Top 13 Tips On Laptop Maintenance
8. Don’t keep it on for a long time
Even if you have to do 10 presentations in a week you should never keep your laptop running for more than 8 hours. Keeping it on for such a long period of time will only overheat it. It will also get slow if you don’t shut it down after some time. If you want to increase the longevity of your laptop, then shut it down when not required.
9. Always have a firewall
Some systems come with a built-in firewall. If your laptop has one, great. But if not, then you must download/buy one to protect your system from crashing. A firewall is especially important if you have an Internet connection or even network enabled laptop.
10. Get it professionally cleaned
Your laptop needs servicing at least once a year. Some of you might be going to the doctor for a yearly checkup even if you are feeling hale and hearty. In the same way, your laptop also needs to be dealt with by its own technician every once in a while. You never know how your laptop is faring from inside.
11. Keep it on flat surface
Always keeping your laptop on a flat surface is also helpful as it prevents any sort of damage to your laptop. Even if you keep it on the bed, dust particles and fibers are sucked in by the fan which may your laptop’s bottom hot. You should try and look for a flat surface like a table or desk and then carefully place your laptop on it.
12. Clean it regularly
This is the most basic and simple method to take care of your laptop. Use a toothbrush to clean the fan grills, dust your keyboard and screen lightly with a cloth or duster. This will also avoid simpler problems that are caused due to neglect.
13. Use a cooling pad
Laptop cooling pads are available. Buy and use one. It will help to prevent your laptop from overheating.
It always pays off when you take care of your laptop. We hope these tips will help you to keep your laptop running for a longer period of time.
