Periodic Task Checklist
Print this checklist and post it in a handy place as a reminder.
Daily Tasks
❑ Update your versioned backup.
❑ Check for (but don’t install) Apple software updates.
❑ Empty your inbox.
Weekly Tasks
❑ Clean up your desktop.
❑ Empty your Downloads folder.
❑ Update your bootable duplicate.
❑ Rotate physical backups offsite.
❑ Install App Store software updates.
❑ Check for other third-party software updates.
❑ Restart your Mac.
❑ Check your spam mailbox.
Monthly Tasks
❑ Empty your Trash.
❑ Use Disk Utility’s Repair Disk feature.
❑ Test your backups.
❑ Consider clearing certain caches.
❑ Clean your screen and pointing device.
❑ Exercise your notebook’s battery.
❑ Check for ebook updates.
Yearly Tasks
❑ De-dust your ...
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