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StudioPro™ Hardware Maintenance Recommendations
To help maintain the reliability, security, and performance of StudioPro™ hardware, the following maintenance practices are recommended.
1. System Restart
* Restart StudioPro units regularly.
* A **weekly restart** is recommended and should ideally align with planned Windows updates.
2. Software and Driver Updates
* Install official QuickLink updates as they become available.
* Only use software and updates from approved QuickLink sources.
* Keep Windows and approved hardware drivers up to date.
* Avoid carrying out major updates immediately before critical productions.
3. Third-Party Software
* Installation of third-party applications is not supported unless approved by QuickLink.
* Any third-party software is installed at the operator’s own risk and may affect system performance or stability.
4. Antivirus and Security Software
* Antivirus or endpoint-security software may be installed at the operator’s discretion.
* Compatibility and performance cannot be guaranteed.
* Check system performance after installing or changing security software.
5. Hardware Lifecycle
* Hardware exceeding **five (5) years of service** should be reviewed for replacement.
* Consider reliability, performance, operating-system support and availability of replacement components.
6. Physical Environment
* Ensure adequate ventilation and airflow.
* Keep vents, fans and filters free from dust.
* Operate equipment in a clean, temperature-controlled environment.
7. Power and Cabling
* Inspect power supplies, network, video and audio cabling regularly.
* Replace damaged or unreliable cables.
* A suitable UPS is recommended for critical installations.
8. Storage and Backups
* Maintain sufficient free disk space, especially on recording drives.
* Regularly archive or remove recordings that are no longer required.
* Back up important StudioPro configurations before major updates or system changes.
9. Security
* Use strong, unique passwords.
* Restrict administrative access to authorised personnel.
* Keep Windows security updates current.
* Remove unused accounts and unnecessary remote-access software.
10. Monitoring
* Review system logs for recurring errors or unexpected shutdowns.
* Monitor CPU, GPU, disk usage and operating temperatures where appropriate.
* Investigate repeated warnings or changes in normal system performance.
11. Pre-Production Checks
* Before important productions, confirm inputs, outputs, audio, networking and recording storage are operating correctly.
* Avoid unnecessary software, driver or configuration changes immediately before going live.
Regular preventative maintenance, controlled updates and good environmental conditions will help maximise the reliability and operational life of StudioPro™ systems.