Hands-On IT – 9 Essential Spring Cleaning Tips for IT Pros, E17

Spring is in the air, and it’s time to give your IT environment the deep clean it deserves! In this episode of Hands-On IT, host Landon Miles shares nine essential spring cleaning tips to help IT pros declutter, optimize, and future-proof their systems. From cleaning workspaces and dusting off hardware to reviewing patch policies, auditing backups, and addressing tech debt, Landon walks you through practical steps that will boost efficiency, enhance security, and set you up for a smoother year ahead. 

Tune in and learn how a little proactive maintenance today can save you countless hours of reactive troubleshooting tomorrow!

1. Clean Your Desk and Workspace
2. Dust Off Your Hardware and Check for Wear
3. Untangle and Manage Cables
4. Review Patch Policies
5. Purge Old Accounts and Review Software Contracts
6. Declutter Local Systems and Storage
7. Audit and Test Your Backups
8. Review Digital and Hardware Tech Debt
9. Update Your Documentation and Refresh Policies