Spring is the perfect time to freshen up our homes and give our digital lives a good cleaning. As we spend more and more time online, it’s essential to take care of our digital assets, just like we would with any other cherished possession.

Here are a few digital spring cleaning steps you can take to get your digital life neat and tidy: 

1. Update passwords. Most people reuse the same passwords across different accounts, making it easy for hackers to access sensitive information. To avoid this, consider using a password manager and creating new, strong, unique passwords for each account.
2. Backup and purge your devices. Backing up your data ensures you keep valuable information in case of a device failure. Purging your devices of unnecessary files, apps, and photos can also free up space and increase your device’s speed and performance.
3. Get backup codes for all your 2-factor-enabled accounts. Two-factor authentication is a great way to secure your accounts, but it can be frustrating if you lose your phone or can’t access your authenticator app. To avoid being locked out of your accounts, generate backup codes for all your 2-factor-enabled accounts. You can usually find these codes in your account’s security settings, and they’re essential to have in an emergency.
4. Achieve inbox zero! Set up filters to automatically sort your emails into different folders based on sender, subject, or keywords. This way, you can prioritize important emails and deal with the rest later. Another way to declutter your inbox is to unsubscribe from old newsletters and promotional emails that you no longer find relevant or useful.
5. Tidy up your server. If you own a website, spring cleaning your server can help improve its speed and performance. Consider deleting old and unnecessary files, optimizing your database, and updating your software to keep your site running smoothly.

As we welcome the new season, take some time to clean up your digital life. A little digital spring cleaning can go a long way toward improving your digital well-being and ensuring that your online presence is safe and secure. Happy Spring Cleaning!