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I have read differing reports who originated Clean Out Your Computer Day, but either way this is it. The second Monday in February. Here are some ideas to "celebrate"...

• Organize and delete files. If you are like me you just drop files off of your camera onto the desktop when you are in a hurry. This is a good change to do some basic file organizing. If you are using Google Desktop you may want to consider just creating a better file name description and sliding the file into a folder that is off of your desktop.
• Defrag your hard drive. This has been automated on Windows Vista and 7, but you still need to do it by hand in Windows XP.
• Run a good deep virus scan and run Windows Update to check for any updates you may missed in the past year.
• Physically clean the case. If you have a notebook or netbook computer be sure to clean the exhaust vents. A can of compressed air is handy if used carefully. Desktop computers should be dusted and fans blown clean.
• Last but not least clean your LCD screen.

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