[techtalk] WINDOWS – 5 Ways to Clean Up Your Computer Quickly

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This Week's Topic: WINDOWS

1. ARTICLE & VIDEO ... 5 Ways to Clean Up Your Computer Quickly
2. COMMUNICATING ... Start the Day Happy
3. LEADERSHIP ... What a Leader Wants
4. WEBINARS ...
·     Jan 5: [Google] Create Google Forms That Feed Spreadsheets ... and Use that Info to Automatically Merge Into Documents such as Certificates or Stat Sheets.
·     Jan 19: [Desktop] Organizing Your Desktop and Email to Start the Year
·     Feb 2: [Video] How to Add Closed Captions to Your Videos
·     Feb 16: [Communication] The Art of Creating Surveys That Yield Useful Data

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5 Ways to Clean Up Your Computer Quickly
Intermediate

[slow computer]

Is your laptop or PC a bit sluggish? Or maybe your hard drive is bursting and you're worried about how much storage space you have left?

Just like your closet needs a seasonal cleanup to get rid of old items that you never wear to make room for the newest styles, so does your computer. Stop wasting time while your pc churns. Go through this list to get rid of irrelevant files and programs to speed up your computer.

1. Disk Cleanup

[disk cleanup]

This built-in, maintenance utility software scans your computer's hard drive for items that you really don't need... like temp files, thumbnails and anything in the recycle bin.

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Then, on a regular basis, you should empty your Recycle Bin and Downloads folders.

TIP: Set a weekly "to do" in your calendar for this task to stay on top of it.

2. Find Large Files and Delete Them

Everyone has large files that take up space. Images, PowerPoints and video can clog your computer easily. If the files are no longer relevant, they can be deleted quickly or moved to an external hard drive or cloud storage.

Here's a way to gather your biggest files together so you can decide which to eliminate.

·     In Windows 10, first, open File Explorer by going to the shortcut folder icon in your tray or clicking the Windows + E key.
·     Click on the View tab and make sure that in the Show/Hide section, both the File name extensions and Hidden items boxes are checked – so that you can identify the file types and find hidden items.

[view large files]

·     In the left column, click the folder that you want to search. If you select My Computer or This PC, it will scan the whole computer. Or you can select a specific folder, like Documents (or My Documents).
·     In the Search box in the upper right, 1) Type the word Gigantic and press Enter. 2) Go to the View tab, 3) Select Details and then 4) Click the Size option in the toolbar to sort the files with the largest at the top.

[delete large files]

·     Now you can view the files and decide if you want to leave them there, move, or delete them.

3. Remove Apps and Software that You Don't Use

There are programs that came with your computer that you may not want, as well as apps that you no longer use. It's easy to get rid of them. NOTE: If you're not sure of the purpose of a program, it's best to leave it as it may have an important computer function.

·     Click the Windows Start button in the lower left-corner of the screen and choose the Settings icon, then Apps from the menu.
·     Scroll through the list of Apps and features to find programs you no longer need.
·     Select the program and click the Uninstall button.

[delete apps]

[background apps]

4. Disable Background Apps and Startup Programs

There are apps that run in the background and programs that open automatically when you boot up your computer. Although these may add convenience, they slow you down, reduce your Internet bandwidth and suck the battery power if you are not plugged in.

You can control the ones you want quick access to ... and keep just those running.

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5. Make Sure Your Computer is Updated with the Current Version of Windows and Device Drivers

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To see if you are up-to-date, click the Windows Start button in the lower left-corner of the screen and choose the Settings icon, then Update & Security from the menu.
·     If the status shows "You're up to date" -- there's nothing you need to do.
·     If it shows "Updates are available," select the Install button and walk through the steps.

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Communication
Start the day happy!

Sure, there are mornings when you get up and just don't feel pepped-up for the day. Wouldn't it be nice if there were a way to "trick" yourself into waking up ready to go with a smile on your face?

Here's a technique guaranteed to work. It's simple, straightforward and effective.

Just before going to sleep, tell yourself, "I want to wake up happy and excited about my life." (Use whatever words you want - that resonate with you.)

·     If you want that feeling to last throughout the day, mention that intention also.

·     You only have to say it once at night because what you declare takes on a reality. You don't need to make it into a mantra.

·     You do need to say it every evening. You can't say it just once and have it work forever.

Does it work? Try it and see!

TIP: Put a little note on your pillow in the morning so that you'll see it when you're ready to go to bed.

The Benefit: The more positive your attitude is each day, because you've awakened each morning with a smile on your face and an eagerness to face the day, the better you'll communicate with others – even without talking.

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Leadership
What a leader wants

“A star wants to see herself rise to the top.

A leader wants to see those around her
become stars."
~ Simon Sinek

Simon Oliver Sinek is a British-American author and inspirational speaker. He is the author of five books, including Start With Why and The Infinite Game.

On the Simon Sinek website, you see his why.

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