Five Important Tips For The Optimisation Of Your Office Computing Hardware

Many workers have been using the same computer system for some years now and seen it slowing down, as well as experiencing problems loading numerous programs at once. Over time, the computer will be filled with unnecessary documents and obsolete programs.

Under this strain, you will find that even running two programs side-by-side can cause a significant slowdown, as well as overworking the machine causing it to heat, which may lead to unfixable damage.

However this can be solved by following a few simple guidelines that can be implemented in a cheap, quick and effective way that requires little technical know-how. Shown below are my top tips to help with ensuring that your office computer is working at its best:

5. De-fragment and delete - Workers are typically required to install a number of programs, some of which are only to be used only once and not needed again. Some of these programs may open on start-up, which can sap memory and space, - however these can generally be uninstalled easily or disabled at start-up. In the Control Panel of the computer, you will find 'uninstall a program', which is the easiest way to remove programs, or for disabling at start-up, run msconfig.exe, go to start up tab and un-tick unnecessary programs.

4. Portable hard drive - Regardless of the work that the office does, it is vital to protect and backup documents in case of drive malfunction. With an external hard drive, this is easily achievable as they are cheap and offer ample amounts of space. These are a great way to ensure that you never lose your documents for use on a number of other computers.

3. Use a second router. Most modern companies use services online; whether they are building and maintaining sites or simply providing content, the internet plays a major part for many businesses. This can lead to many computers using the same hardware to connect, which can cause speed and connections to drop. By using two routers, you can increase the reach of your wireless and speed the internet.

2. Tidy your desktop, just like your real desk. You will be able to work a lot better if you keep it tidy and clear. Sort your folders properly and for extra organisation, separate them by date. This will not produce a significant speed benefit for your system, but it does make sorting and browsing documents a great deal easier.

1. Install the latest Operating Systems. This may seem an expensive measure, but installing the latest operating systems can provide a significant advantage to your business. As computing is all about advancements, a new operating system is a great way to stay ahead of the game and ensure that you can run every piece of software. I have previously worked in Addison cubicle space where workers were still using Windows XP, instead of Windows 7. However with Windows 7, you will benefit from increased security and automatic updating.

There are a plethora of methods with which to increase the speed of computers - a percentage of which may prove time-consuming to install; however all are worth it as they will simplify work and improve employee morale and overall productivity.

By: Isabell Isai

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