Top 10 Simple PC Maintaining Tips for PC Users

The Computer System is one of the best gadgets and the most popular in the world anyone should have. In many cases it is a 'must have' gadget in a house, but in recent times proves to be a device many enterprises can do without. It not only make work easier, it also makes it faster, and in some cases makes work fun. 

                But when we don't maintain the Computer System, it breaks down or even give us the opposite of what we expect from it. 

Below are the best PC Maintaining Tips for a better Computer Life:

1. Keep liquids away from your laptop. 

As tempting as it might be to drink coffee, soda, water or any other liquid near your laptop, accidents can happen all too easily. Alternatively, use a cup with a cover on it, so even if it does spill, the liquid doesn't go anywhere. Spilled liquids may damage the internal microelectronic components or cause electrical damage. Short circuits can corrupt data or even permanently destroy some parts of the laptop. The solution is very simple: Keep your drinks away from your computer. Even if you are careful, someone else might spill your drink.

     2.  Having antivirus software available is the best defence against a virus. 

Even if you know what you download, it could still contain a virus. If you choose not to have antivirus software you run the risk of a circuit error or software problem in your system. The virus may also slow down the system operations and performance.

      3. Keep food away from your laptop.

            Don't eat over your laptop, the crumbs can fall between the keys and provide an invitation to small bugs or damage the circuitry. Worse yet, the laptop will look dirty if there are crumbs on it.

      4.  Do not use your computer in a room where animals are. 

                    Their fur and hair can get into the internal workings and damage them. Also larger animals (e.g dogs) can accidentally damage them by knocking them off their support by brushing past, wagging tail, tripping over leads etc.

     5.  Ideally keep the computer in a clean and dust free room. 

                     Keeping the Computer in a dusty environment can cause small bugs through dust around to affect the keys, and even the hardware part of the PC itself.

     6.  Always have clean hands when using your laptop. 

                  Clean hands make it easier to use your laptop touchpad and there will be less risk of leaving dirt and other stains on the computer. In addition, if you clean your hands before you use the laptop, you will reduce wear and tear on the coating caused by contact with sweat and small particles that can act upon the laptop's exterior.

     7.  Protect the LCD display monitor. 

                When you shut your laptop, make sure there are no small items, such as a pencil or small ear-phones, on the keyboard. These can damage the display screen if the laptop is shut on them; the screen will scratch if the item is rough. Close the lid gently and holding it in the middle. Closing the lid using only one side causes pressure on that hinge, and over time can cause it to bend and snap.

   8.  Hold and lift the computer by its base, not by its LCD display (the screen). 

              If you lift it by the screen alone, you could damage the display or the hinges attaching the display to the base. The display is also easily scratched or damaged by direct pressure – take care not to place pressure on it.

  9.  Don't pull on the power cord. 

            Tugging your power cord out from the power socket rather than pulling directly on the plug can cause the cord to break off from the plug or damage the power socket. Also, if the power cord is near your feet, avoid kicking it accidentally; in fact, it is best to refrain from bumping into the plug at all because you could loosen it and eventually break it.

 10.  Be careful not to roll your chair over the computer cord. 

           Stick the cord onto your desk with tape.