Learning PC Maintenance and Performance
1hBeginner2024-07-29
Authors
Dan Gookin
Creator, Teacher, and Technology Writer with 20+ years of experience
Course details
This beginner-friendly course teaches the elemental skills related to PC maintenance and performance that can complement troubleshooting topics. Dan Gookin—experienced creator, teacher, and technology writer—provides a solid, thorough background on dealing with PCs and shows you how to not only address common issues, but also implement maintenance and performance practices to avoid future concerns. Learn about PC security and backups, as well as how and when to perform Windows updates. Plus, get practical tips on monitoring system resources, upgrading hardware, and adjusting performance options.
Skills covered
Upgrade and MaintenanceComputer SkillsIT Help DeskLearningBusiness Software and Tools
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Keeping your computer in tiptop shape
1. PC Security
- 02 - Applying account security
- 03 - Fighting malware
- 04 - Using a firewall
- 05 - Setting internet security
- 06 - Applying data encryption
- 07 - Challenge - Encrypting a thumb drive
- 08 - Solution - Encrypting a thumb drive
2. PC Backup
- 09 - Configuring Windows Backup
- 10 - Recovering files and folders
- 11 - Challenge - Restoring a file
- 12 - Solution - Restoring a file
- 13 - Creating a system image
- 14 - Restoring the system
3. Windows Update
- 15 - Configuring Windows Update
- 16 - Updating Windows
- 17 - Rolling back a recent update
4. Improving PC Performance
- 18 - Monitoring system resources
- 19 - Upgrading hardware
- 20 - Adjusting performance options
5. Conclusion
- 21 - Next steps