Spring cleaning tips for the technology.

Make everyone smile by cleaning the appliances in your home to make sure they're always ready to enjoy them. (Photo by Cox Communications)

By Charla Batey for Cox Communications | June 7, 2019 | 14:00

Has spring come and gone and has he never had the opportunity to do his "spring cleaning"? There's no time to seal when to start, especially with your ever-changing and ever-changing technology!

The following tips will help you to make sure your laptops, TVs, smartphones, and other devices are clean, safe, and can be optimized and used.

Take an inventory

First, take stock of all the technologies in your house. You can have a game or TV system in the room that is not used every day but requires good cleaning.

Move from one room to another and identify the devices that need your attention. Put aside everything you no longer use or stop working: old computers, printers, modems, cell phones, TVs, and cables.

Do an electronic scan

Scan your devices and delete unnecessary pictures, videos, emails or files. This will free up space and make it easier to find what you are looking for the next time you edit this birthday video.

Secure data

One thing you do not want to get rid of is the valuable photos, videos, and other important files you need. Whether you're using a cloud service, hard drive, or USB stick, it's important not only to save your data during spring cleaning. You can even choose different backup options if you lose your USB stick or if you do not have access to the mobile cloud.

Secure your WLAN at home

Make sure your home Wi-Fi network is password protected so strangers on the street can not access or increase the use of your data. It's also a good idea to change your Wi-Fi password periodically if you give it to your family and friends during your visit.

Secure your devices

Protect and protect your devices online with a security package that includes features such as virus, spyware and spam protection. The customers high - speed internet Cox can download a free security package McAfee secured download for up to five devices, including computers, tablets and smartphones. Be sure to contact your Internet service provider to see if they have a similar option.

Clean this keyboard and this screen

Smartphones, laptops and tablets are used daily in most households. Therefore, disinfect them to protect them from germs and to remove the crumbs that fall into the slots of your keyboard.

Use a microfibre cloth with some water for your screens and wipe them in one direction. Use a compressed air box for your keyboard to remove dirt between the keys. You can also buy a cleaning kit from your office supply provider or computer store.

Free your house from dead zones

Contact your Internet service provider to find out if there are any dead zones that can become active zones so you can get the most out of your home Wi-Fi network. With Cox's panoramic WLAN , technicians can identify hard-to-reach dead zones in every room. For more information on panoramic Wi-Fi, visit cox.com .

Go green - recycle and donate electronic waste

Do not store unused equipment or throw it in the garage or household garbage. Electronic waste has to be recycled. Help the environment and a needy family by recycling and donating their waste.

Computers for Families is a program created in partnership with the Santa Barbara County Office of Education to provide computers and Internet access for students in the region who do not have these essential educational materials at home. Cox works with Computers for Families through the Connect2Compete program to provide computers and the Internet to needy families.

With these tips you and your technique are prepared for the pleasant summer days. Good cleaning!

- Chat Batey is a communication specialist at Cox Communications .

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