4 IDEAS TO HELP MAKE YOUR COMPUTER LAST LONGER

The cost of a computer and laptop is no joke. It is a major investment which is a necessity in today’s technologically-advanced world. However, even if it is expensive, it is not infallible or immune to breakdowns. Like any other piece of equipment, a computer needs proper maintenance and care for it to last longer.

Here are 4 ways you can prolong the life of your unit.

Keep it Covered and Clean

Dust and dirt are your worst nightmare. One of the best ways to keep your computer running over the long term is to keep it clean. Dust and pet hair can gum up the gears and cause issues in functioning. Remember to clean your computer and keep it covered when not in use to prevent dust and dirt from getting into the inner components. Use canned air to remove debris, especially from fans. If fans get clogged with too much dirt, they can slow down and not remove the heat from the computer, causing a melt down much earlier. Clean your screen with screen cleaner, never window cleaner, as the ammonia will dull the screen. Also, don’t eat food or place drinks next to your computer for the same reasons. One accident can have serious consequences.

Keep it Cool

Heat also causes many issues. Your CPU and graphics card can get so hot, they can cook. The computer generates heat when it’s running. When you combine that with ambient room temperature, your computer works harder and slows down. Try to put your computer in a clean room that stays cool and out of the sun. Provide proper air flow and don’t place anything in front of the fans on your PC. Again, clean your CPU fans to ensure they run smoothly and move heat out of the computer. You can also add extra fans to your PC or use a cooling stand for your laptop.

Protect your computer against viruses and malware

Make sure you are always protected from virus and other threats by using an Antivirus solution on your computer. We suggest you use an external Anti-Malware solution while using Anti-Virus too. Sometimes Anti-Virus software itself could not detect some Key-Loggers, Worms, Dialers, Hijackers and sort of threats. May be you may not feel any performance changes or see suspicious activity, but some threats still may sending your sensitive data to external users over Internet and end up your computer being infected and may delete your data too. So use an Anti-Malware solution, scan periodically and whenever you suspect something is on.

Clean your computer’s fan with dust remover

Dust is like putting a sweater on your electronics – not good!! and don’t put your computer inside a cabinet or anything like that because you are just creating an oven in which your computer recycles the same air and gets it hotter every time.