P ERIODIC T ASK C HECKLIST Print this page and hang it in a conspicuous place to remind you which tasks you should do when. You might also consider adding daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly reminders to your favorite calendar application. Daily Tasks · Back up changed files. · Download (but don't install) software updates. Weekly Tasks · Clean up your Desktop. · Back up everything. · Rotate backups offsite. · Use Software Update to install Apple software updates. · Check for third-party software updates. · Reboot if performance seems slow. · Consider clearing certain caches. Monthly Tasks · Empty your Trash. · Use Disk Utility's Repair Disk feature. · Clean your screen. · Clean your mouse or trackball. · Exercise your notebook's battery. · Check for Take Control updates. Yearly Tasks · De-dust your Mac. · Clean your keyboard. · Clean your iSight. · Make archival backups to DVD. · Remove unneeded files. · Change your passwords. Page 81