{"id":1384,"date":"2014-05-16T04:43:43","date_gmt":"2014-05-16T08:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mirekusoft.com\/?p=1384"},"modified":"2021-09-24T07:51:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T07:51:00","slug":"how-often-should-you-clean-your-hard-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mirekusoft.com\/how-often-should-you-clean-your-hard-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Clean Your Hard Drive?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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We see our dentist twice a year to have our teeth cleaned, but how about your hard drive; how often do you have it cleaned? Should you even bother cleaning it?<\/p>\n

Hard Drive 101<\/h3>\n

Before we even delve into cleaning hard drives, let us first clarify what it is?<\/p>\n

A hard drive, also known as hard disk drive or simply hard disk, is a magnetic disc that stores computer data. It is a\u00a0primary component of a computer system which greatly influences the speed and performance of your computer.<\/p>\n

What happens if I don’t clean my hard drive?<\/h3>\n

Not cleaning your hard drive is one of the worst things you can do to your computer as it could result to the following issues:<\/p>\n