#1002 - How to Keep Windows Running Smoothly With Routine Maintenance
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As I created this week's featured article, it dawned on me how much has changed. Many of the things we used to have to pay close attention to are either no longer relevant, or handled automactically. Yay!
But there are a few things left that make sense for us all to pay attention to periodically.
The details: How to Keep Windows Running Smoothly With Routine Maintenance
Also this week
- Reading and interpreting teeny-tiny power supply text
- Are external hard drives even worth it?
- What's the impact of a cluttered desktop?
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Featured Article
How to Keep Windows Running Smoothly With Routine Maintenance
A little routine can go a long way.
Much like an automobile, it can be useful to periodically look under the hood, clean things up, and make sure that all is as it should be.
Read: How to Keep Windows Running Smoothly With Routine Maintenance
Also This Week on Ask Leo!
How to Read Phone Charger Voltage Specs |  |
| Power supply labels can be difficult to read and interpret. I'll review what matters. Read: How to Read Phone Charger Voltage Specs | |
If External Hard Drives Can Fail, Should I Bother with One? |  |
| Any hard drive can fail. Failure is a fact of life, but data loss does not need to be. Read: If External Hard Drives Can Fail, Should I Bother with One? | |
Does What's on My Desktop Affect My Computer's Speed? |  |
| A cluttered desktop doesn't slow down your computer in and of itself, but could be a symptom of deeper problems. Read: Does What's on My Desktop Affect My Computer's Speed? | |
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 | How to Read Phone Charger Voltage SpecsPower supply labels can be difficult to read and interpret. I'll review what matters.Watch: How to Read Phone Charger Voltage Specs |
 | How To Keep Windows Running Smoothly With Routine MaintenanceMuch like an automobile, it can be useful to periodically look under the hood, clean things up, and make sure that all is as it should be.Watch: How To Keep Windows Running Smoothly With Routine Maintenance |
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