly into the bottom of the laptop, others on a sticker, or computer case. These numbers are important for several reasons: the model number is important in case you need to replace any part of your hardware, you need to download the drivers, or even for technical support or enforce the guarantee, to which also you would need the serial key.
The Windows registry key is also important to keep in case you need to reinstall the operating system and this will ask for the serial of your version again. If you are using Windows, because this part is not the problem. For computers with Windows 8, they do not bring the product key on the hardware but you have to look in Control Panel \ System and Security \ System under ID Product . Be sure to keep this number somewhere safe. An easy way would be to take a picture (Screenshot) of all this data and store it in Evernote.
Create recovery media
Many computers, especially the popular brands, and include your own recovery disc, which can be used in case of a failed with the operating system. Yes you are using Windows 8, and not your manufacturer included a disk or recovery partition, you can create it yourself thanks to the included Windows tool to do so.
Backup your drivers
Drivers are one of the most important parts of any operating system, without them the different parts of the hardware of a computer may not work properly, so it is important to know what you use your computer and have a backup of them if we should reinstall the system.
Some modern computers already include a partition backup list, with your drivers and other means to recover the system.
Schedule maintenance cycles
It is important for your computer to remain running optimally, you perform preventive maintenance periodically. That is, install anti-malware protection, make cleaning unnecessary data, delete cookies and temporary Internet files , empty the recycle bin (although it seems silly, some people never do and accumulated tens of gigabytes of information there that only occupies disk space, etc.).
Secure
If your computer is very expensive, most are invaluable for the information they contain more than anything, you could tell, or included in a theft insurance policy if you already have one for all of your household goods. If used to carry your laptop everywhere, work, school, or the local coffee shop is a good idea to encrypt all your files in case of loss or theft, Install any Anti-theft software like Prey, so that you can track your lost machine.
Finally, when you have some time using your new computer, it is very important that you take backup of your data regularly. You never know when it's going to fail and you'll be fatherless information.
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