introduction
As a programmer, maintaining your own computer is very important. A well-maintained computer improves productivity and programming experience. This blog will introduce some basic skills for maintaining your computer, including software updates, virus protection, file organization and backup, etc.
1. Software updates
Regularly updating your operating system and software is key to maintaining your computer's security and performance. Here are some common software update steps:
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Operating system updates: Ensure timely installation of operating system updates and security vulnerability fixes to improve system stability and security.
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Application updates: Regularly check and update installed applications, especially commonly used software such as browsers, document editors, and development tools, to obtain the latest features and fix bugs.
2. Virus protection
2.1. Too many advertising pop-ups
In fact, I personally feel that computers are generally not infected by viruses, but there are too many pop-up windows. We can use Tinder Security to protect the computer.
Block all spam ads
2.2. System crash-reinstall the system
We can make our own PE drive letter and make a system U disk
Insert the U disk that needs to be made into a system U disk, select the device, and click Make (Note: When reinstalling the system, we need to put the corresponding image in the system U disk)
2.3. Driver installation
method one
Determine the driver you need to install: First, determine which device driver you need to install, such as a graphics card, sound card, network card, etc.
Get the drivers: Go to the device manufacturer's official website or the relevant hardware vendor's support page and look in their downloads area for the latest drivers for your operating system version and hardware model. Make sure the download is from an official or trusted source to avoid malware infection.
Execute the driver installer: After the download is complete, run the driver installer. This is usually an executable file (.exe, .msi, etc.), double-click to open it and follow the instructions of the installation wizard to install. During the installation process, you may be asked to accept the license agreement, select an installation location, etc.
Restart the computer: After the driver installation is completed, it is generally recommended to restart the computer for the driver to take effect. Please make sure to save and close any work in progress before restarting your computer.
Verify driver installation: After restarting the computer, you can verify whether the driver is successfully installed by the following methods:
Check Device Manager (in Windows, by pressing the Win +
Test the functions of related hardware devices, such as printers, cameras, sound output, etc.
If you cannot obtain the driver from the official website for some reasons, you can also try to use driver update tools, such as Driver Booster, Snappy Driver Installer, etc. They can help automatically scan and install the latest drivers.
Method 2
Directly search on Baidu to find a driver software
3. File organization
Good file organization is crucial for programmers. Here are some suggestions:
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Name files and folders appropriately: Use meaningful names to describe the contents of files and folders to make them easier to find and manage.
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Establish a clear file directory structure: Create an appropriate folder hierarchy and categorize by project, type, or date to avoid having files scattered across your desktop or downloads folder.
4. Data backup
Programmer data backup is very important to prevent data loss and protect important code and project files. Here are some data backup strategies commonly used by programmers:
Version Control System (VCS): Use a version control system such as Git to manage code. By regularly submitting code to the version control system and pushing it to the remote repository, you can preserve the history of the code and prevent accidental loss.
Cloud storage service: Use cloud storage services, such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc., to back up important files and projects to the cloud. This keeps data secure and accessible while making it easy to share files with team members.
Regular local backups: Regularly back up important files, databases, and configuration files to an external hard drive, network storage device, or another computer. You can use professional backup tools or write scripts to automate the backup process.
Write a simple backup script in Python
import shutil
import os
import datetime
def backup(source_dir, target_dir):
# 创建备份目标文件夹
backup_dir = os.path.join(target_dir, 'backup_' + datetime.datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M%S'))
os.makedirs(backup_dir)
# 复制源文件夹中的所有文件到备份目标文件夹
shutil.copytree(source_dir, backup_dir)
print("备份完成！")
# 指定源文件夹和目标文件夹
source_dir = '/path/to/source'
target_dir = '/path/to/backup'
# 执行备份
backup(source_dir, target_dir)
Incremental backup: If the amount of data is large, incremental backup can be used to back up only modified or newly added files. This reduces the time and space required for backup and increases backup efficiency.
Test data recovery: Regularly test the data recovery process to ensure the availability of backups. This can help identify potential problems and promptly fix errors during backup or recovery.
No matter which backup strategy you choose, remember to back up regularly and test the recovery process. Additionally, it's a good idea to store backups in separate locations to prevent data loss due to fire, theft, or other disasters. Keeping backups updated and secure is an important principle for programmers to back up their data.
in conclusion
Maintaining your own computer is an important task for programmers. By regularly updating software, taking virus protection measures, optimizing file organization, and backing up important data, programmers can increase productivity and keep their data safe. Developing good maintenance habits will keep your computer in top condition and provide a better programming experience.