Easily Extend The Life of a PC

Face it, computers aren't built to last a lifetime. Parts break, get worn down, or just flat out stop working. Like many other devices, there are steps that can be taken to help extend the life of a PC.

Eric Geier, contributor for PCWorld, shares what you can do to keep your PC alive longer.

7 easy tips to extend your PC's lifespan

PCs aren't as pricey as they used to be, but that doesn't mean you want to swap them out all the time, especially since processor technology long ago reached a "good enough" point for many people. Most modern programs can run just fine on PCs that are six or seven years old—or even older!—and the push to move many services to the cloud is only making older PCs less of a drag on productivity.

Upgrades like installing RAM or increasing hard drive capacity are great ways to help improve performance right away, but there are simpler ways to help extend the useful life of your PC. Keeping your system physically clean, following some basic preventive measures, and exercising common sense in daily use can add years of life to your PC.

Keep it sparkling

Unless you're working in a clean room, virtually every PC becomes filthy with dust, dirt, hairballs, and other unfriendly goop given enough time.

Read the entire article 7 Easy Tips to Extend Your PC's Lifespan on PC World.