For most professionals, a PC has changed the environment
of an average workplace. Tables became less cluttered, filing cabinets became
fewer, and anyone can work virtually anywhere.
Are you one of those professionals who are totally dependent
on your PC? This article will give you tips on how to work efficiently with the
help of your PC.
Make sure
you are free from any malware
If you use your computer for normal stuff and not
for gaming, chances are you don’t always need more RAM to make your PC run
faster. A malware usually consumes your resources making your PC run terribly
slow. Make sure you have a decent antivirus and update it regularly. Schedule a
full system scan to run regularly especially on lean days to keep your system
clean.
Run utility
programs
In our last article, we have emphasized the need to
run utility programs to speed up your PC. These tools are necessary to keep
your registry fit, your cache clean, your disks defragmented, your startup
managed, and your system in top performance. Some utility applications are a
bit tricky to handle and may need someone more competent. Don’t be afraid to
call your trusted computer experts to handle anything that is beyond your
skill.
Use those
shortcuts
Windows 7 has incorporated new (and not so new) features
that simplify the lives of an everyday-user. A very handy feature of the new OS
is the ability to “pin“ not just the common applications in the taskbar but virtually
any file. This lessens the “search time” needed to open the files that one uses
every day. Literally, any file can be just two clicks away. For those who
prefer to stick on their keyboards, there are also a lot of keyboard shortcuts that
will help you work around your PC. Google can provide you a list of sites that
will teach you these shortcuts.
Organize
your files
Your computer is like your desk or your filing
cabinet. The more organized it is, the easier to find something. Using
filenames that are relevant would also help when searching for those
long-forgotten files. Unnecessary files can be archived into one folder and
saved in an external storage for future reference. This will free up your disk
space to give way for more current files.
Maximize
your network
If your office uses a LAN, this
simplifies communication within departments. A shared folder that is accessible
to some key people will make report-sharing easier. You can send huge reports
to a colleague in a matter of seconds rather than attaching them in emails or
printing them and delivering the hard copy personally to their desk. LAN can be
good for a lot of things other than sharing internet connection. An experienced
network administrator can provide you good tips on how to maximize the use of
your LAN.
We hope these tips will help you be
more productive in your workplace. If you have other efficient practices that
you may want to share, feel free to post them. Together, we can make a better
workplace.
