Following a recommended maintenance schedule for your iMac will help you avoid problems and keep your computer running smoothly. Use this iMac maintenance guide as a handy reminder.
| Task | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Check for updates within System Preferences | Automatic setting (Software Update pane in System Preferences) |
| Back up with Time Machine | Automatic |
| Defragment (using Prosoft Engineering Drive Genius 5) | Once a month |
| Delete unnecessary user accounts | As necessary (Users & Groups pane in System Preferences) |
| Scan for viruses (using VirusBarrier Scanner from Intego) | Automatic |
| Check all volumes for errors (using Disk Utility) | Once a week |
| Check for the latest drivers for your external hardware | Once a month (or after adding new hardware) |
| Delete temporary Internet cache files and old system logs (using the Mojave Manage Storage feature) | Once a week |
