Today’s Clean Out Your Computer Day

Today’s Clean Out Your Computer Day, which for some reason isn’t getting the same amount of attention as Valentine’s Day this week. iolo Technologies has put together some stats and tips that will hopefully encourage you to do some early spring cleaning on your notebook.

Having a cluttered notebook not only slows down you notebook, it slows down your workday. According to a study published in the New York Times, executives waste up to six work weeks per year searching for lost items and information.

Some tips iolo Technologies suggests:

• Delete unused, old or duplicate files, emails, email addresses, bookmarks and favorites.
• Organize your files. Make sure to use a logical file naming system and put them into folders that make sense and are easy to remember and access.
• Uninstall programs that you no longer need or use.
• Further improve your computer’s start-up time by removing unnecessary start-up items.
• Don’t forget your PC’s outside. Clean the screen, dust the keyboard, clean the mouse. After all, your computer deserves some pampering too.

I think the tip about cleaning your notebook is especially important. How many of you can honestly say you’ve actually cleaned your notebook in the past couple of months? Notebooks can get pretty disgusting, especially when they have multiple users or are used on the go.

For a full list of Clean Out Your Computer Day tips, visit iolo Technologies.