How to clean and speed up your computer for free

Cleaning the computer and its components

Introduction

Cleaning your computer and your computer components and peripherals helps keep the components and computer in good working condition and helps keep the computers from spreading germs. To the right is an example image of how dirty the inside of your computer case can get. This example is a dirty computer case fan.

Depending on the environment that your computer operates in determines how often you should clean your computer case. The below list is our recommendation and may change depending upon your computer's environment.

How often should I clean my computer?

The frequency of how often you should clean your computer varies on several different factors. To help you determine how often you need to clean your computer we've created the below chart. Check each of the boxes below that apply to your computers environment to determine how often it should be cleaned.
Based off what has been checked above you should be cleaning your computer every 6 months.

General cleaning Tips

Below is a listing of general tips that should be taken when cleaning any of the components or peripherals of a computer as well as tips to help keep a computer clean.

4Sync_1.0.2

App that synchronizes data between different devices

4Sync is a handy and reliable application designed to back up and sync your files. 4Sync is a free service that makes all the files at your computer streamlined and stored in one place, but accessible anywhere you want.

This service synchronizes your photos, music, zips, videos, docs, etc. between all your devices. You just have to save the file in the 4Sync folder and then you'll get immediate access to it from any device which has Internet connection. With 4Sync you share, transfer and back up files in a glimpse of an eye.

4Sync links all of your computers together. It’s the easiest way to back up and sync your files. The 4shared Sync is an app that tracks changes in the folder on your computer and syncs any changes to the web account.