First year BBA and MBA 2009 students of Times Business School recently received their laptops. They were simply thrilled to receive them. Now they are eager to give their presentations which would be happening very soon.
Since most students may not be aware of how to maintain their laptops, I will give some tips for them and others who are new laptop owners. The following are some things to do or not to do so that proper care is taken of your laptop:
Avoid over heating – You should keep your laptop ventilated; if your processor is constantly exposed to high level applications it will become extremely hot. You must never block the fan. Also you should constantly check if the fan is working properly as it may lead to overheating. There may be only one exit on your laptop for hot air to exit. You must make sure that this exit is not blocked.
Always lock your notebook - This might sound unnecessary but locking your laptop will keep anyone around you from looking at what you are working on and ensure that anything private stays that way. To lock your laptop easily all you have to do is just press the Windows Key + L at the same time and it will lock your laptop. To unlock your laptop simply press Ctrl + Atl + Del and then enter your password and you will be returned back to exactly where you were previously.
Use the screen with care – The screen very easily gets smudged. Try hard not to touch it with your fingers. Sooner or later finger prints may come on the screen, these should be wiped with a soft and dry cloth. Also remember not to leave any papers, pens, etc when closing the laptop as this could permanently damage your laptop.
Keep your laptop clean– Oily foods can get into the surface of the laptop and corrode it slowly. If any soft drink accidentally falls on your laptop this could lead to permanent damage. Also you should always keep your laptop dust free.
Clean your hard drive – It important to keep the contents on the inside of your computer safe. You must run routine virus and spyware checks from time to time to ensure that your computer has not been slowed down or affected by a virus. Always make sure to turn your firewall on, and that you’re careful about which websites you visit and from where you accept files form.
Safely storing your laptop - While the great laptop bags that are sold are wonderful for transporting your laptop it is very important that you turn your laptop off before you actually put it into the bag. If you do not power it down you could melt your laptop or potentially catch it on fire.
Don’t use the floor - There is never any reason to leave your laptop on the floor even for a brief moment. While it might seem like a good place only for a moment, it can create problems if you have a pet that decides to use the computer as a chew toy, or if someone accidentally steps on the laptop.
Use surge protectors – If you are living in an area with constant power surges by using surge protectors or stabilizers, you can adequately protect your computer from internal damage.
If you follow most of the above points you can definably enjoy your laptop experience and at the same time increase the life span of your laptop.
