HOW COMPUTER CLEANING BECAME A “NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR COMPUTER DAY”

NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR COMPUTER DAY

Keeping your computer organized and tidy is super important on “National Clean Out Your Computer Day”! You gotta make sure you’re getting rid of those old files and clutter that pile up over time. We often save stuff like emails, documents, and photos on our computers, and don’t forget those duplicates that you mistakenly download more than once – they just take up unnecessary space.

HOW COMPUTER CLEANING BECAME A NATIONAL DAY?

By 2000, it was clear that a hard drive full of waste usually slows the computer down. Over 80% of people had computers at home, for none of them took out time to clean their computers. That’s why in 2000, the Institute for Business Technology promoted the first National Clean Out Your Computer Day.

KEY POINTS TO BE NOTED, ABOUT HOW TO UTILIZE NATIONAL CLEAN OUT YOUR COMPUTER DAY –

• All computers need regular organizing and clean-up, especially If you want your computer to work like new always – or for a long time, you must free your computer from all the junk files.
  
  
• Go through your files and delete anything you no longer need like old documents, duplicate files
  unused programs or files.
  
  
• The most important and the most space-consuming files that are used not more than often – and need to be cleared weekly or monthly are Cache, Browsing History, and cookies in your Browser.
  
  
• Unused Applications can also be the reason for gripping the extra space of your drive – why keep those unnecessary bulk baskets on the shoulders of your computer when you got much more important stuff to be saved in your drive?
  
  

HOW TO BEGIN YOUR COMPUTER CLEAN OUT
FIRST THINGS FIRST – BACK UP YOUR TREASURED, IMPORTANT FILES

Before starting on the journey, you must ensure to safeguard your precious photos, important documents, and other irreplaceable files. Grab any external hard drive, a flash drive, or even the most handy USB you keep in your drawer, and transfer all your data into it – once your files are safely backed up, you can continue on your computer cleanout journey with peace of mind knowing that your treasures are in your hand.

ORGANIZE YOUR FILES

Now that you’ve deleted the clutter, organize what’s left:

• To keep your files organized, you can create separate folders for different file types such as documents, photos, videos, and so on. This will make it easier for you to find what you need and help you avoid cluttering your computer.
  
  
•  You can sort files within each folder by date, name, or file type.
  
  
• On your desktop only keep your browsers, applications shortcuts and only important stuff that you need to access quickly every time – otherwise use the internal disks for the rest folders as this will make the main screen look less cluttered and properly organized. After all who doesn’t want a beautiful-looking desktop screen?

FAQ’S –

Q: HOW OFTEN SHOULD I DO A COMPUTER CLEAN OUT?

Well, it’s like giving your computer a little spa treatment – the more often, the better! Experts recommend doing a thorough cleanout at least once in two months to keep your computer running smoothly. However, if you notice your computer slowing down or getting cluttered more frequently, it’s a good idea to do smaller cleanouts every few months. Think of it as tidying up your digital space to prevent clutter from piling up and keep everything running smoothly!

Q: WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF REGULAR COMPUTER CLEAN OUT?

This helps your computer run faster – this strategy will definitely save you time resulting in a more successful routine and all your tasks and assignments will be completed on time.

Q: WHAT TYPE OF FILES SHOULD I DELETE?  

• Temporary internet files, browser history, cookies, and cache data. These take up unnecessary space and can be deleted easily.
  
•  Downloaded files you no longer need like documents, images, music, or files.
  
• Duplicate files. Search for files with the same name and size and delete one copy of all.
  
• Emails. Most email services allow you to filter by size, sender, or age to bulk delete old messages. Search all of those that are too old to be worked with again, the ones that you no longer need, and delete them all.

ADVANTAGES OF ORGANIZING YOUR COMPUTER WITH ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT IF YOU WON’T DO IT –

Benefits of a Decluttered and Organized Computer	Disadvantages of a Cluttered and Unorganized Computer
Easy File Access	Difficulty Finding Files
Improved Performance	Sluggish Performance
More Storage Space	Storage Limitations
Improved Organization	Disorganized Habits
Better System Stability	System Instability

CONCLUSION:HOW IS THIS BLOG HELPFUL FOR YOU?

National Clean Out Your Computer Day is the perfect day for you to give your trusty old laptop a good cleaning. Go through all those cluttered files, wipe the dust away, delete what you don’t need, and bring some fresh air into your digital life. Give yourself a clean slate and who knows, maybe you’ll regain some of that computer back. Take control and do a little digital decluttering. Your computer will thank you! And you’ll feel light and refreshed too. Get rid of the old and make way for the new. Happy National Clean Out Your Computer Day.