Sometimes when your PC gets hanged, and in order to fix it, you damage it more. Thus, crashing the hard disk and losing all the stuff in it. This is why every computer user should do a backup of their hard disk.

Remember the last time you formatted your computer as it was affected by a virus. But ended up crashing the computer and losing all its data.

This is where backup comes in. Backup is one of the best inventions in the computer world. Getting your stuff backed up is very important for every computer user.

With backup, If you format your system, you won’t be losing the important files. But those not doing it have to suffer in 2 ways. First, the files deleted won’t be brought back and if done also, they won’t be full.

Not only backup there is more In keeping your computer smooth. So what are they? Read further to know more.

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Keep a backup of everything.

The first thing you should do is to keep a backup of the hard drive. No one knows when the virus will attack and erase your data. So keeping a backup beforehand is very important. All your work, games, and music collection will be gone and nothing can be done later.

Cloud-based backup services help in backing up the data, which can be retrieved later. Some are free and some are paid, but there is a limit to the storage capacity offered for free. You can even try a premium plan if you want more storage space.

Keep your system updated

Updating the system software and the hardware and other drivers’ software is very important. Updating your system software with the latest patches and the drivers of the computer keeps your PC good and running.

There is no excuse for not updating them, as those are provided to save your computer from malware and junk. So, update your driver as soon as it is released.

Scanning the computer once a week with a good antivirus is also important. It keeps the computer safe from deadly viruses and malware.

Don’t go for a quick scan always, do a deep scan or full scan as well. It will take time, but it is important for every computer user

Follow these 2 steps to keep your computer working swiftly.

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