Summer is a time of carelessness and inattention where it is easy to have your head elsewhere. This should not be an excuse, however, to stop taking care of one of our most important assets. Our computers.
During this time of year, various problems may occur related
to the lack of maintenance and dedication to our company's computers. Let's
look at some things you can do to try to protect your computer in the summer.
What to do to protect your computers during the summer
There are various problems that can affect computers, both
hardware and software.
Hardware
Regarding the hardware, we must pay close attention to the
temperature of the room where our computers are, take care that they are not
exposed to the sun, not even in the hours outside of working hours.
The main problem that can occur is the thermal
decompensation of the hard disk. Subjecting computers to high temperatures in
summer can reduce their useful life. And recovering a damaged hard drive is not
always possible.
On the other hand, in the hottest months there is also
usually a high electricity consumption, and it is also likely that voltage
drops may occur as a result of the high consumption levels of some air
conditioners.
As advice, we simply recommend working with prudence and
common sense, seeking maximum efficiency and savings.
Free time and the lack of use of some computers is also an
excellent occasion to do a physical cleaning of the interior of the computers .
Since they are not being used for vacations, it is the ideal time to leave it in
the best condition.
software
When it comes to software and computer use, summer is a time
when we must seek maximum control, especially if we go on vacation. For
example:
•Control and monitor the use of our computers while we are
not in the company, applying preventive computer maintenance techniques.
•Monitor that the security conditions regarding the use of
passwords are met. Do not delegate tasks to unauthorized personnel, or send
passwords through electronic devices.
•Make sure that all staff follow safety rules in terms of
Internet browsing. Especially interns and newcomers.
•Take advantage of the time available to carry out the tasks
that require more time; in-depth virus scan, computer formatting, program
installation, etc.
I hope you can enjoy a good summer and can achieve excellent
results in your company.