Start the Week Right: 5 Small Tech Habits That Keep You Productive and Secure

Mondays can be busy enough, especially in finance and professional services. A few small tech habits can make the whole week easier, keeping your systems secure and your day running smoothly.

Here are five quick routines we recommend to our London clients:

1. Restart your computer. It clears memory, installs updates, and fixes small issues before they become bigger problems.

2. Empty your downloads folder. It’s an easy way to free up space and reduce the risk of keeping outdated or sensitive files.

3. Run updates early. Don’t hit “remind me later.” Security patches close vulnerabilities quietly in the background.

4. Save to the cloud, not the desktop. It keeps files backed up, accessible from anywhere, and easier to share with colleagues.

5. Set one small tech goal for the week. Learn a new shortcut, tidy your shared drive, or review your password manager.

At Maple, we help businesses across London stay secure and productive not just by fixing issues, but by building better habits. A few minutes on Monday can save hours later in the week.