Andrew D Martin

               It is very important to keep your Windows 10 machine; and we are not talking with Windex. You want to keep your PC clean, and I am going to tell you how to keep it clean and make sure you keep all of your important data. First off you want to start by backing up all of your important data; you can either use a external hard drive or one drive, I would suggest an external hard drive then you have a spare copy of your data incase your computer crashes. Next up go through the programs you are not using anymore, and fully install and delete those. Another good way of cleaning up your PC is clearing the temp files, or temporary files, these can be found by searching the C: drive. Up next you want to run any updates you need; this will boost your performance and make run things smoothly. Then you can put your data back on you computer and organize it to your liking. There are many ways to clean up your PC this is just a process I run...

Defragging your PC is beneficial for many reasons but the main reason in my mind is that it organizes all your files so you can quickly find what you need, this also speeds up your hard drive as well. Another huge advantage when defragging your PC, is the unused space is freed. You can maximize your hard drive space and make sure you are getting the most space out of your hard drive when you defrag. When you defrag your PC, this can also extend your hard drive life. When the files stay organized the mechanical and spinning components of the drive are not used as extensively as they would if the drive was unorganized. Also, defragging can be beneficial when it comes to mitigating problems, such as freezing, slow PCs, and boot times, the more organized your PC the better all-around performance you will get. I would highly recommend defragging your computer every few months, depending on how many new files and programs you install on your PC, just making sure your PC is running at peak pe...

          Random Access Memory is your computer’s short-term memory, unlike the long-term memory with a hard drive or SSD, RAM stores date temporality while your computer is running. When you open an application or a file, your computer loads it into RAM for quick access. This allows your computer to do tasks faster because accessing data from the RAM is much quicker than fetching it from storage. The more RAM you have the more applications and data your computer can handle without slowing down. RAM is good for multitasking, gaming, video editing, and resource-intensive tasks. In conclusion, RAM is kind of the unsung hero of your computer, enabling it to handle tasks swiftly and efficiently. Understanding its significance can help you make informed decisions about upgrading your system’s memory for a better computer experience.

               When it comes to Microsoft graphical interfaces and work productivity, as a society have come a long way. I think this is both good and bad at the same time, it is almost too easy for users nowadays. I would have to say the good outweighs the bad in a sense that it is so easy for users to learn the interface, as well as navigate through them to get their work down quickly and efficiently. I would also say in a negative sense it is almost too easy for users now, some do not think they need to learn the new systems because they don’t like change, or they say something like “why fix something when it isn’t broke.” That is what I have learned working in a service desk IT role for the last month, people don’t like change and especially the older generations. Sometimes what they don’t understand (in my opinion) is change is good and change can make working easier and quicker, especially when it comes to a graphic interface standpoint...

      My name is Andrew Martin, I recently graduated from Southeast Technical Institute with an Associates Degree in Cybersecurity, but I am interested in all aspects of the Information Technology world. I am just start at the City of Sioux Falls in a Desktop Support role, and also have a second part time job in marketing alcohol. I did just get into IT only about 2 years ago when I started classes so everything is fairly new to me but am excited to extend my learning at Bellevue University. I have been working and playing/taking apart computers since the 90s, yes I am kind of old, but I really hope to hone my skills with the next 2 years at BU. I also want to build a new PC in the coming year, so I hope this hardware/software class helps me find the right fit and best software for me to use in the coming years.  All in all I have felt the last two years for me while being a full time student and full time husband, you get what you put i...