Store your stuff in the cloud so you can access it anywhere and free up space on your machine. OneDrive integrates nicely with Windows.

Why reach for the mouse when you can navigate with a few keystrokes? Classics like Ctrl+C to copy and Alt+Tab to switch windows are game changers.

If you live in an area with unreliable power, consider an uninterruptible power supply. It’ll gracefully shut your PC down if the lights go out.

I can’t stress this enough. Keep copies of important data on an external drive or in the cloud. One day, you’ll be glad you did.

The latest versions of Windows (and Mac) keep a history of everything you copy. Just press Win+V to see it.

I know I sound like a broken record, but seriously. Update. Your. Software. Automatically if possible.

Every few months, clear out old files and organize the rest into folders. Future you will thank past you.

Hard drives can develop bad sectors over time. Use tools like CHKDSK and Disk Utility to find and fix errors.

Canned air is your friend. Spray out your PC’s vents and fans every few months to prevent overheating.

A crash so bad, Windows can’t recover. Note the error message and look it up later. Then take a deep breath and reboot.