Performing Required UpdatesSetting Software to Check Updates AutomaticallyValidating the UpdateDownloading and Installing the UpdateTesting the UpdateKeeping Things SecureStarting with PasswordsInstalling the Correct Background ApplicationsApplying Security Updates QuicklyReading Those Installation and Update ScreensDealing with System SlowdownsRemoving Unused ApplicationsCleaning the Hard DriveCleaning Up the Operating SystemKeeping Data SafePerforming BackupsKeeping Backups Off-SiteEncrypting Data as NeededOvercoming DisastersChecking Drivers, Services, and AgentsTesting Errant HardwareRestoring a Backup