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Say goodbye to clutter and hello to a clean, organized digital life in honor of National Clean Up Your Computer Month! Get tips & tricks now.
Start off the new year by giving your computer some much-needed TLC on National Clean Up Your Computer Month, which takes place throughout the entire month of January! This holiday was first observed in 1988 as a way to encourage people to declutter their digital space and improve the performance of their devices. With our increasing reliance on technology, it's more important than ever to keep our computers organized and running smoothly. So grab your duster and get ready to tidy up those files – your computer (and your sanity) will thank you for it!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Clean Up Your Computer Month Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>This holiday was first observed as a way to encourage digital decluttering and improve device performance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increase in Personal Computer Use</div><div class='timeline-text'>As personal computers became more common, the importance of National Clean Up Your Computer Month grew.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Millennium Bug Fear Highlights Importance</div><div class='timeline-text'>With Y2K fears, the importance of maintaining and cleaning up digital systems was highlighted on a global scale.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Height of the Netbook Trend</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sales of netbooks spiked, widening the base of users who might benefit from National Clean Up Your Computer Month.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cyber Attacks Emphasize Digital Cleanup</div><div class='timeline-text'>High-profile cyber attacks increase the public's consciousness about maintaining and cleaning digital systems, including personal computers.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Schedule a computer cleaning day</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pick a day in the month to dedicate to cleaning out your computer. Set aside a few hours and go through your files, delete unnecessary ones, and organize everything into folders.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Get rid of old programs and apps</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to go through your computer and uninstall any programs or apps that you no longer use. This will free up space and make your computer run faster.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Back up important files</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make sure to back up all of your important files onto an external hard drive or cloud storage. This will ensure that you don't lose anything in case of a computer malfunction or crash.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Clean your keyboard and monitor</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use a can of compressed air to clean out any dust or debris from your keyboard. Wipe down your monitor with a soft, damp cloth to remove any smudges or fingerprints.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Upgrade your software</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check for any software updates and upgrades that are available for your computer. This will help improve performance and keep your computer running smoothly.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It declutters your digital space</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Over time, our computers can become cluttered with old files, programs, and documents that we no longer need. National Clean Up Your Computer Month gives us the perfect excuse to go through these items and clear up some much-needed space on our hard drives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It boosts productivity and efficiency</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>A clean and organized computer makes it easier to find necessary files and programs, ultimately increasing our productivity. Plus, a decluttered computer runs smoother and faster, saving you time in the long run.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps protect your data</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By regularly cleaning up your computer, you can prevent potential data loss from viruses or crashes. It's important to regularly back up your files and maintain a clean system to keep your important documents and memories safe.</p></div></div>
National Clean Up Your Computer Month is celebrated on January 1 every year. In 2024, National Clean Up Your Computer Month will occur on a Monday.
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