? Device Optimization Checklist ✅ Weekly Restart your computer, phone, or tablet at least once (refreshes memory).

???? Device Optimization Checklist
✅ Weekly

Restart your computer, phone, or tablet at least once (refreshes memory).

Clear your web browser cache/history.

Close background apps you’re not using.

Back up important files/photos (cloud or external drive).

✅ Monthly

Update everything:

Install system updates (Windows/macOS/Linux, iOS/Android).

Update all apps.

Update drivers/firmware if available.

Run a malware scan (Windows Defender, Malwarebytes, etc.).

Clean storage:

Delete unused apps and large files you don’t need.

Empty recycle bin/trash folder.

On mobile, clear app caches.

Check startup programs:

Disable apps that don’t need to auto-launch.

Organize files:

Move large media (videos, photos) to cloud or external storage.

✅ Quarterly (every 3 months)

Deep clean hardware:

Dust out computer fans/vents with compressed air.

Wipe screens/keyboards with microfiber cloth.

Check performance:

Run disk cleanup and defragmentation (if HDD).

On SSDs, just check available space.

Audit installed apps/programs:

Uninstall anything unused.

Optimize power settings:

On laptops/phones, review battery health and enable battery saver modes if needed.

Check backups:

Ensure external drive or cloud backups are current and accessible.

✅ Yearly

Consider hardware upgrades:

Add RAM or SSD if your PC is sluggish.

Replace old batteries on phones/laptops if performance is poor.

Factory reset (optional):

If a device is running slow despite cleanup, a reset can restore it to near-new condition.

Review subscriptions and apps:

Cancel unused services draining performance/budget.

⚡ Quick Tip:

Set reminders in your calendar (weekly/monthly/quarterly) so you don’t forget these tasks. It only takes a few minutes but keeps your devices healthy for years.